{"product_id":"braillenote-evolve","title":"BrailleNote evolve","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrailleNote evolve 20 or 32: a New Chapter in Braille-first Computing in Canada.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeySoft meets Windows 11 Pro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrailleNote 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA tool that grows with every user\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWord, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA modern architecture for peak performance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA complete path from learning to employment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe first braille note taker to run KeySoft on Windows 11\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrailleNote 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this product change your life?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with 32 Braille cells or 20 cells, including cursor-routing keys above each cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Windows 11 Pro fully licensed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomized NVDA Powered by KeySoft user interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE 6 months JAWS available with subscription optional through HumanWare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery autonomy: 5 hours performance continuous use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKeySoft Core applications include:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraille Editor: KeyBRF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile Manager: KeyFiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeySoft Control Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMath Editor: KeyMath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictor Reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional JAWS For BrailleNote (6 months free trial and subscription available from HumanWare)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffice 365 (Subscription required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeySoft Add-ins available with Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther windows applications are available on install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSupported languages\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEN English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFR French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAR Arabic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNL Dutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eES Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDE German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions and Weight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 243mm (9.57 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 175mm (6.89 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 20mm (0.79 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 990g (2.18 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePorts and Buttons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional 8-dot Perkins-style keyboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp, down, left, right arrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESCAPE and DELETE keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Modifier keys (SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, INSERT, Fn and WINDOWS). 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