Fwd: New braille display by BAUM - VarioUltra is Tactile Nirvana!

[Kawal Gucukoglu]

Hello.

I am cross posting to both lists as people always ask about various Braille 
Displays etc.

Thanks.

Kawal.


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> From: "van Weele, Niels" <n.vanwe...@baum.de>
> Date: 11 July 2014 11:40:02 am BST
> To: "van Weele, Niels" <n.vanwe...@baum.de>
> Subject: New braille display by BAUM - VarioUltra is Tactile Nirvana!
> 
> 
>  
>  
>  
> Dear Reader,
> 
> At BAUM we are preparing step-by-step the introduction of VarioUltra 20 and 
> VarioUltra 
> 40, BAUM’s new ultra-cool braille display with note taking functionality for 
> blind and 
> visually impaired persons.
> 
> VarioUltra is a brand new refreshable braille solution from BAUM and a 
> VarioUltra 20 
> will be shown at the upcoming SightVillage Birmingham show 15 and 16 July.
> First deliveries will start in September / October 2014.
> 
> If you are intending to come and visit SightVillage exhibition in Birmingham, 
> we like 
> to invite you to visit the booth of our Distributor Pamtrad Customs Ltd., 
> where we will 
> have the VarioUltra 20 in our booth.
> We will also show some existing models of BAUM braille displays and a Pronto! 
> 18 
> notetaker.
> 
> Here’s why VarioUltra matters:
> 
> ·         VarioUltra is the world’s first and only braille device that 
> supports connectivity 
> with up to 5 devices, simultaneously. So unlike other solutions that require  
> you to constantly connect and disconnect, VarioUltra lets you stay connected  
> all the time. Switching between your devices is achieved quickly via a 
> keyboard command. 
> 
> ·         VarioUltra is offered with a choice of 20 or 40 braille cells; both 
> models come 
> with integrated cursor routing, and a comfortable 8-key braille keyboard.
> 
> ·         VarioUltra is not just the world’s most connectable braille 
> display; it is also a 
> powerful note taker, with a suite of productivity apps that includes, among 
> other things:
>             Editor/word processor for working with DOC and DOCX files
>             Spreadsheet viewer for working with XLS and XLSX files 
>             PDF viewer 
>             Scientific calculator 
>             File manager 
>             BRF reader 
> 
> ·         VarioUltra is very light. Thanks in part to its brushed, annodized 
> aluminium 
> construction, VarioUltra 40 weighs 530 g and the 20-cell model weighs 
> only 320 g. 
> 
> ·         VarioUltra is designed like no other. Whether it’s the crisp 
> braille cells that 
> users report as feeling almost "paper-like", or the amazing keyboard that is 
> whisper quiet and feels great as you type, VarioUltra is Tactile Nirvana! 
> It’s that good.
>  
> ·         VarioUltra: this is what a braille display is meant to be. 
> 
> A list with Frequently Asked Questions already has been prepared, which you 
> can 
> read and download from the link we present you here below.
> For more information and FAQs follow this link
> or otherwise please give Pamtrad a ring on 0115 9816636
> 
> With kind regards,
> 
> Niels van Weele 
> International Sales Manager
> Tel. Direct: +31 6 1392 3092
> E-Mail: n.vanwe...@baum.de
> 
> BAUM Retec AG
> In der Au 22, D-69257 Wiesenbach, Germany
> Internet: www.baum.de
> 
> DIN EN 13485 certified
> 
> Note:
> You are receiving this e-mail because previously you expressed interest in 
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> Should you no longer wish to receive e-mail from BAUM Retec, please hit the 
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> 

VarioUltra - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Document
1.      Is VarioUltra a braille display or a note taker?
•       VarioUltra is both. Use in braille display mode when you need to 
connect 
with a computer, a mobile device, or a smartphone. Use it in note taker mode 
to access a suite of productivity applications that include a word processor, 
spreadsheet viewer, PDF viewer, a scientific calculator, and more.

2.      What operating systems can interface with VarioUltra?
•       VarioUltra is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android 
operating systems.

3.      What does “simultaneous connectivity” mean?
•       A feature unique to VarioUltra, simultaneous connectivity is what we 
call the 
ability to connect with up to 5 different devices at the same time, and to 
remain 
connected to them.
•       VarioUltra has 1 USB connection and 4 Bluetooth connections.
•       You only have to pair and connect a Bluetooth device once. Thereafter, 
VarioUltra 
will connect to it automatically whenever it is in range. 
•       Hold the S2 button down on VarioConnect, and tap the B1 key for USB, or 
B4, B5, 
B6, or B8 keys to select one of your paired Bluetooth devices. Once selected, a 
message briefly appears on the braille display letting you know what you’re 
connected to.  
•       While connected to a device, anything you type on the braille keyboard 
will be sent 
to the connected device.

4.      Which screen readers are supported?
•       VarioUltra supports all popular screen-reading programs, including 
COBRA, 
WindowEyes, VoiceOver, NVDA and JAWS.

5.      Does VarioUltra have any speech capabilities?
•       There is no text-to-speech option with VarioUltra; it is a braille 
device. There is a 
tone feature that can be used for alarms, and confirmation sounds. The user can 
switch to vibration mode if they prefer a quieter option. 

6.      Can I play MP3 files on VarioUltra? 
•       No, VarioUltra does not support playback of audio files.

7.      How do I transfer files to and from VarioUltra?
•       There are two methods for getting files on and off VarioUltra.
•       The first option is to connect via USB to a computer, at which point 
you will see 
VarioUltra as an external mass storage device. Using your screen reader and the 
file management system on your computer, you may copy files to and from 
VarioUltra.
•       The second option is to plug a USB stick into VarioUltra, and then copy 
files back 
and forth using the File Manager application. Note that you must have 
VarioUltra 
in Notetaker mode for this to work.

8.      How much internal storage does VarioUltra have?
•       VarioUltra has 16 GB of internal storage.
•       Please refer to FAQ number 6 “How do I transfer files to and from 
VarioUltra?” for 
details on how to access the internal storage. 

9.      Does VarioUltra have an SD card slot?
•       No, VarioUltra has a USB 2.0 port into which a standard USB stick can 
be inserted. 

10.     Does VarioUltra have Wi-Fi capability?
•       No. There is no need for Wi-Fi because VarioUltra is designed to 
connect with 
your computer, mobile device, or smartphone, which allow you to access email 
and browse the web.

11.     Can I read BRF files on VarioUltra?
•       Yes, opening and reading BRF files is supported. 

12.     What file formats are supported in VarioUltra?
•       While in Notetaker mode, VarioUltra supports DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PDF, 
RTF, 
TXT, and BRF. 
•       For all other file formats, switch to Braille Display mode and connect 
with a computer 
and screen reader.

13.     Will VarioUltra support UEB?
•       Yes, by the time UEB becomes available, VarioUltra will support it. 

14.     Can I lock the device to avoid accidental key presses when I’m 
traveling?
•       Yes, the keyboard on VarioUltra can be locked or unlocked via a simple 
switch on 
the left side of the device.

15.     Can I copy content from a connected device and paste it into VarioUltra 
or another 
connected device?
•       This is on our list of things to add in a future software update.

16.     How is the unit updated?
•       The update file comes in the form of a ZIP file. Copy the zip file onto 
an otherwise 
empty USB stick, and insert the stick into the USB 2.0 port of VarioUltra. A 
keyboard command is all it takes to launch the updater, which takes a couple of 
minutes to complete.

17.     Are software updates free?
•       Yes, software updates to VarioUltra are free.

18.     Can the VarioUltra send files directly to a printer or embosser?
•       No, not at the present time. This is something we’re planning to add in 
a future 
software update.

19.     Can the user replace the rechargeable battery?
•       No, the battery is not designed for removal by the end user. If 
replacement might 
be necessary, it should only be done by Pamtrad Customs, Ltd. (or another 
service technician who is authorized by BAUM Retec).

20.     If anything goes wrong with VarioUltra, where is it repaired?
•       Customers in the UK are serviced by Pamtrad Customs, Ltd. in Nottingham 
and 
can rely on service from BAUM in Germany if necessary.

21.     What is the factory warranty for VarioUltra?
•       The factory warranty is 2-years on the device, and 6-months on the 
rechargeable 
battery.

22.     What comes with the device?
•       When you choose VarioUltra, you will receive:
i.      VarioUltra braille device
ii.     USB cable
iii.    Electronic user manual on the device
iv.     Electronic user manual on a CD
v.      High quality, faux leather carry case and strap

23.     Where do I get technical support?
•       Customers in the UK are served by Pamtrad Customs, Ltd. in Nottingham 
and 
can rely on service from BAUM in Germany if necessary.
If you have further questions regarding this overview of Frequently Asked 
Questions,
please contact us at the email addresses or phone numbers below.
With kind regards,
BAUM Retec AG
Niels van Weele

Dear Reader, At BAUM we are preparing step-by-step the introduction of VarioUltra 20 and VarioUltra 40, BAUM’s new ultra-cool braille display with note taking functionality for blind and visually impaired persons. VarioUltra is a brand new refreshable braille solution from BAUM and a VarioUltra 20 will be shown at the upcoming SightVillage Birmingham show 15 and 16 July. First deliveries will start in September / October 2014. If you are intending to come and visit SightVillage exhibition in Birmingham, we like to invite you to visit the booth of our Distributor Pamtrad Customs Ltd., where we will have the VarioUltra 20 in our booth. We will also show some existing models of BAUM braille displays and a Pronto! 18 notetaker. Here’s why VarioUltra matters: ·         VarioUltra is the world’s first and only braille device that supports connectivity with up to 5 devices, simultaneously. So unlike other solutions that require  you to constantly connect and disconnect, VarioUltra lets you stay connected  all the time. Switching between your devices is achieved quickly via a keyboard command. ·         VarioUltra is offered with a choice of 20 or 40 braille cells; both models come with integrated cursor routing, and a comfortable 8-key braille keyboard. ·         VarioUltra is not just the world’s most connectable braille display; it is also a powerful note taker, with a suite of productivity apps that includes, among other things:             Editor/word processor for working with DOC and DOCX files             Spreadsheet viewer for working with XLS and XLSX files             PDF viewer             Scientific calculator             File manager             BRF reader ·         VarioUltra is very light. Thanks in part to its brushed, annodized aluminium construction, VarioUltra 40 weighs 530 g and the 20-cell model weighs only 320 g. ·         VarioUltra is designed like no other. Whether it’s the crisp braille cells that users report as feeling almost "paper-like", or the amazing keyboard that is whisper quiet and feels great as you type, VarioUltra is Tactile Nirvana! It’s that good.   ·         VarioUltra: this is what a braille display is meant to be.  A list with Frequently Asked Questions already has been prepared, which you can read and download from the link we present you here below. For more information and FAQs follow this link or otherwise please give Pamtrad a ring on 0115 9816636 With kind regards, Niels van Weele International Sales Manager Tel. Direct: +31 6 1392 3092 E-Mail: n.vanwe...@baum.de BAUM Retec AG In der Au 22, D-69257 Wiesenbach, Germany Internet: www.baum.de DIN EN 13485 certified Note: You are receiving this e-mail because previously you expressed interest in being informed about BAUM Retec and/or its products. Should you no longer wish to receive e-mail from BAUM Retec, please hit the reply button with a short message “unsubscribe”.

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