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The new Notetaker that everyone is talking about…
BrailleSense Polaris MINI offers a new standard in blind-friendly applications with the latest in cutting edge technology. We’ve kept the traditional computer interface that has contributed to the popularity of other BrailleSense models. BrailleSense Polaris MINI supports Google Apps, making it easy to utilize Google services like Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides as millions of other students do every day.
What is BrailleSense Polaris Mini?
The easiest, most powerful and most feature-packed notetaker available!
Android Applications
Polaris Mini is an innovative collaboration of Braille and mainstream technology, offering the blind and visually impaired unprecedented accessible and intuitive productivity in today’s tablet-based world.
20-Cell Braille Display
Polaris Mini is an innovative collaboration of Braille and mainstream technology, offering the blind and visually impaired unprecedented accessible and intuitive productivity in today’s tablet-based world.
11-Key Perkins-Style Keyboard
With a 20-cell Braille display and a 11-key Perkins-style keyboard with Ctrl and Alt Keys, Polaris Mini looks and feels like a traditional notetaker. However, its competitive modern hardware and connectivity, along with direct access to Android applications, ensure it stacks up solidly against modern off-the-shelf phones and tablets.
Android OS!
Android Lollipop, openness and autonomy. An intuitive platform for everyone, regardless of whether you have a visual impairment!
- Improved performance with a more open operating environment.
- Customized for the blind, and compatible with the mainstream, Polaris Mini seamlessly combines accessibility and autonomy.
- Connect and communicate with your world, wherever you are, wherever you go.
- Customize your Polaris Mini with the apps that fit your lifestyle, and ensure connectivity with colleagues, friends and family using the same apps.
- The possibilities are endless, make it yours! With thousands of accessible apps to choose from, Polaris Mini can be what you need it to be.
- As Android continues to grow, Polaris Mini will grow with it, ensuring you will always stay contemporary.
Physical Orientation
- 1. Perkins Keyboard
- 2. Ctrl (NEW)
- 3. Alt (NEW)
- 4. Media Buttons
- 5. Power Button
- 6. Micro HDMI Port (NEW)
- 7. USB C Port (Charging, Data transmission) (NEW)
- 8. Battery Pack
- 9. 13MP AF Camera Sensor (NEW)
- 10. micro SD Card Slot (Located inside the battery slot)
What’s new
Advanced Connectivity & Control
- Wi-fi 802.11AC dual band, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 3.0 and micro HDMI.
- The built-in 13 MP camera ensures accessible applications can take clear photos.
- In addition to a traditional 9 key Perkins Braille keyboard and function keys, Polaris Mini offers special touch enabled function keys for quickly performing common operations, like copying and pasting in the Word Processor, or switching tracks in the Media Player.
- Conveniently charge Polaris Mini via a USB-C cable.
Power-Packed for the Office Environment
- Use the Word Processor to create and print Braille and text documents
- Open and read text, RTF, DOC and DOCX, PPT and PPTX, PDF, and Epub files in contracted Braille
- Send email using POP or IMAP
- Keep track of contacts and appointments and sync them with your Google account.
Mobile Connectivity & Communication
- Search for and download accessible applications in the Google Play store.
- Use accessible Android apps for social networking, game play, Google services and more?
- Browse the web with our accessible Web browser based on Google Chrome
Basic Features
Powerful Performance & Processing
- Polaris Mini boasts a powerful Samsung 2.1GHz octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 64GB storage
- Expandable storage with the micro SD card reader and USB host port
- Super fast data transfer and charging with the combination Micro USB and USB 3.0 data port.
Advanced Tools for Students
- Scientific calculator and full Nemath and UEB math support.
- Optional Sense dictionary including thesaurus, and bilingual dictionaries
- Read and write text, Braille and Microsoft Word documents in multiple languages.
Entertainment and Edutainment
- Play and navigate DAISY and NIMAS compatible digital talking books
- Listen to and record FM radio
- Search for and play videos on YouTube, or stream audio content
- Certified to use all Google services, including the play store. Thus, users can choose from among the thousands of accessible Android apps and access them via Polaris’s intuitive screen reader.
Braille Terminal and Visual Output
- Use Polaris Mini as a Braille display for PC, Mac, Smart phones and tablets
- Polaris Mini provides visual output via HDMI display, screen sharing apps, or via Miracast.
Created with the Deaf-Blind in Mind
- Built-in vibration motor can be used to receive alerts and messages
GPS Sensor & Electronic Compass
- Use the built-in GPS sensor and digital compass to navigate independently without the need for external devices
- Download your favorite navigation app to plan, save, and guide your routes.
Rapid Data Processing with Ample Storage
- Compact and power-packed
- Long battery life 11 hours
- 2.1GHz octa-core processor
- 64GB flash disk
Key Features
Power-Packed for the Office Environment
Robust productivity tools, whether you’re in the board room, at your desk, or on the road
- Extensive file format support
- Create Braille and text documents with advanced formatting in multiple languages
- Print or emboss documents using a networked printer
- Open Microsoft Word, PDF, EPUB, Excel and PowerPoint documents, and read them in contracted Braille
Organize Your World
- Create a schedule with the Schedule Manager and set audible or vibrating alarms
- Keep track of contact information for colleagues, friends, and family with the Address Manager
- Synchronize contacts and appointments with your Google account
- Send email messages using POP or IMAP accounts to sighted colleagues while reading incoming email messages
Advanced Tools for Students
Sophisticated Calculation and Composition Offers fraction calculation, Nemath and UEB Braille code entry into a fully functional scientific calculator
Teachers and students can share assignments and homework without their teacher needing to learn strange abbreviations and code words
Use the Sense Dictionary to ensure stylistic and accurate composition
Includes Dictionary, Thesaurus, and optional English/Spanish, English/French, and English/Italian bilingual dictionaries
Mobile Connectivity & Communication
Information and communication in the office, at home, or on-the-go
- Surf the Internet with the BrailleSense Polaris Mini’s Web Browser, based on the popular Chrome browser, with contracted Braille access
- Take advantage of our mobile connectivity and your favorite Android apps for social networking, news and file sharing, to get whatever you need wherever you are
- Books, music, videos and more for your education and entertainment
- Outstanding media
- Videos and Streaming
- Enjoy a clear and powerful stereo audio listening experience with easily accessible audio buttons
- Easily and instantly control FM Radio, DAISY Player and Media Player with designated media buttons located on the front of the unit
- Play and navigate DAISY and NIMAS compatible digital talking books with text, audio, or both
- Enjoy reading a variety of DAISY books: NIMAS1.1, XML DAISY, Daisy2.0, 2.02, 3.0, ANSI/NISO, Z39.86, DAISY3.0(Bookshare.org)
- Search for and play videos on YouTube, or stream media content from the Internet
Created with the Deaf-Blind in Mind
- Accessible alerts and
communication options for those who cannot see or - hear
- Built-in Vibration Motor: The Deaf-Blind user is alerted to messages, prompts, alarms and incoming chats in a manner accessible without hearing or sight
- Bring Braille access to your computer, phone or tablet
- Braille access for main stream devices
- Terminal for Screen Reader
- Compatibility with major screen readers across multiple platforms
- Use the Braille Sense Polaris Mini as a Braille display with your PC, Mac, Smart phone, or tablet
* JAWS, Window-Eyes, System Access, NVDA, SuperNova, VoiceOver for Mac and iOS, and BrailleBack for Android
* Wirelessly connect to your phone via Bluetooth, or control your computer remotely from the comfort of your sofa
GPS Sensor & Electronic Compass
Information and communication in the office,
at home, or on-the-go
- Enjoy your independence with accessible navigation, GPS sensor and electronic compass
- The GPS sensor and electronic compass, along with navigation software, allow you to explore your surroundings and provide instant, accurate directions or real-time, turn-by-turn navigation to your destination
- GPS apps can be downloaded from the Google Play Store