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  1. Q: What is the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY?

    2. A: It is a notetaker for people who are not sighted.

  2. Q: What kind of keyboard does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have?

    3. A: It has a QWERTY style keyboard. It is also possible to connect a USB or Bluetooth keyboard to the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY.

  3. Q: How many keys are on the keyboard?

    4. A: It has 77 keys, 32 cursor routing keys, and 4 scroll keys.

  4. Q: How many Braille cells are on the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY?

    5. A: 32

  5. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY play MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, WMV, MPA, and PLS files?

    6. A: Yes

  6. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have a Daisy player to play audio books?

    7. A: Yes. The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY supports Daisy 3.0.

  7. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY use Window-Eyes?

    8. A: No. The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY is self voicing, using the Eloquence synthesizer.

  8. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have a rechargeable battery?

    9. A: Yes, it comes with a detachable lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

  9. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have an LCD display?

    10. A: No, the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY does not have an LCD display.

  10. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY be used as a Braille display for a computer?

    11. A: Yes, it can do this via the serial port AND the USB client port. So, if your computer has a USB port and not a serial port, you will still be able to use the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY as a Braille display for your computer. In order for Window-Eyes to work with the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY as a Braille display via the USB client port, you will need to install a file for Window-Eyes, which is available on our website at www.gwmicro.com/kb1043.

  11. Q: Can I install Winamp on the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY?

    12. A: No, you cannot install Winamp because you cannot install third-party applications, but there is no need to do so. The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY has its own built-in media player, which plays MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, WMV, MPA, WAX, M3U, and PLS files.

  12. Q: Can I synchronize the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY with Microsoft Outlook?

    13. A: Yes, you can synchronize your contacts and calendar between the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY and Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007.

  13. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY compress and decompress files using zip and unzip?

    14. A: Yes

  14. Q: What operating system does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY use?

    15. A: It is based on Windows CE.NET version 5.0

  15. Q: What is the size of the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY?

    16. A: 9.8" (width) by 5" (depth) by 1.5" (heigth)

  16. Q: How much does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY weigh?

    17. A: 2 lbs.

  17. Q: What processor does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY use?

    18. A: Intel X-Scale (PXA270)

  18. Q: How much flash memory does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have?

    19. A: 8 GB

  19. Q: How much RAM does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have?

    20. A: 128 MB

  20. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have a way to connect to a computer monitor?

    21. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY can connect to a computer monitor through the built-in VGA port. If you connect the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY to a computer monitor, sighted people will be able to see what you are typing.

  21. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have a built-in Ethernet card?

    22. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY has a 10/100 Base-T built-in Ethernet port.

  22. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY be connected to an ink printer or a Braille embosser?

    23. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY can be connected to an ink printer or Braille embosser via the parallel port or the USB port.

  23. Q: What type of ink printers does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY support?

    24. A: The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY works with HP printers (Level 3 PCL or higher).

  24. Q: Will the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY work with USB memory sticks (also called USB flash drives)?

    25. A: Yes, please contact GW Micro for prices on supported USB memory sticks.

  25. Q: Will the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY work with CF memory cards?

    26. A: Yes, please contact GW Micro for prices on supported CF memory cards

  26. Q: Is the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY capable of wireless Internet connectivity?

    27. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY can be connected to a wireless network using its built-in wireless capabilities. It can connect to a wireless network using 802.11b or 802.11g

  27. Q: What type wireless network security protocols does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY support?

    28. A: It supports WEP and WPA. WPA2 is coming soon. We recommend using WPA because it is more secure.

  28. Q: How many memory card slots does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have?

    29. A: The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY has 2 memory cards slots. It has 1 CF slot and 1 SD slot, which also supports high-capacity SD cards.

  29. Q: How many USB ports does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have?

    30. A: The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY has 2 USB ports. It has one USB Type A port for connecting USB memory sticks, keyboards, and other devices. It has one USB Mini-Type B port for connecting the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY to a computer to act as a refreshable Braille display.

  30. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY record sound?

    31. A: Yes, via the external microphone jack or the built-in microphone.

  31. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have an external headphone and microphone jack?

    32. A: Yes

  32. Q: Does the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY have buttons on the front to operate the media player?

    33. A: Yes

  33. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY store appointments?

    34. A: Yes

  34. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY access the web and email?

    35. A: Yes

  35. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY be used with a modem?

    36. A: Yes, a CF modem can be used with the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY. Contact GW Micro for pricing.

  36. Q: Can I lease the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY?

    37. A: No, not at this time.

  37. Q: Can the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY sound an alarm to alert me to an appointment it has scheduled?

    38. A: Yes, the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY can do this even if is turned off. You can set the alarm to sound at the time of your appointment, or at a time you specify before the appointment. For example, you can set the alarm to sound one hour before your appointment.

  38. Q: How much time does it take to fully charge a dead battery?

    39. A: Approximately 4 to 6 hours for the initial charge when you first receive your unit. After that, when the unit is turned off, it will take approximately three hours to charge the battery.

  39. Q: What warranty options are available for the Braille Sense Plus QWERTY?

    40. A: The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY has a one-year parts and labor warranty with the exception of the battery, which is 6 months. Contact GW Micro for pricing on extended warranties.

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