VisionCue Products - ALVA BC 640 Base Unit

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State-of-the-art Braille

The ALVA Braille Controller 640 is one of the smallest 40 cell Braille displays on the market today. At just 1.6 pounds, and measuring slightly over a foot long by less than an inch thick, this Braille display is the perfect traveling companion.  Featuring a smooth Braille array with 40 high-resolution Optelec Braille cells, 40 dual-function cursor routing buttons, five front-panel thumb navigation keys, 4 programmable eTouch keys, and the ALVA Smartpad for enhanced navigation the ALVA BC640 provides unprecedented reading and control at your fingertips.

State-of-the-art in Connectivity

The ALVA BC640 includes a high-speed USB 2.0 mini port and on-board for wireless connectivity up to 300 feet.  And best of all, don’t worry about losing your wireless connection. Should you exceed the 300 foot range, just head back to the device and the ALVA BC640 automatically reconnects without missing a beat.

State-of-the-art Size

The ALVA BC640 is unimaginably slim, yet is packed with innovation and functionality. A true 40 cell Braille display you can carry effortlessly – anywhere.  Rest assured, this is one Braille display you won’t hesitate to take with you wherever you go.

State-of-the-art Enjoyment

The minute you place your hands on the ALVA BC 640 you’ll notice the highest resolution Braille cells available today.  Sharp, crisp Braille like you’ve never seen before.  Connect your ALVA BC640 to a mobile phone, Windows or Macintosh computer, Apple iPad, iTouch or iPhone, fire-up the screen reader and you’ll experience effortless reading and unprecedented control.  To top it off, the ALVA BC640 has a high-tech, metallic case that’s accented with ALVA purple markings.  In essence, a Braille Controller of pure enjoyment.

 

Price Information

This product is not available for purchase on-line.

Please call 888 318-2582 for information.

 

Features and Accessories

  • 40 Optelec high resolution Braille cells for optimal reading comfort
  • Slim line design for portability
  • Built-in rechargeable batteries (up to 20 hours of continuous use)
  • USB plug and play connectivity
  • Bluetooth long-range wireless (up to 300 feet)
  • Five navigation thumb keys
  • Four programmable eTouch Braille navigation keys
  • Padded Carrying case
  • Short and long USB cables
  • Dual-voltage power supply (110/220V)
  • Bluetooth® USB Stick
  • CD with manuals and drivers (for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7)

Screen Reader Compatibility

  • Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit):
    • JAWS (Version 10 and 11)
    • Window-Eyes             
    • NVDA
  • Windows Vista and Windows XP:
    • JAWS (Version 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11)
    • Hal, SuperNova
    • Window-Eyes
    • NVDA
  • Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard: with VoiceOver
  • Linux: BRLTTY

Dimensions

  • 13.3 x 2.9 x 0.7 inches