Second Vision - New BrailleNote Apex

The thinnest and lightest Braille notetaker anywhere
Powerful KeySoft applications for dynamic real-time communications
Extensive connectivity
Enhanced support for large documents and media files
Plug and play visual display
Convenient user-replaceable battery
Integrated real-time clock maintains time and date for 30 days without battery power

Connectivity with global reach
The BrailleNote Apex assures that you stay connected wherever you go:

Built-in options are at your fingertips to access Web pages, download e-mails or retrieve files
from your wireless or Ethernet network.
Enjoy the convenience of wireless accessories and connectivity to keyboards, a wireless
earphone or your mobile phone using the improved Bluetooth manager.
Printers, embossers, hard drives, flash drives and more, it's a snap to connect to one of the
three available USB ports.
Keep an updated list of personal contacts and appointments by synchronizing information
with your PC.
Use your BrailleNote's keyboard to input Braille or navigate with your computer screen reader
using the Braille Terminal Mode.

Smart Ergonomics
The BrailleNote Apex is designed for maximum comfort during extended reading and writing tasks.

Comfortable full-size Braille keyboard makes all your notetaking quick and easy.
Signature thumb keys make extensive reading a real pleasure with effortless navigation by
line, sentence or paragraph.
Newly designed scroll wheel allows for effortless navigation in menus, documents and e-
mail lists.

More memory and storage options
The BrailleNote Apex puts more power in your hands with 8GB of internal memory and various
portable storage options, including support for high-capacity SDHC cards.

Sound thinking
The BrailleNote Apex offers outstanding stereo sound capabilities for playing back recordings,
listening to audio books, interviews, news, your favorite music or any of the thousands of Internet
radio programs.

The acclaimed KeySoft Suite of applications is both user-friendly and efficient.

Easy-to-use menu system enables users to quickly review applications and settings.
An extensive set of shortcut commands allows users to instantly access any desired feature.
Context-sensitive "help" is always available when you need to remember a command. One-
key touch accesses the Main Menu and Online Help.

KeySoft includes a comprehensive suite of productivity applications with feature-rich content
that is 100% accessible.

Word Processor: Translate between any grade of Braille and text formats including Microsoft
Word, then print or emboss any document or attach it to an e-mail.

Book Reader: Read books from Bookshare, RFB&D, Audible and numerous other sources. Read
Braille or text formats in your preferred grade of Braille. Enjoy listening to audio books and take
advantage of the powerful DAISY navigation features.

Web Browser and E-Mail: Surf the Web - do online research, shopping and banking. Send and
receive e-mails, and stay connected via your preferred network connection.

Voice Memos: Record lectures, class notes and memos, then instantly play them back from
anywhere in KeySoft with a single key press.

Media Player: Listen in stereo to MP3, WAV and Windows Media files and a number of other
formats. Create playlists, enjoy Internet radio or music while reading, e-mailing or surfing the web.

Streaming Audio: Enjoy listening to Internet radio programs that use MP3 or Windows Media
formats.

Keychat: Communicate in real time with colleagues, friends and family using state-of-the- art
instant messaging (IM) services.

Interested in GPS? See the Apex with GPS

The revolution is at hand
With the innovative line of BrailleNote products, HumanWare has changed the way people who
are blind connect, work and interact. Thinner and lighter, enabling its users to stay ahead of the
fast-paced world around them, the BrailleNote Apex truly delivers power to the people.

The Technology

Operating system

Microsoft Windows CE 6 operating system
8GB of non-volatile user storage
256MB SDRAM

Connectivity

One SD card socket supporting SDHC cards
Built-in Ethernet port (10/100Mbps)
Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g protocol
Built-In Bluetooth 2.1
One high-speed USB 2.0 client port for Active Sync and Braille Terminal Mode
3 high speed USB 2.0 host ports
Optional USB voice modem

Hardware

32 or 18 cell refreshable Braille display (BrailleNotes only)
Computer-style keyboard (QT model)
8 -dot Braille keyboard (BT model)
Speech output with choice of TTS
GPS receiver via Bluetooth
Stereo speakers
Internal Omni Directional Microphone
Rechargeable and user-replaceable lithium-ion battery
Real Time Clock with 30-day battery backup
External speaker / headphone and microphone jacks
Weight: 900 g (31.75 oz)
Dimensions: 19 mm (0.78 in) H x 250 mm (9.84 in) W x 140 mm (5.51 in) D

BrailleNote Apex

Second Vision, LLC

Phone: (866) 961-8822
Fax: (866) 490-4807

BrailleNote Apex

Take note. Take charge.
Take your success further.

HumanWare has been helping people who are blind
maximize their digital communications since 2000, when
the innovative BrailleNote was first introduced. The
BrailleNote family has continually evolved to address the
needs of students, professionals and consumers. Today,
advanced productivity as well as reading in total comfort
are at the heart of all our note taking products.

The new BrailleNote Apex puts success at your fingertips.
the sleek and powerful BrailleNote Apex.

Cutting-edge technology
Starting with BrailleNote's acclaimed design, exceptional
ergonomics and outstanding reading and writing
experience, our designers set out to meet your needs at
work, school or home by taking the technology further
than ever before: