Communicate better with BrailleSense Polaris BrailleSense Polaris offers a new standard in blind-friendly applications with the latest in cutting edge technology. BrailleSense Polaris levels the playing field with specialized applications built around the Polaris Office Suite, while providing comprehensive access to popular Google Apps such as Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Classroom. Take your BrailleSense Polaris Anywhere! Weighing at 750 g (1.65lb) and measuring only 19mm (0.74 in), BrailleSense Polaris is incredibly slimmer and lighter than our previous notetaker BrailleSense U2. - Google Android OS equipped - Visual Display - Mobile connectivity and communication - New Function Keys Polaris at a Glance 1. Powerful Performance & Processing Polaris boasts a powerful Samsung 2.1 GHz octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. SD card storage and USB 3.0 connectivity are also supported. 2. Slim and Light-weight Design Thinner and lighter than conventional products on the market, the brailleSense Polaris measures just 19 mm (0.74 in) and weighs only 750g (1.65 lb). 3. 18 hours battery life Traditional notetakers had a very short battery life so users had to constantly charge the device. With an 18 hours battery life, BrailleSense Polaris is sure to stay up and running as long as you do. 4. Convenient Wireless charging Charging can be a hassle because of tangling cables. Now users can conveniently charge BrailleSense Polaris using ant compatible wireless charger. 5. 9-Key Perkins keyboard with Extras Equipped with a 9 key Perkins style key board, as well as Control, ALT and 4 function keys, Polaris allows you to use your traditional Braille keyboard in BrailleSense programming along with Google's built in accessibility shortcuts in mainstream apps like Google Docs and Sheets. 6. 32 cell touch-enabled Braille Display Polaris offers a unique multi touch 32 cell braille display that lets you navigate and control BrailleSense with touch gestures as you read its output in Braille. 7. Kensington Lock Port Secure your Polaris with the included Kensington lock port to prevent theft while you are away. Optimized for the school and office BrailleSense Polaris supports Google Apps making it easily to utilize Google services like Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides as millions of other students do every day. BrailleSense Polaris provides unparalleled access to Google Classroom for blind students and teachers alike with direct access to Classroom files via the Polaris File Manager and Google Drive. Collaboration among students and teachers has never been this easy. Polaris also provides the most intuitive support for Nemeth and UEB Math. Traditional BrailleSense Apps - File Manager, Word Processor & Email - Media Player, DAISY Player & FM Radio - Address Manager, Schedule Manager & Web Browser - Excel Viewer, Online DAISY and Sense dictionary - Calculator, Terminal for Screen Reader, Other utilities - Settings, Global options and Help Android and Stock Android Apps - Google services: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides. Etc. - Accessible apps installed by the user - Download and read books using online libraries and their accessible apps BrailleSense Polaris allows for convenient viewing on the built-in LCD or a HDMI monitor, screen sharing with computers as well as Android and IOS devices via TeamViewer, and wireless casting to external TV's or monitors via Miracast. Wireless Features - Wireless Display via Miracast - QI compliant wireless charging - Remote control your favorite appliances via letterDA - Connect to the Internet and other devices via Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Visual Display - Get a quick glance at a student's work via the built in LCD - View a full screen of data via an HDMI monitor - Always know a students' focus via a virtual Braille display and its translation on the monitor Intuitive User Interface BrailleSense Polaris has a Perkins-style keyboard, a 32 cell braille display with cursor routing buttons, and touch sensors above the display for enhanced navigation. We've kept the traditional Notetaker interface that has contributed to the popularity of other BrailleSense models. Physical Volume Buttons Dedicated volume keys allow the user to instantly and easily adjust sound Control and Alt Keys New Control and Alt keys allow accessibility shortcuts in Android apps Camera for OCR Apps High-resolution OCR camera provides instant Braille reading of print materials comCompatible with Android OCR Apps - 13 MP Autofocus camera Stereo Microphones Built-in stereo mics allow high quality recording and superior sound quality comparable to expensive recording devices Specifications Model: BrailleSense Polaris Braille Display: 32 Refreshable Braille cells and cursor routers Keyboard: 9-key Perkins Style Keyboard (New Alt and Control Keys) Interface: USB 3.0 Micro OTG, USB 2.0, HDMI, SD Card slot, Multi-Function Buttons Network: Wi-Fi: 802.11ac compatible with 802.11b/g/not; 2.4GHz and 5GHz Dual-band Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 Classic Ethernet: via USB adapter Navigation: Built-in GPS, RTC, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope Media: Camera: 13 megapixel rear camera, Alert (Vibration, Stereo speakers and Stereo MEMS Microphones External Applications: Accessible apps from the Google Play Store Pre-Installed Apps: Chrome, Docs, Drive, Gmail, Google, Hangouts, Maps, Photos, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Google Play Services, Sheets, Slide, YouTube Supported File Formats: Documents: DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TXT, BRL, EPUB, PDF, HTML/XML (in Web browser) Media: YouTube, MP3, MP4, WAV, ASF, OGG, WMA, M4A, M3U, PLS, WMV, FLAC, MID, ACC. DAISY, DAISY 2.0/2.02/3.01nimas 1.1, BookShare.org (Audible, NLS, Open Library, Learning Ally supported via 3rd party apps) Security and Safety: Kensington Lock Port, Premium Carrying case Platform - OS Android 5.1.1 - CPU: Samsung Exynos 7420 2.1 GHz Octa-core - RAM: LPDDR3 3GB - Internal Storage: 64 GB Dimensions: - Width: 245 mm (9.64 inches) - Depth: 144 mm (5.66 inches) - Height: 25.5 mm (1.00 inches) - Weight: 750g (1.65 lbs) Battery - Power: Replaceable Lithium-Polymer battery, 4800 Wh - Quick charging: Qualcomm Quick Charging 2.0 up to 15W; DC 5V/1A, 5V/2A, 9V/1.75A - Type: Removable battery pack - Wireless Charging: Battery Pack on Charger Deck - Charging Ports: dc Jack, USB Micro-B - Charging Time: 4 hours - Running Time: 18 hours