Meet Elba

[Janina Sajka]

The following is taken from:

	http://www.sighted.com/elba2002.html

                                                            BRAILLEX ELBA with braille keyboard

                                                            Also available with QWERTY keyboard.
                                                             Braillex ELBA with Qwerty keyboard

   A Braille notetaker that works 
     * Full Internet and e-mail access
     * Superior hardware with extra-large memory
     * Rock-solid Linux-based software
     * Ease of use
     * Truly ergonomic Braille keyboard and patented Easy Access Bar

   Global access and connectivity
   the easy way
     * The  BRAILLEX  EL  Braille  Assistant  is  a universal communications tool and a state-of-the-art Braille display for other computers, the Braille
       Assistant  is  the  most versatile portable Braille device around. Send and receive e-mail or surf the web, make notes or organize your day, share
       information with other devices or access your Windows based PC. BRAILLEX Braille Assistant offers this with quality refreshable Braille and easily
       understood speech in many different languages.

   Full Internet and e-mail access
     * With the BRAILLEX Braille Assistant, you don't need a computer to send or receive messages or to surf the web. The built-in modem and friendly yet
       powerful software make sure that you will be connected.

   Superior hardware with extra-large memory
     * BRAILLEX Braille Assistant features a state-of-the-art CPU designed for portable use with plenty of computing power and advanced power management.
       The 16 MB of non-volatile flash memory and 32 MB RAM can store thousands of documents.

   Rock-solid Linux-based software
     * BRAILLEX  Braille  Assistant  is  based  on  the  Linux  operating  system. Most users will never "see" the operating system, they will still take
       advantage  of  its  advanced  networking  capability  and its rock-solid applications. BRAILLEX Braille Assistant comes with a set of applications
       including a word processor, e-mail, Internet browser, day-planner, address book, scientific calculator, etc.

   Ease of use 
     * Users  of  all  levels will find the menu-driven control center easy to learn and navigate. Those familiar with Windows commands will find most of
       the  shortcut  keys they are used to. Text can be entered in either grade 1 or 2 Braille, translation and reverse translation are available at any
       time.

   Ergonomic keyboards
   and patented Easy Access Bar 
     * BRAILLEX  Braille  Assistant  is available with either a Braille or a QUERTY type keyboard. The mechanics of the Braille keyboard were inspired by
       the technology used for piano keyboards. You will feel the difference when it comes to writing long texts and you will hear the difference when it
       comes to taking notes. Another highlight of the Braille Assistant is the patented Easy Access Bar, a long key situated on the front of the device.
       This  joystick-like  control  moves  the display up, down, back and forth in a very fast and intuitive way. You issue commands without ever taking
       your hands off the Braille display. In the control center, the Easy Access Bar offers fast and easy navigation through the menus.

   Complete Productivity Suite
     * BRAILLEX Braille Assistant comes with a complete selection of productivity tools: From the control center, choose between the word processor, File
       Manager,  Email, Internet browser, scientific calculator, spreadsheet, data base, day-planner, address book, MP3 player. Easy file transfer to and
       from  a PC is a must. BRAILLEX Braille Assistant can also do file conversion (read and write Word files) and keep your data files updated with its
       automatic synchronization utility. Since Linux is a multi-tasking operating system, you may have several applications running at once. For example
       listen to music with the MP3 player while you work.

   Braille Access to Windows based computers 
     * Connect  your BRAILLEX Braille Assistant to your computer, run a screen reader like Jaws, Hal/Supernova, Window Eyes, etc., and you have a Braille
       terminal to your computer an award-winning refreshable Braille display and if you want, a Braille keyboard.

   All in one 
     * BRAILLEX Braille Assistant, combines all of your communications and Braille requirements into one compact and easy to use device.

                                                                   Specifications subject
                                                                 to change without notice 

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				Janina Sajka, Director
				Technology Research and Development
				Governmental Relations Group
				American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

Email: janina at afb.net		Phone: (202) 408-8175

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