BrailleNote Evolve 20 Cell KeySoft & Windows Braille Computer

HumanwareSKU: 106471

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Sale price$5,199.00

Description

  • 20-cell refreshable braille display with cursor routing keys — each cell has its own routing key, making it easy to move directly to a specific word or character while reading
  • KeySoft interface built on Windows 11 Pro — users can work in a structured braille environment and open full Windows applications from the same device
  • Compatible with JAWS and NVDA — both screen readers are supported out of the box, so users can stay with whichever they already know
  • KeySoft add-ins for Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint — Microsoft 365 documents open in a braille-optimized way without needing additional configuration
  • Perkins-style keyboard with six modifier keys — the familiar 8-dot layout suits users who learned braille on a traditional keyboard, and modifier keys can be customized through a third-party application
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 — connects to modern networks and pairs with accessories or mobile devices across classroom and office settings
  • Braille Display: 20 refreshable cells with cursor-routing keys above each cell
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (fully licensed) with KeySoft interface
  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 (10-core)
  • RAM: 32 GB (LPDDR5x)
  • Storage: 512 GB internal
  • Screen Readers: NVDA built in; 6 months JAWS trial included
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5
  • Ports: 2× USB-C Thunderbolt (charging and video out), USB-A 3.2, HDMI, 3.5mm jack
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, stereo microphones, volume controls
  • Battery: 5 hours continuous use
  • Dimensions: 243 × 175 × 20 mm (9.57 × 6.89 × 0.79 in)
  • Weight: 990 g (2.18 lbs)
  • Languages: English, French, Arabic, Dutch, Spanish, German
  • Other: NFC, vibration motor, Kensington lock, action button (voice recording/dictate)
  • Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty; up to 3 additional years available

- BrailleNote Evolve 20
- Carrying case
- 2-part power supply
- Modifier stickers
- Command summary (print and braille)
- Getting started guide (print and braille)
- 6-month JAWS trial

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Read, Write, and Collaborate with the BrailleNote Evolve 20

A student can start the day in KeyBRF drafting an essay, open it directly in Word using a KeySoft add-in, and submit it without touching a second device. That same session could include checking email in Outlook, reviewing a spreadsheet, or attending a virtual meeting — all through the same KeySoft and Windows 11 environment. The Evolve 20's HDMI output also lets users connect to an external monitor when working at a desk, extending how the device fits into fixed workspaces.

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A Braille-First Device Built to Last

  • Carrying case included — the Evolve 20 ships with a case, keeping the device protected during commutes between home, school, and office
  • Action button for voice recording and dictation — allows quick hands-free input without opening a separate application
  • Victor Reader built in — accessible media playback is available on the device without additional software
  • KeyMath editor included — math notation can be written and read in braille directly, useful in academic and technical settings
  • Print and braille getting started guides included — setup materials are accessible to both the user and any sighted support staff helping with initial configuration

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