Mantis Q40 Braille Display (HumanWare)
$2,699.00
The Mantis Q40 is a complete all-in-one, laptop-sized QWERTY keyboard with a built-in, refreshable 40-cell braille display that you can pair with your screen reader or smartphone via Bluetooth and USB connections.
As you tap the keys on the laptop-sized Mantis, the refreshable braille line under the keyboard delivers braille reinforcement to your chosen screen reader simultaneously. The product is slim, lightweight and fits easily into a laptop sleeve. On the go, the built-in memory and Editor application allow you to turn it into a standalone braille reader and notebook. Once connected, access online libraries to upload your favorite books.
With the Mantis Q40, you no longer have to choose between a keyboard and a braille device. It’s a truly innovative tool that makes it easier for you to get involved and get things done.
Description
Product Description
With the Mantis Q40, users no longer need to choose between a keyboard or a braille device – at the same time a student or professional is typing on the Mantis, the refreshable braille below the keyboard is providing a multimodal braille complement to the screen reader, making it easier to participate in, and succeed at, school or work.
Functional specifications
- Qwerty keyboard with 40 cells braille display
- Connects to 5 Bluetooth devices and 1 USB device simultaneously
- Onboard applications to be productive like Daisy book reader
- Compatible with several file formats including doc, docx, txt, brf, brl, pdf and more
- Government mode (optional on purchase)
- Exam mode
- Access to online participating libraries including Bookshare
- Over 250 Onboard language braille tables
- HumanWare signature thumb keys
- Battery life: 20 hours
Applications
- Editor
- Terminal
- Date and time
- Online library
- Library
- Calculator
Screen reader compatibility: JAWS 18 and above, Dolphin SuperNova, NVDA, VoiceOver iOS, and MAC iOS
System languages supported (including Menu translation)
- English
- French fr
- French ca
- Dutch (language only)
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Slovenian
- Swedish
- Norwegian
- Czech
- Portuguese Brazil
Physical specifications
- Device weight: 950 g (2.1 lbs)
- Device dimensions (w x d x h): 290 x 170 x 20 mm / 11.4’’ x 6.69’’ x 0.78‘’
- Removable battery
Technical specifications
- 32-bit ARM based Cortex®-A, 536MHz processor
- 4 GB of RAM memory
- 16 GB of internal storage to serve as the boot device, firmware and data storage
- Rechargeable and user replaceable Li-Ion Battery
- USB device high speed interface for connection to a computer and recharge
- Real Time clock with battery backup
- User accessible SD card socket
- Wireless Bluetooth 4.2 module (dual mode)
- Wireless Wi-Fi module (2,4 GHz)
- Haptic feedback
Contains the following built-in applications:
Basic editor to function as a user’s pen and paper.
Book reader to download and read books in braille.
Calculator to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Clock to check the date and time.
File manager to organize one’s work.
HumanWare signature thumb keys and home button.
15 hours of battery life with rechargeable, removable batteries.
16 GB of internal storage.
SD card slot and USB host port for flash drives.
Compatible with:
Windows 8 and above using JAWS 18+, NVDA, and Narrator
MacOS 10.15.+ Catalina
iOS 13.5.1+