Braille Star 40

Braille quality: 4.5, Documentation: 3, Setup and configuration: 4, Hardware scrolling features: 4, Cursor routing keys: 4.5, Flexibility of features: 3.5, Portability: 4.5, Audible feedback: 4.5.

ALVA Satellite Traveler

Braille quality: 4.5, Documentation: 4.5, Setup and configuration: 5, Hardware scrolling features: 4.5, Cursor routing keys: 4.5, Flexibility of features: 4.5, Portability: 4, Audible feedback: 4.

The Product Evaluations in this issue contain ratings charts. The following are explanations of the ratings used in those charts.

  1. Little functionality; the device gives users little opportunity to function well
  2. Less than adequate functionality, with much room for improvement
  3. Good functionality but a definite need for improvement
  4. Very good functionality with minor improvements expected in the future
  5. Functionality equal to what a sighted person gets from an equivalent device

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