Hi listers. I received so many request for this that I decided to post
it on the list after all.
You can give Stefan all the credit for finding it and me all the blame
for any backlash.
Thanks Stefan.
Michele
Hi The following table compares the Braille Sense, BrailleNote BT 32,
and PACMate BX440 displays in Audio, Hardware, Interface, Software, and
Spec categories.
Summary: Audio Comparison Chart
table with 4 columns and 9 rows
Audio
Braille Sense
BrailleNote MPower BT 32
PACMate BX440
Stereo Speakers
Yes
No
No
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Audio Recorder
Yes
Yes
Yes
External Microphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Yes
External Media Player Controls
Yes
No *
No
DAISY Player
Yes
Yes
No
Media Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Independent Media and Speech Volumes
Yes
Yes
Unknown
table end
* The BrailleNote MPower BT 32 includes a single record button which is
disabled by default.
Summary: Hardware Comparison Chart
table with 4 columns and 17 rows
Hardware
Braille Sense
BrailleNote MPower BT 32
PACMate BX440
LCD display
Yes
No
No
Braille Cells
32
32
40
Built-in Ethernet Port
Yes
No
No
USB Ports
1 Client & 1 Host
1 Mini Client & 2 Hosts
1 Mini
CF Slots
2
1*
2
Parallel Port
Yes
No
No
Serial Port
Yes
Yes
No
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
Yes
Built-in VGA Port
Yes
No
No
RAM
64MB
64MB
64MB
Flash Memory
64MB
128MB
32MB
Bluetooth Capable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless Capable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Built-in Modem
No
Yes
No
USB QWERTY Keyboard Capable
Yes
Yes
No
SD Slot
No
Yes
No
table end
* For an additional charge, an adapter can be purchased for the
BrailleNote MPower BT 32, which converts the PCMCIA slot into a CF slot.
Summary: Interface Comparison Chart
table with 4 columns and 3 rows
Interface
Braille Sense
BrailleNote MPower BT 32
PACMate BX440
Menu Shortcuts in Braille for Hearing/Visually Impaired Users
Yes
No
No
Windows-type Task ID Manager
Yes
No
Yes
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Summary: Software Comparison Chart
table with 4 columns and 11 rows
Software
Braille Sense
BrailleNote MPower BT 32
PACMate BX440
Multitasking
Up to 7 Programs at Once
No
Yes
Windows CE
Yes
Yes
Yes
Word Processor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Address Manager
Yes
Yes
Yes
Schedule Manager
Yes
Yes
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Built-in Zip/Unzip Utility
Yes
No
No
Windows-based Interface
Yes
Keysoft
Yes
Database Manager
Coming Soon
Yes
Yes
MSN Messenger
Coming Soon
No
No
table end
Note: Multitasking assumes multiple programs can be running
concurrently, and more than two programs can be running at the same
time, much like the Microsoft Windows environment.
Summary: Specs Comparison Chart
table with 4 columns and 4 rows
Specs
Braille Sense
BrailleNote MPower BT 32
PACMate BX440
Weight
2.7 lbs.
2.9 lbs.
4 lbs.
Maximum Dimensions
10" x 6.1" x 1.9"
9.9" x 6.1" x 2"
12.5" x 6.81" x 1.93"
Price
$5495.00
$6195.00
$5595.00
table end
Stefan Slucki
Braille Instructor
Royal Society for the Blind
Phn 8232 4777
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