Light and Compact in Size

The Braille Sense OnHand has a stylish, ergonomic and ultra compact design. Weighing less than one pound, you can easily take the Braille Sense OnHand with you everywhere you go.

Built-in Bluetooth and Internet Connectivity

With the Braille Sense OnHand, experience Internet and Bluetooth connectivity without having to use any additional adapters or accessories. The Braille Sense OnHand has integrated Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g and 10/100 Ethernet which makes it easy to access email, browse the web or connect to a Bluetooth enabled device.

Applications for Productivity and Entertainment

The Braille Sense OnHand has a powerful suite of applications and utilities making it the ultimate in portability and productivity. Use the Word Processor for composing, reviewing and editing documents. The Schedule and Address Managers allow you to organize your contacts, schedule appointments and both can be synchronized with Microsoft Outlook. Browse the web and check email using the Web Browser and Email client. Enjoy listening to music, recording audio and reading books with the Media and DAISY players. Catch your favorite radio broadcast with the accessible FM radio. The Braille Sense OnHand also includes a dictionary, scientific calculator, terminal for screen reader, instant messaging client, database manager, bible and much more.

Directional Orientation and GPS Way-finding

The Braille Sense OnHand's integrated digital compass allows you to detect your directional orientation inside or out. With the digital compass, GPS receiver and optional Sense Navigation GPS package, the Braille Sense OnHand transforms into the first all-in-one way-finding solution with support for Braille input and Braille output. The digital compass will enhance your GPS experience even more by allowing the system to detect your heading while in a stationary position.

Optional LCD Screen for Viewing Text

The optional LCD screen is plug-in-play compatible with the OnHand and can be used to share textual information including documents, emails and web pages with students, teachers or sighted colleagues. In addition, the optional LCD screen can be combined with the Braille Sense OnHand to create an affordable and easy to use Deaf-Blind communication tool.

Built-in and Expandable Storage Options

The Braille Sense OnHand's 4GB of built-in flash memory will give you plenty of storage for your documents, music, and books. Using a high-capacity SD card or USB thumb drive, you can expand the storage capabilities of the Braille Sense OnHand even further giving you the flexibility to access all of your digital content where ever you are.

Innovative Multimedia Controls

The Braille Sense OnHand gives you the ability to play music from your favorite artist, read DAISY books, record meetings directly into MP3 format and listen to the FM radio. The highly acclaimed front panel media buttons give you quick and easy access to the functions of the Media Player, FM Radio and DAISY player while you are on-the-go.

Technical Specifications

• Processor: Intel X-scale PXA270 (520 MHz)


• OS: Windows CE 5


• Flash Storage: 4GB


• System Memory: 128MB SDRAM


• Network: 100 Base-T Ethernet, WLAN 801.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR


• Video Display: External LCD (Optional)


• Keyboard: Perkins style


• Interface: USB OTG, SD slot (SDHC)


• Navigation: Built-in GPS and digital compass


• Recording: Internal Microphone (mono), External Microphone Jack (stereo)


• Battery: Rechargeable and User-replaceable Lithium-Ion


• Size: 6.7" (W) X 3.5" (D) X 1" (H), 17.2cm X 9cm X 2.7cm


• Weight: 0.93lbs, 425g