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Dear accessindians, I am giving detail about next generation brailler in India. price - Rs. 23,000 /- WORTH TRUST, No.48, New Thiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore- 632 007 Ph : 04162242739, Fax : 04162243939 Email:[email protected] [email protected] Why a Next Generation Perkins Brailler Employment statistics prove that braille literacy is essential to productive, independent living for people who are blind. The Next Generation Perkins Brailler weighs 25% less than its predecessor, meaning that more children around the world who are blind can carry their braille writing machines to and from school. In over 170 countries, individuals of all ages have made the Perkins Brailler® their product of choice for writing braille. Fifty seven years after its unveiling, the Perkins Brailler remains at the forefront of international braille literacy efforts, both in schools and daily living. The NEW Next Generation(tm) Perkins Brailler® carries this mission into the future. This sleek, lightweight, quiet version of the much-loved Classic Perkins Brailler will make writing in braille much easier and more accessible. User Feedback Fuels the Next Generation We began the redesign process with exhaustive international user research - speaking directly with those who know the brailler best. Users told us that they wanted a Perkins Brailler which is: * Lighter and more portable * Easier to press the keys * Quieter In our research, we discovered that users also wanted an easier way to: * Erase a braille error without using a fingernail or a wooden eraser * Adjust the margins without reaching around the back of the machine * Read what has just been brailled without having to support the page with one hand and read with the other We are thrilled to report that the Next Generation Perkins Brailler grants all of these wishes and more. Features & Benefits The Next Generation(tm) Perkins Brailler® includes functions you asked for - a built-in eraser, a way to read the page easily while writing, a shorter keystroke requiring less force, and margin guides on the front rather than the back panel. It even comes in fun colors, has tactile design elements and is more environmentally-friendly. New Features in the Next Generation Perkins Brailler include: Easier to hold and carry - 25 % Lighter than the Classic Perkins Brailler (Dimensions: 12"L x 10"W x 6"H; 30.5 cm L x 25.4 cm W x 15.2 cm H) Quieter - Keystroke noise is reduced, plus the end-of-line bell is audible but muted Gentle Touch Keys - Less force required plus keys are lower and easier to reach Easy-Erase Button - Push it to erase the entire braille cell Easy-Grip Handle - The Brailler base is also a handle Reading Rest - The back panel can be raised to provide a flat surface for reading the page; a raised line on the left side guides the paper into the brailler Front Panel Margin Guides - Easily accessible; no more reaching around the back Highly durable - Due to a combination of metal inner frame and parts, and high-impact polycarbonate outer shell Paper-Feed Knobs - Easier to hold and turn High contrast colors - Between keys and Brailler body for low vision users Environmentally friendly - uses recyclable plastic and less oil Sleek design - With tactile-friendly materials Cool colors - Raspberry & Midnight Blue Easy to service for minor repairs - the bottom of the Brailler can be unscrewed to allow access to the inner workings (most repairs should be undertaken by a trained Brailler repair specialist. Fits most common size paper - 28 cells; fits up to 8 ½ inch wide and 14 inch long paper (21.6 cm W X 35.6 cm L) ________________________________ Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.
