hi list.
Here is a note taker comparison chart i found on the GW Micro
website. I'm not sure how up-to-date the information is but it
looks reasonably up-to-date. If i'm not supposed to post this
then i'm really sorry!
The following table compares the Braille Sense, BrailleNote BT
32, and PACM-ATE BX440 displays in Audio, Hardware, Interface,
Software, and Spec categories.
Audio Braille Sense Plus, BrailleNote mPower BT 32, PACM-ATE
BX440 Omni
Stereo Speakers Yes No No
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes Yes
Digital Audio Recorder Yes Yes Yes
External Microphone Jack Yes Yes Yes
External Media Player Controls Yes No No
DAISY Player Yes Yes Coming Soon
Media Player Yes Yes Yes
Independent Media and Speech Volumes Yes Yes Yes
* The BrailleNote mPower BT 32 includes a single record button
which is disabled by default.
Hardware Braille Sense Plus, BrailleNote mPower BT 32, PACM-ATE
BX440 Omni
LCD display Yes No No
Braille Cells 32 32 40
Built-in Ethernet Port Yes No No
USB Ports 1 Host and 1 Mini Client 1 Mini Client & 2 Hosts 1 Mini
(Adapter required for host support)
CF Slots 1 1 2
Parallel Port USB to Parallel adapter included No No
Serial Port Yes Yes No
Infrared Port No Yes Yes
Built-in VGA Port Yes No No
RAM 128MB 64MB 64MB
flash Memory 8GB 128MB 128MB
built-in Bluetooth Yes Yes No
Built-in Wireless Yes No No
Built-in Modem No Yes No
USB QWERTY Keyboard Capable Yes Yes Yes
SAID Slot 1 Yes No
Removable Battery Yes No No
* For an additional charge, an adapter can be purchased for the
BrailleNote mPower BT 32, which converts the PCMCIA slot into a
CF slot.
Interface Braille Sense Plus, BrailleNote mPower BT 32, PACM-ATE
BX440 Omni
Menu Shortcuts in Braille for Hearing/Visually Impaired Users Yes
No No
Windows-type Task ID Manager Yes No Yes
Software Braille Sense Plus, BrailleNote mPower BT 32, PACM-ATE
BX440 Omni
Multitasking Yes. Up to 7 Programs at Once Limited Yes
Windows Version Windows CE 5 Windows CE 4 Windows Mobile 6
Word Processor Yes Yes Yes
Address Manager Yes Yes Yes
Schedule Manager Yes Yes Yes
Scientific Calculator Yes Yes Yes
Built-in Zip/Unzip Utility Yes No Yes
Windows-based Interface Yes Keysoft Yes
Database Manager Yes Yes Yes
MSN Messenger Yes No Windows Live Messenger
AIM Messenger No No Coming Soon
GPS Yes Yes Coming Soon
Online Upgrades Yes No No
Email Yes Yes Yes
Media Player Yes Yes Yes
Web Browser Yes Yes Yes
Note: Multitasking assumes multiple programs can be running
concurrently, and more than two programs can be running at the
same time, much like the Microsoft Windows environment.
Specs Braille Sense Plus, BrailleNote mPower BT 32, PACM-ATE
BX440 Omni
Weight 2 lbs. 2,9 lbs. 4 lbs.
Maximum Dimensions 9,8" x 5" x 1,5"9,9" x 6,1" x 2"12,5" x 6,81"
x 1,93?
Price $5995,00 $6195,00 $5595,00
Loaner Repair Program Yes No No
Hope the above information was clear.
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