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BT Braille (20 and 40 cell)

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Price: $4,495 (20 cell) or $6,495 (40 cell)

Pricing
BT Braille 40 and BT Braille 20 on a blue surface with a ball point pen shown for scale. The ball point pen length is nearly equivalent to the length of BT Braille 20.

The Next Generation of Braille Computing: BT Braille combines portability and power, integrating modern innovation into an all-in-one braille computer backed with unparalleled customer support.

Key Highlights

  • Complete computing platform tailored for blind users

  • 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD for unmatched performance and storage

  • Braille-first text interface enabling efficient command-driven navigation

  • ​Braille Terminal Mode for controlling iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows devices

  • Subscription-free mainstream applications (web, email, office, and more)

  • Integrated Google AI tools for writing, programming, and research

  • Built-in access to NLS BARD, Newsline, and web-based Bookshare

  • Dedicated applications for Braille mastery and learning to code

  • Multilingual support: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese

  • Features customer-driven innovation and first-class Blazie service program

Physical Dimensions

Dimensions

BT Braille 20 

Width- 6.38 inches (15.2 cm) *

Height- 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) *

Depth- 4.63 inches (11.8 cm) *

Weight- 1lb 6oz (618 grams)

* within 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) of the final design

BT Braille 40 

Width- 11.38 inches (28.9 cm) *

Height- 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) *

Depth- 4.63 inches (11.8 cm) *

Weight- 1lb 15oz (885 grams)

* within 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) of the final design

Hardware

Braille & Navigation

  • Integrated piezo-electric Braille display with cursor routing 20 or 40 cell

  • 6 navigation controls (user configurable controls coming soon)

Keyboard & Input

  • 9-key Perkins Braille keyboard

  • Compatible with external QWERTY keyboards

Performance

  • Processor: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

  • Memory: 16 GB RAM

  • Storage: 1 TB SSD

Battery

  • Lithium polymer (rechargeable)

  • At least 10 hours of use per charge

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi

  • Bluetooth

  • 2 USB-C ports

  • Mini HDMI (for classroom instruction and screen sharing)

  • MicroSD (any size)

Audio & Haptics

  • Dual built-in speakers

  • Full Bluetooth compatibility

  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

  • Integrated microphone for voice commands and recording

  • Built-in haptics for tactile feedback and notifications

Hardware

Software & Applications

Software & Applications

​​*Blazie Apps: Applications marked with * have been custom-engineered for our high-efficiency text environment, providing a streamlined experience for blind users.

Operating System & User Interface

  • Linux-based ARM64

  • High-performance text-based interface with fully self-voiced apps

  • Optional full desktop environment (MATE) with Orca screen reader support

  • Languages supported: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese

Productivity & File Sharing

  • Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint compatibility- no subscription required)

  • Custom file browser*, Google Drive*, and Dropbox*

  • Google Calendar* and Contacts (Phonebook)*

  • Task Lister*

  • Text transcription of audio recordings*

Web & Communication

  • Firefox and Chromium browsers

  • Mozilla Thunderbird email

  • Voice Notes* and Voice Command* (via built-in microphone)

  • Offline Dictation* (speech to text)

Education & STEM

  • BT Code*: Learn Python with game and audio-based projects in a full Braille-first IDE

  • BT Learn*: structured UEB Braille instruction for all reading levels

  • Scientific Calculator*

Library & Reading

  • NFB Newsline*

  • NLS BARD*

  • Project Gutenberg* and LibriVox*

  • Bookshare via web browser

Media & Streaming

  • Full-featured VLC Media Player*

  • YouTube*

  • Podcast Player*

  • Radio Tuner* with 50,000+ stations and growing

  • Pandora Radio*

Advanced Braille Editing

  • BT Editor* a high-performance text editor designed for the Blind

  • Handles all document formats including MS Word, Markdown, PDF, and Epub

  • Fully integrated with Office Suite, Google Drive*, Dropbox*, and Google AI* for document sharing

Speech Options

  • Vocalizer, DecTalk, RH Voice, Festival Lite, Pico, eSpeak

  • Additional Vocalizer voices available for purchase

  • Speech can be turned-off for a Braille only experience

Updates & Support

Software Updates

  • Continuously enhanced with new features and applications

  • Security patches and maintenance updates

Warranty

  • 1-year manufacturer warranty

  • 90-day Blazie Maintenance Contract included

  • 30-day money-back guarantee (some conditions apply)

Blazie Maintenance Contract

  • Rapid exchange service for any technical issue our support team cannot resolve

  • Full AI feature access (no key required)

  • Priority access to software updates

Support

Platform Advantages

From Classroom to Boardroom

  • Beginner: Learn Braille (BT Learn) and programming (BT Code) with purpose-built apps

  • Intermediate: Read, write, browse, and communicate using structured applications

  • Advanced: Program, research, and multitask with full desktop-class tools

  • Career-ready: Use standard applications (Office, email, web) trusted by academic and professional environments and fully compatible with MS Office Application formats

Instructional Features

  • HDMI output for real-time screen mirroring

  • Designed for teacher-led instruction and demonstrations

  • Consistent, text-based interface for predictable learning

  • Ideal for group instruction, projection, and remote teaching

  • Context-sensitive help: get detailed information about your location from anywhere

  • On-board product manuals

Custom Designed for Speech & Braille

  • User interface purpose-built for blind users (not adapted from a graphic OS)

  • Consistent keyboard-driven navigation

  • Fully integrated speech and Braille interface

  • No touchscreen required

Built for Longevity

  • Efficient, high-performance system designed to support future applications

  • Continuous software updates and improvements

  • No forced upgrade cycles

Security & IT Ready

  • Designed for secure use in school and classroom environments

  • Adaptable for institutional network security protocols

Product Support

  • Direct Support: Immediate access to expert technical assistance via phone, email, or our active community support forum.

  • Blazie Maintenance Contract: Comprehensive protection featuring rapid exchanges to minimize downtime, plus priority access to all new software releases and upgrades.

Platform Advantages
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Terminal Mode

  • Control other devices wirelessly via Bluetooth using the Perkins keyboard, and read their output on the Braille display

  • Compatible with: iPhone, iPad, Mac (VoiceOver), a Windows PC (JAWS or NVDA)

  • Instantly switch between a connected device and BT Braille applications

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