- Accession Number:
- 2003.91.1-5
- Description:
- First model of the electronic Mountbatten braille writer; gray plastic exterior and a yellow keypad with blue and black ergonomically designed keys; electric or battery power supply; 480k user RAM; includes voice synthesizer; ports for connecting with PC/notetaker, PC keyboard, text printer, and headphones; braille and print labeling on bottom; on/off switch at front left; retracting yellow handle at front center; "Mountbatten Brailler" in raised print and braille on keypad; serial no. MB609036; weighs about 10 pounds; model is no longer produced. "Funded by Mountbatten Memorial Trust and Commonwealth Dept. of Industry, Technology and Commerce of the Australian Government. Developed by E.M. Bate, RNCB Hereford." --printed label on bottom of braille writer. Included also are: product brochures for the Mountbatten Brailler; 2 Mountbatten Brailler "The Power to achieve" color poster (one with girl, one with boy); and a "Mountbatten Training CD: Workshop One." .1 - braillewriter .2 - brochures .3 - poster (girl) .4 - poster (boy) .5 - CD
- Height:
- 3.5
- Width:
- 9.25
- Length:
- 17.75
- Date Made:
- Aug-96
- Place of Origin:
- Sydney, Australia
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Tim Connell, Quantum Technology Pty. Ltd.
- Subjects:
- Braillewriters Electronic aids
- Dimension Notes:
- 23 x 6.5 in. (posters)
- Made:
- Quantum Technology
- Material:
- Plastic, aluminum, steel
- Exhibit Label:
- Braillewriter
- Updated:
- 10/02/2015
