Freedom Scientific Announces New Compact Braille Displays.

Freedom Scientific, the world leader in assistive technology for those that are low vision or blind, announced the release of the new Focus 40 Blue and Focus 14 Blue, the next generation of Focus Braille displays. 

The new Focus 40 Blue is almost 40 percent smaller and lighter than the previous model but packs even bigger features, including a highly refined Braille keyboard design. It’s a complete Braille interface device. The keyboard to be extremely comfortable to use for long periods, while Brailling rapidly and accurately. The 40 cells of Braille let you get serious work done with your PC, yet the sleek size and Bluetooth capability make it great for connecting to a wide range of mobile devices, so you can send and receive text messages and e-mails from your smartphone while on the go.

The new, pocket-sized Focus 14 Blue is a tiny yet powerful 14-cell refreshable Braille display with a full 8-key Braille keyboard and all the features of the Focus 40 Blue. “The Focus 14 Blue makes it easy to read and respond to text messages, deal with e-mail, and use applications silently and efficiently. It features the same comfortable keyboard as the new Focus 40 Blue and can be used in its case while slung from your neck – the perfect smartphone companion." Both displays feature Bluetooth and USB connectivity and are fully compatible with JAWS BrailleIn providing for Contracted Braille input into many Windows applications. Pricing and Availability: The new Focus 40 Blue is priced at $2,795 and will begin shipping in June 2012. The Focus 14 Blue is only $1,295 and will ship in July 2012. For complete specifications, contact Freedom Scientific at 800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000.