Description

Sleek and efficient, the different versions of the b.note 40 expand the “Made in France” b.note range designed for blind users, which is already generating a lot of buzz.

Description

The b.note 40 are easy-to-use braille displays available in several versions.
No need to move your hands to find the advance or back buttons — the two-position routing cursors on the b.note make reading easier.

A protective bumper safeguards the b.note, and a zippered carrying case is included.

Available in multiple versions to better suit your needs:

  • b.note standard: 40 cells, USB and Bluetooth connection, document reader (docx, odt, pdf, epub, xlsx, txt), Perkins keyboard.
  • b.note basic: 40 cells, USB connection, Perkins keyboard.
  • b.note light: 40 cells, USB and Bluetooth connection, document reader (docx, odt, pdf, epub, xlsx, txt), no Perkins keyboard.
  • b.note basic/light: 40 cells, USB connection, no Perkins keyboard.

New design for a flawless display

Thanks to its various USB and Bluetooth ports, the b.note 40 helps you control your PC, tablet or smartphone and browse your apps. The Bluetooth function also enables file transfer and reading (DOCX, ODT, PDF) with Android devices and vice versa. Its carefully crafted ergonomics offer optimal reading and web browsing conditions, compatible with all screen readers. Moreover, its sleek and modern design, combined with durable materials, ensures unmatched longevity.

Key features

  • Compatible with all screen readers.
  • File download support for DOCX, ODT, and PDF.
  • Advance/back display navigation with routing cursor.

Boost your speed and efficiency — with or without your fingers

As with the braille keyboard version, the built-in headphone jack lets you rest your fingers and enjoy speech output.

To simplify navigation, the two-position routing cursors help you move backward or forward across the display. Customizable navigation keys for left- and right-handed users remain available.

usb-c Braille keyboard usb Bluetooth/wifi internal functions
40 standard yes yes yes yes yes
40 light yes no yes yes yes
40 basic yes yes no no no
40 basic/light yes no no no no

Features

Technical Specifications

  • Display: 40 braille cells / 40 routing cursors (only on standard and basic versions)
  • Braille cells: 8-dot per cell
  • Braille keyboard: 10 keys
  • Keypads: 2 sets of 4 keys
  • Processors: STM32L1 / ARM Cortex-A53, quad core, 1.4GHz
  • RAM: 512MB LPDDR2 (900MHz)
  • SD Card: 64GB (not included in basic and basic/light versions)
  • Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11ac dual band (not available on basic and basic/light)
  • Bluetooth: 4.2 LS BLE (not available on basic and basic/light)
  • Audio out: 3.5mm jack (not available on basic)
  • Battery: 3.7V 6000mAh (22.2 W)
  • Fast charging: via USB-C power adapter (Universal PD 2.0 protocol)
  • Charging time: 30% in 25 min., 80% in 1h30
  • Battery life: over 14 hours
  • Dimensions: 365 mm (40 cells) x 105 mm x 27 mm
  • Weight: 600 g
  • Included accessories: protective case, power supply block, USB-C/USB-C cable, USB/USB-C cable

Available Languages

French, English, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Slovenian, Czech, Hebrew

Internal Functions of b.note (except basic and basic/light)

  • File manager with Bluetooth transfer
  • Document support: .odt, .docx, .pdf, .brf, .txt, .epub
  • Text reading: via speech synthesis or contracted braille
  • Editing tools: cut / copy / paste, undo / redo
  • Bookmarks
  • Audio player: mp3, wma…
  • Podcast and web radio player
  • Agenda
  • EOLE library reader
  • Direct Wikipedia access
  • Braille learning mode: reading and input of words or calculations
  • Games: Minesweeper, Mastermind

Compatibility

  • Bluetooth connection: up to 4 devices (not available on basic and basic/light)
  • Screen readers: JAWS & NVDA
  • File formats: DOCX, ODT, PDF, TXT & MBE (except basic and basic/light)

Options

  • Educational software: esysuite
  • Extended warranty

Warranty

2 years

Add-ons and downloads

Guides, manuals and software