Beacon Braille 2L
A new two-line, 80-cell braille display
 The NEW Beacon Braille 2L boasts a unique 2-line design combining the benefits of an 80-cell braille display with the compact, light-weight design you get with a 40-cell display. And the best part; it comes in at a cost more similar to a single-line display! The display refreshes fast, is easy to use, and has a long battery life!
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Features:
- Â 80 total braille cells with cursor keys
- Less than half the cost of 80-cell displays
- Unique 2-line design making it ultra-compact
- Lightweight & portable – only 1.4lbs!
- Long battery life, up to 12 hours!
- Works with all major screen-readers and operating systems
- Connects to 5 Bluetooth & 1 USB devices simultaneously!
- Great for users that need lots of exposed cells – ideal for math, reading & spreadsheet work
What makes the Beacon Braille 2L Unique?
- Unique 2-line design :Â Get 2 full 40-cell lines of refreshable braille in one device! Enjoy the functionality of an 80-cell braille display.
- Great for users that need a lot of exposed cells – ideal for math, reading & spreadsheet work.
- Price: The innovative braille cell technology brings down the cost of the device so it can be priced more similarly to a 40-cell display!
- Dedicated Buttons: Connect your USB/Bluetooth devices and use the dedicated buttons on the left of the device to switch between them with ease.
- Made in the USA!
 Unique DesignÂ
The Beacon Braille 2L boasts a unique 2-line design combining the benefits of an 80-cell braille display with the compact, light-weight design you get with a 40-cell display. And better yet, the Beacon Braille 2L is equipped with NEW, innovative braille cell technology that reduces the production cost so it can be priced more like a 40-cell display!Â
ConnectivityÂ
Connect the Beacon Braille 2L with a USB cable or wirelessly through Bluetooth to your computer, phone, tablet and more. Connect with up to 5 bluetooth devices and 1 USB with the push of a button! Use the 6 buttons on the left side of the display to seamlessly switch between your connected devices!Â
CompatibilityÂ
The Beacon Braille 2L works with multiple screen readers on multiple platforms & devices. Use Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android along with major screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, MS Narrator for Windows, VoiceOver for Mac & iOS, TalkBack/BrailleBack for Android.Â
Compact & PortableÂ
The Beacon Braille 2L is just that – two 40-cell lines of braille which reduces the overall footprint of the device, making it ultra-compact. And weighing only 1.4 lbs. means you can take it with you anywhere.Â
Ideal for Reading & Math
The two 40-cell lines are stacked vertically making this device ideal for users who do a lot of math, reading or spreadsheet work.Â
Battery/PowerÂ
Get up to 12 hours of continuous use before you need to charge it and when you do, the powerful USB-C charger will bring it back to 100% in 5 hours.Â
Game Changer
If you are looking for the functionality of an 80-cell braille display but with the price and portability of a 40-cell display, then check out the NEW Beacon Braille 2L. It’s a game changer!Â
Specifications
- Braille Cells: 2 lines of refreshable braille
- 40 braille cells per line
- 80 total braille cells
- Cursor Router Buttons: 80 cursor routing keys
- 40 located above the top braille line
- 40 located below the bottom braille line
- Braille Cell Status Display:
- 1 power cell displaying battery life & bluetooth connection after button push
- Bluetooth 5.0:
- 5 Bluetooth buttons for quick connection, changing between devices and pairing
- USB-C Port:
- 1 USB button for quick pairing via USB-C cable directly to your computer/device
- Status Lights: LEDs on side to indicate power on, battery status, Bluetooth connection
- Controls:
- 5 Navigation buttons (left/right/up/down and enter)
- Power switch on side of unit for easy power on & off
- Compatibility: Any HID screen reader including JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, VoiceOver and TalkBack/BrailleBack
- Power and Battery:
- Built-in Lithium‑Ion battery
- 11.1V 1400 mAhCharging via USB to computer system or adapter USB-C Quick Charging to 100% in 5 hours
- Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
- Connectivity:
- 6 devices simultaneously: 5 Bluetooth, 1 USB-C
- Dimensions: 13 x 2.8 x 0.9 inches (330 x 72 x 23 mm)Â
- Weight: 1.4 lbs /642 gramsÂ
Warranty Coverage
Warranty Period
The Beacon Braille 2L has a two year parts and labor warranty.
Standard Repair Policy
Irie-AT strives to provide our customers with the best product support and after-purchase care. In the event that your product is defective or you require service, please consult your warranty paperwork to determine the eligibility for service.
What is the repair policy?
If the product failure occurs during the warranty period:
- Parts and labor will be covered, unless the damage falls outside of the standard warranty coverage. If the damage falls outside of the warranty coverage please see details below.
If the product failure occurs outside the warranty period:
- All non-warranty repairs will be charged at standard shop rates.
- An Irie-AT Service Technician will inspect the unit and generate a repair quote to provide an estimate of potential charges before proceeding. Once the user authorizes the charges, the Irie-AT Service Technician will proceed with the repair. Upon completion of the repair an invoice will be created and payment will be required before the unit is returned.
Shipping is not included unless specifically indicated be an authorized Irie-AT representative.
Irie-AT is not responsible for any damage that occurs during inbound transport. Should damage occur, Irie-AT will contact the customer immediately so that a shipping claim can be filed if necessary. If damage occurs during outbound shipping please take pictures of the damage and contact Irie-AT immediately resolve the issue.
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