OPTELEC Alva BC640

The ALVA BC640 is a 40-cell Braille display that continues the tradition of high-quality and globally acclaimed ALVA Braille displays.
Ergonomic and wireless communication with your PC, IPhone, SmartPhone or PDA is within reach.
The ALVA BC640 can be expanded with a Braille / audio module that also allows writing text and listening to full audio from your PC.
For whom?
This braille display is suitable for braille-skilled computer users in any situation. At school or on the road, at work or at home.
Characteristics
The ALVA BC640 is a very small and lightweight Braille display. To be used with Dolphin and Jaws screen reader software. You can work wirelessly via Bluetooth or use a USB cable to connect to a PC, iPhone, PDA or Smartphone. The ergonomic design ensures pleasant operation. A Braille Audio Module can be connected to the Braille display, which makes it possible to type text in Braille that is received by a PC, IPhone, PDA or Smartphone and to receive the audio such as a speech synthesizer from these equipment. This gives you complete control over your PC, PDA or Smartphone when working wirelessly.
By installing a memory pen with Dolphin screen reader software in the ALVA BC640, it is possible to work directly on a PC without screen reader software installed.

Specifications
Fashion model
5 navigation thumb keys
Smartpad with 5-way navigation key and 4 function keys
4 eTouch Braille navigation keys
40 Optelec Braille cells
40 touch switches
On-off switch
Power cord connection
USB port

Power supply
AC adapter (110-240 volts)
USB connection
Characteristics
Battery life: 10 hours
Battery charging time: 4 hours
Bluetooth®: Class 1, 100 meters
Internal memory by means of USB stick (optional)
Integrated USB screen reader (optional)
Braille Audio Module
8 Braille input keys
Space key, Control key, Alt key, Windows key, Fn key
USB and Bluetooth®
High quality audio
Stereo speakers
Volume control
3.5 mm headphone jack
3.5 mm microphone jack
Integrated note-taking function
Time and date function
Dimensions
ALVA BC640: 33.8 x 7.5 x 1.8 cm
ALVA BC640 + Braille Audio Module: 33.8 x 11.6 x 2.0 cm
Weight
ALVA BC640: 725 grams
ALVA BC640 + Braille-Audio Module: 950 grams
accessories
USB cables
AC Adapter
Bluetooth® USB Stick
CD-ROM with software drivers and manuals
Headphones (with Braille Audio Module)
Pencil case