Polaris Mini
All-New. Powerful. Easy. Durable. HIMS refreshable braille devices are designed to perform in the most challenging environments, including yours.
$4,195.00
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.
Highlights
20-Cell Notetaker
Polaris 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.
Industry Best Math
The BrailleSense Polaris notetaker is the absolute leader for braille mathematics with UEB and Nemeth support, equation creation and editing in the Word Processor, and graphing capabilities.
Exclusive Productivity Apps
Get more done using integrated Google Search and Google Drive applications builit exclusively for the BrailleSense Polaris. It’s all the power of Google with the ease and convenience of a notetaker.
Perkins 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.
Most File Formats Supported
Using our proprietary applications you can open, read, and create .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .brl, .brf, and more. You can also open and read .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, and .epub.
Android OS
Download android apps using the Google Play Store, including the most common apps used in education, work, and at home. This includes apps like Zoom, Google Meet, and so much more.
Specifications
Main Specs
Device Type: Notetaker
Braille Cells: 20
Physical Specifications
Width: 7.28″”
Depth: 4.05″
Height: 0.90″
Weight: 0.91 lbs
Input / Output
1 Micro SD Card Slot
1 USB Type-C
1 Micro HDMI Display Port
Communication
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: 4.1
Video Output: HDMI
Audio Output: Stereo Speakers, Headphone Jack
GPS: Yes
Tech Specs
OS: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
CPU: Samsung Exynos 7420 2.1GHz Octa-core
Ram: 3GB LPDDR3
Storage: 64GB (53GB available to user)
Power
Battery Capacity: 3350 mAH, replaceable
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Run Time: 11 hours
