BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB

Keep every app, document, and browser tab moving while you read in braille with the BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB. A familiar laptop-style keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, and a built-in 40-cell braille display come together in one portable device. With 32GB of RAM for demanding multitasking, you can research, write, and work in Microsoft 365 with direct braille access, without slowing down.

Pre-order by December 31 and save $500 on the 32 GB or $250 on the 16 GB

$7,199.00

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Power Through Your Busiest Days in Braille With the BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB

Your workload does not happen one task at a time. A research paper means a dozen sources open at once. A workday means email, a shared spreadsheet, a video call, and a report draft, all competing for attention. You need a device that can handle it all. For college students and professionals who are blind or have low vision, keeping up also means reading that work accurately. A sluggish device, or switching between a laptop and a separate braille display, costs time you do not have.

Meet the BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB

The BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB brings a familiar laptop-style keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, and a built-in 40-cell braille display together in one portable device. You type on the keyboard you know, read every word in braille, and move through Windows with cursor routing keys that take you straight to the text you want to edit.

Built for Demanding Work

With 32GB of RAM, this model provides extra memory for more demanding multitasking. Keep multiple Microsoft 365 apps, research tabs, and large files open side by side. It delivers the same essential experience as the 16GB version, with additional headroom for heavier workloads and the years of growth ahead. If your studies or career keep you juggling several applications at once, this model is designed to keep pace with you.

Your Workflow With the BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY

Start in KeySoft, a braille-first interface, or open your Windows applications with NVDA or JAWS. Six months of JAWS are included. Create documents, manage email, browse the web, and work in Microsoft 365 with direct braille access. An Intel Core Ultra 5 processor and 512GB of storage keep everything responsive. A battery rated for approximately five hours of continuous use carries you through a long day.

Who Can Benefit?

The BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB is designed for people who are blind or have low vision, are comfortable using a QWERTY keyboard and a screen reader, and need extra memory for demanding multitasking. It suits anyone whose work regularly involves many applications, large files, and long sessions.

  • Graduate Students and Researchers: Keep journal articles, citation tools, and a long thesis draft open at the same time. Reviewing complex writing in braille helps catch errors that are easy to miss by ear.
  • Professionals and Executives: Move between email, spreadsheets, presentations, and video meetings without slowing down. HDMI and USB-C video out make it easy to present to clients and teams.
  • College Students in Demanding Programs: Handle heavy course loads in fields like science, engineering, law, and business, with KeyMath for technical work. Microsoft 365 with direct braille access keeps you in the same files as classmates and professors.
  • Veterans in Civilian Careers: Veterans who use a keyboard and screen reader can take on demanding workplace roles with confidence. Braille reading adds precision to reports, records, and correspondence.
  • Accessibility and Technology Professionals: Run several Windows applications at once while testing, training, or supporting others. The choice of KeySoft, NVDA, or JAWS supports flexible workflows.
  • Buyers Planning for the Future: The extra memory gives you more headroom as your software and responsibilities grow. It is a smart choice for anyone who expects their workload to increase over time.

How Will BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY?

The BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB is built for the days when everything happens at once. Draft a report in Word while a spreadsheet stays open in Excel and your inbox updates in Outlook, then review every line in braille before you hit send. Switch between KeySoft and Windows using NVDA or JAWS whenever the task calls for it. Use KeyMath for technical coursework, read in Victor Reader, or connect to your phone or computer through Braille Terminal and work as a braille display. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth keep you connected, and HDMI and USB-C video out let you present your work to a professor, client, or team. The extra memory means less waiting and more doing, so you can work at the pace your goals demand, with confidence and independence.

What the Experts Say

“Some of the people we work with are running a business, finishing a dissertation, or managing a team, and they cannot afford to wait on their technology. The BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB is the model I point them to. It gives them a keyboard they already know, braille right under their fingers, and the extra memory to keep everything open at once. Watching someone move from their inbox to a spreadsheet to a presentation, reading every detail in braille without missing a beat, is exactly why I love this work. This device helps people show up fully in demanding roles, on their own terms.” — Scott Krug, President, New England Low Vision and Blindness

Experience the BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB Today

Your ambitions deserve technology that keeps up. Reach out to New England Low Vision and Blindness to learn more about the BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB, ask questions, and decide whether the 32GB or 16GB model best fits the way you work. Our team is committed to helping every person find the right low vision and blindness solution. We take the time to understand your goals and daily routine, then guide you from your first conversation through setup and training. Contact us today and take the next step toward greater independence.

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Features

Extra Memory for Heavier Workloads

Keep multiple applications, research tabs, and large files open at once. The 32GB configuration gives you added headroom without changing the experience you rely on.

Familiar Laptop-Style QWERTY Keyboard

Type at the speed you already know, with no need to learn braille input.

Built-In 40-Cell Braille Display

Read every word in braille, with cursor routing keys that take you straight to the text you want to edit.

Your Choice of KeySoft, NVDA, or JAWS

Work in KeySoft’s braille-first environment, or open your Windows applications with NVDA or JAWS. Six months of JAWS are included.

Microsoft 365 With Direct Braille Access

Create documents, manage email, and work in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint with KeySoft add-ins on a fully licensed copy of Windows 11 Pro. A Microsoft 365 subscription is required.

KeyMath, Victor Reader, and Braille Terminal

Solve math, read books and online libraries, and connect to a phone or computer to use the device as a braille display.

HumanWare Thumb Keys and Action Button

Navigate comfortably with HumanWare’s signature thumb keys, and record voice notes or dictate with a dedicated action button.

Specifications

General specifications

  • Available in Qwerty/ QWERTZ / AZERTY
  • 40 Cells with cursor routing keys
  • Includes Windows 11 Pro fully licensed
  • Customized NVDA Powered by KeySoft user interface
  • FREE 6 months JAWS available with subscription optional through HumanWare
  • Battery autonomy: 5 hours performance continuous use

Material specifications

  • Processor : Intel Core Ultra 5 (10-cores processor)
  • 16GB or 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)

Applications

  • KeySoft Core applications include:
    Braille Editor : KeyBRF
  • Braille Terminal
  • File Manager : KeyFiles
  • KeySoft Control Center
  • Math Editor: KeyMath
  • Victor Reader
  • Optional JAWS for BrailleNote (6-month free trial and subscription available from HumanWare)
  • Office 365 (Subscription required)
  • KeySoft Add-ins available with Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Store
  • Other windows applications are available on install

Dimensions and Weight

  • Width: 295mm (11.61 in)
  • Depth: 202.5 mm (6.97 in)
  • Thickness: 21mm (1.09 in)
  • Weight: 1300g (2.87 lbs)

Ports and Buttons

  • HumanWare signature Thumb keys
  • KeySoft Home Button
  • 2 USB-C Thunderbolt ports (Charging and Video out)
  • USB-A 3.2
  • Kensington Lock
  • HDMI
  • 3.5MM Jack
  • Volume up and down
  • Action button (Voice recording / Dictate)

Reviews

“My dissertation research means twenty sources open at once. This keeps up, and reading my chapters in braille has made my writing sharper.” — Alicia, Doctoral Candidate

“I run my own consulting business. Email, spreadsheets, and proposals all stay open, and I proof everything in braille before it goes to a client.” — Thomas, Small Business Owner

“I test software for accessibility, so I always have several programs running. The extra memory makes a real difference in my day.” — Kevin, Accessibility Specialist

“Moving into a management role meant more meetings and more documents. I can present over HDMI and still follow my notes in braille.” — Sandra, Operations Manager

“After the Army I went back to school for engineering. KeyMath and the braille display help me work through problems at my own pace.” — Luis, U.S. Army Veteran

“Law school is nothing but long readings and longer briefs. Being able to read my drafts in braille gives me real confidence.” — Naomi, Law Student

What's in the box?

  • BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY
  • Carrying case
  • Two-part power supply
  • Command summary in braille
  • Getting started guide in braille
  • 6-month JAWS trial (optional)

Frequently Asked Questions

The 32GB refers to the device’s RAM. It provides extra memory for more demanding multitasking, such as running several applications, browser tabs, and large files at the same time.
Both deliver the same essential experience: a QWERTY keyboard, a 40-cell braille display, Windows 11 Pro, and KeySoft. The 16GB model offers a lower entry price for everyday learning and productivity, while the 32GB model is designed for heavier workloads. Our team can help you decide which fits your needs and budget.
It is designed for students in higher education and professionals who are comfortable using a QWERTY keyboard and a screen reader, especially those whose work involves demanding multitasking.
Yes. Using the Braille Terminal application, it can connect to another computer or smartphone and work as a braille display.
The device includes a one-year warranty from HumanWare.
At New England Low Vision and Blindness, we provide personalized training to ensure you get the most out of your BrailleNote Evolve QWERTY 40 Braille Notetaker 32GB.
New England Low Vision and Blindness offers financing options to make this technology more accessible. Please visit our Financing page for solutions: https://nelowvision.com/financial-support-for-assistive-technology/.

What Our Customers Say

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