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1、 Note that prices listed are subject to change. Please contact the manufacturer or dealer for the latest pricing information.We plan to update our Web-site version of this Technology Resource List from time to time as new information becomes available. The print and Braille editions will be updated

2、annually. We should say a few words about our International Braille and Technology Center （IBTC） for the Blind. The IBTC was established by the National Federation of the Blind in 1990 as a demonstration center for computer technology used by the blind in the United States. It provides free tours, h

3、ands-on demonstrations and comparisons, evaluations, and consultations by telephone, letter, and electronic mail. You can contact the IBTC by calling 410-659-9314, choosing option 5 and leaving a message. Please contact us for an appointment. We welcome all visitors during regular office hours.The N

4、ational Federation of the Blind offers resources via Internet. Simply point your browser to http:/www.nfbnet.org/ and avail yourself of the rich variety of mailing lists, files, and other services available.As a general resource on blindness, we encourage you to peruse the Web site of the National F

5、ederation of the Blind:http:/www.nfb.org/. This sites depth and breadth of information has been of tremendous value to blind people throughout the world.For more news about access technology, you can visit the Access Technology Blog and the Access Technology Tips . BRAILLE NOTE TAKERSBraille notetak

6、ers are mobile information management systems, and these devices use either a Braille or QWERTY keyboard for input and voice and/or refreshable Braille for output. Notetakers can be connected to other storage media such as floppy disc drives, compact flash cards, USB memory sticks, and SD （secure di

7、gital） cards to expand onboard memory storage capacity. They can be connected to desktop or laptop computers so that information can be transferred between devices. Braille Plus: This handheld, personal digital assistant boasts an 80GB hard drive, wireless Internet, Bluetooth, stereo speakers, a bui

8、lt-in microphone, and a Mini Secure Digital storage slot. By using the telephone-style interface, the user can access an address book, music, digital books （including those from Audible, Bookshare.org, NFB Newsline and the National Library Service for the Blind）, a word processor, a calculator, a st

9、opwatch, the Internet, RSS feeds and podcasts, and more. The Braille Plus includes a set of Perkins-style Braille input keys for rapid text entry. American Printing House for the Blind. Price: $1,395.BrailleNote mPower: The BrailleNote mPower includes media player, 128 MB of internal memory, Compact

10、 Flash and SD card reader, USB ports, and built-in Bluetooth capability. It can be purchased with either an 18- or 32-cell Braille display with either a QWERTY or Braille keyboard. Both battery-powered （about 20 hours）, notetakers use either Braille or a QWERTY keyboard with a refreshable Braille di

11、splay and speech output. Both devices run the Windows CE operating system and provide numerous functions such as a word processor, scientific calculator, appointment planner, address list, Internet access, and the ability to use POP3 e-mail. These machines also feature an optional internal modem, a

12、PCMCIA slot, a serial port, a parallel port, a Compact Flash slot, and an infrared port as well as an optional SuperDisk drive and optional GPS system. Both can function as an external speech synthesizer or a refreshable Braille display when connected to a computer running appropriate screen access

13、software. HumanWare. Price （either keyboard）: 18 cells, $4,395 and 32 cells, $6,195.BrailleNote PK: The BrailleNote PK functions as a mobile information system for blind users that gives one the user interface of the Keysoft system common to the BrailleNote family, and the convenience and portabilit

14、y of a PDA. Weighing under one pound, it ships with an 18-cell Braille display plus speech, a media player, and wireless Internet browsing capability, and can connect to other devices via Bluetooth or wireless access. It can be used to synchronize files, e-mails, contacts, and calendar with the PC.

15、HumanWare. Price: $4,995.Braillex ELba: This is a Braille notetaker with 32 cells and QWERTY or Braille keyboards. This model has the Easy Access Bar for navigation without removing hands from the Braille display. The standard package comes with modem, network card, serial and parallel interface, US

16、B port, and PCMCIA slot. It can be operated on internal batteries or AC power. It is menu-driven and has quick key commands for easy entry. A unique feature is that the software is Linux based. Applications such as the Lynx Web browser and an e-mail program called Pine are included in the system. Ma

17、nufactured by Papenmeier. Price: $4,795.Braille Sense Plus: The newest edition to the Braille Sense line, this Notetaker is based on Windows CE technology. Hardware includes a 32-cell Braille display, Compact Flash, a 4GB hard drive （enough to store the entire SenseNav map database） USB, Ethernet, p

18、arallel, serial, and infrared ports. There is a built-in small LCD display that shows what is being written on the device. Software includes file management, word processor, scheduler, e-mail, media player, digital audio recorder, Internet browser, DAISY player, and scientific calculator. The Braill

19、e Sense has a removable battery pack and does not require the return of the product for battery replacement. Manufactured by HIMS of Korea and distributed and supported in the U.S. by GW Micro, Inc. Price: $5,995.EasyLink Pocket PC: This device uses an off-the-shelf Portable Data Assistant with opti

20、onal Bluetooth Braille or QWERTY keyboard. Features include document editing with easy word and a basic calculator. The user can synchronize with a laptop or desktop computer to read e-mail, and to manage calendar and contacts. Using the DECTalk software synthesizer, one can customize voice and verb

21、osity settings. Manufactured by Optelec; distributed in the United States by VisionCue. Price without Braille display: $495; with Braille display: $1,995. Maestro: A portable data assistant, it uses a tactile membrane and speech output to allow the user to interact with the device. The user can inpu

22、t data using uncontracted or contracted Braille. Contracted Braille is translated seamlessly to uncontracted in all applications except for text notes. When using text notes, a translator is provided to translate from text to Braille, and Braille to text. Applications include the Victor DAISY player

23、, voice recorder, note-taking application, calendar and contacts, e-mail, and a Web browser. The Maestro can be synchronized with a PC computer. Optional accessories include infrared or Bluetooth Braille or QWERTY keyboard, and Trekker for a GPS solution. HumanWare. Price: Maestro, （without Braille

24、keyboard） $1,295; Maestro with Braille Keyboard, $1,695; Trekker Option （without Maestro Features） $1,695; Maestro Trekker Pro combination, （without Braille keyboard, $1,995; with Braille keyboard, $2,395.PAC Mate Omni: PAC Mate Omni: Two models are available as of this publication, the BX400 model

25、with a Braille-style keyboard and QX400 with a QWERTY-style keyboard. A 20-cell or 40-cell Braille display can be purchased with either unit or added later. This handheld computer provides access to everyday Windows-based desktop data and the Internet （if the user has an Internet service provider）.

26、It uses a modified version of JAWS for pocket PC. The base unit comes with a carrying case and an AC adapter. For an additional charge, modems are available, including a 56K modem or an Ethernet card modem. Office 2007 file types including Word 2007 and Excel 2007 are now supported. Users can read P

27、owerPoint presentations, but they cannot be edited. Both the BX400 Omni and QX400 Omni are now equipped with 128 MB of internal flash so no data is lost if the battery runs flat. The battery will last over 20 hours. Freedom Scientific. Price: for Models BX400 and QX400 without Braille display, $2,39

28、5. BX420, QX420 includes removable 20-cell Braille display, $3,795; BX440 or QX440 includes removable 40-cell Braille display, $5,595; 56K CF Modem card, $155.10; MPS Ethernet Card, $155. Optional applications include: FSTTY Deaf-Blind Solution, $1,200; StreetTalk GPS Solution, $599; FSReader for PA

29、C Mate, DAISY Reader solution, $79; ScanTalker bar code scanning application $550, including barcode scanner $985. Owners of existing PAC Mate units can upgrade to the Omni for $699 without maintenance agreements and less if the user has a hardware or software maintenance agreement.Level Star Icon:

30、This handheld personal digital assistant boasts an 80GB hard drive, wireless Internet, Bluetooth, stereo speakers, a built-in microphone, and a Mini Secure Digital storage slot. By using the telephone-style interface the user can access an address book, music, digital books （including those from Audible, Bookshare.org, NFB