Description
BrailleNote evolve 20 or 32: a New Chapter in Braille-first Computing in Canada.
KeySoft meets Windows 11 Pro
BrailleNote evolve is the first device to bring the trusted KeySoft experience into the world of Windows 11 Pro. This is more than a technical change; it is a shift in what a braille notetaker can be. KeySoft continues to provide the structured, predictable, and braille-centered environment that users rely on. Windows introduces the flexibility, compatibility, and long-term performance needed in today’s digital world. Together, they create a computer designed around braille, while connecting directly to the same tools used in schools and workplaces everywhere.
A tool that grows with every user
What makes evolve particularly meaningful is the way it adapts to users at every stage. A new learner can begin entirely in KeySoft, writing, reading, and navigating without the complexity of Windows. As confidence grows, Microsoft 365 becomes part of the workflow.
Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are all optimized for braille through KeySoft add-ins, allowing students to complete assignments, communicate with teachers, and collaborate in the same digital environment as their sighted peers. When ready, users can explore the full Windows environment using KeySoft powered by NVDA or any other screen reader of their choice and develop the advanced skills needed for higher education and employment.
A modern architecture for peak performance
This experience is supported by significant improvements under the hood. BrailleNote evolve includes a fast, modern processor and 32 GB of RAM, the highest performance ever offered in a braille notetaker. These upgrades are not about speed alone.
They allow KeySoft and Windows to work smoothly together, reduce delays when switching tasks, and ensure that the device remains capable of supporting new software and services for many years. Windows 11 Pro also brings enterprise-grade security and compatibility with the management tools used in schools and businesses, helping IT teams deploy and maintain the device with ease.
A complete path from learning to employment
Beyond its technical strengths, BrailleNote evolve represents something deeper. It gives learners a path that grows with them, rather than replacing one device with another as skills advance. It supports early literacy, digital learning, and professional communication within a single, familiar environment. It allows braille users to participate fully in the same digital world as everyone else, without sacrificing the simplicity and reliability that make KeySoft so trusted.
The first braille note taker to run KeySoft on Windows 11
BrailleNote evolve is a braille-first device that blends KeySoft with Windows 11, NVDA support, and Microsoft 365 compatibility so people who are blind can read, write, and collaborate using braille while working with mainstream tools. It is designed for students and professionals and to grow with programs.
How does this product change your life?
For the first time, braille users can move from their first KeySoft lesson all the way to a professional career on a single device — without switching tools. BrailleNote evolve pairs KeySoft's structured, braille-first environment with Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft 365, so students can submit Word documents, attend virtual meetings, and collaborate with sighted peers using the exact same tools. Full NVDA support is built in, and every evolve ships with 6 months of JAWS included, so users can get started with their preferred screen reader from day one, at no extra cost. Available with 20 or 32 braille cells, evolve grows as you do.
Specifications
General specifications
- Available with 32 Braille cells or 20 cells, including cursor-routing keys above each cell
- Includes Windows 11 Pro fully licensed
- Customized NVDA Powered by KeySoft user interface
- FREE 6 months JAWS available with subscription optional through HumanWare
- Battery autonomy: 5 hours performance continuous use
Material specifications
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 (10-cores processor) 32GB RAM (LPDDR5x) 512GB Internal storage Stereo Speakers Stereo Microphones X2 Bluetooth V5 Programmable Near field Communication (NFC) Vibration Motor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Applications
KeySoft Core applications include:
- Braille Editor: KeyBRF
- File Manager: KeyFiles
- KeySoft Control Center
- Math Editor: KeyMath
- Victor Reader
- Optional JAWS For BrailleNote (6 months free trial and subscription available from HumanWare)
- Office 365 (Subscription required)
- KeySoft Add-ins available with Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Microsoft Store
- Other windows applications are available on install
Supported languages
- EN English
- FR French
- AR Arabic
- NL Dutch
- ES Spanish
- DE German
Dimensions and Weight
- Width: 243mm (9.57 in)
- Depth: 175mm (6.89 in)
- Thickness: 20mm (0.79 in)
- Weight: 990g (2.18 lbs)
Ports and Buttons
- Traditional 8-dot Perkins-style keyboard
- Up, down, left, right arrows
- ESCAPE and DELETE keys
- 6 Modifier keys (SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, INSERT, Fn and WINDOWS). These modifier keys can be customised through a third-party application.
- HumanWare signature Thumb keys
- KeySoft Home Button
- 2 USB-C Thunderbolt ports (Charging and Video out)
- USB-A 3.2
- Kensington Lock
- HDMI
- 3.5MM Jack
- Volume up and down
- Action button (Voice recording / Dictate)
What's in the box?
- BrailleNote evolve
- Carrying Case
- 2 part Power Supply
- Modifier Stickers
- Command Summary Print / Braille
- Getting started guide Print / Braille
- Includes 6 months free trial of JAWS (Not necessary required)
Warranty
- 1 – year warranty