ALVA 544 Satellite
The ALVA Satellite 544 embodies a level of style, high-tech functionality and ease-of-use that is often associated with a fine, precision instrument. At CBIT 2000, the world's largest hi-tech conference and exposition in Hannover, Germany, the Satellite 544 was the recipient of one of the prestigious iF Product Design Awards from the Industrie Forum Design Hannover. (The Industrie Forum Design Hannover is internationally renowned as one of the leading design institutions in the field of contemporary industrial design.)
Whether the Satellite 544 is used in the office, at school or at home, users will appreciate its exceptional design and innovative control features that lend to increased productivity. If superior Braille output, ease of use, enhanced navigation, durability, advanced technology, portability and style are important, the Satellite 544 is the right choice.
Easy-to-replace and rechargeable batteries
The ALVA Satellite 544 will operate for a minimum of 15 hours on easily replaced rechargeable and/or non-rechargeable batteries. When plugged into AC current, the Satellite will fully energize rechargeable batteries in about 3 hours
Facts and Figures
Front side layout
- Two satellite keypads, six keys each
- 44 piezoelectric Braille cells
- Double Touch Cursors
- Four navigation front keys
- Two operating front keys
Back side layout
- On/off switch
- One nine pin serial port
- Two downstream USB ports for connecting other USB devices
- Upstream USB port for PC connection
- Main power connector
Power supply
- Built-in 110 - 240 volt / 12 watt power adapter
- Ten replaceable and rechargeable AA-type batteries, operation time 15 hours
Configuration options
- Selectable sound schemes
- Use three status cells and forty reading cells or use forty-four reading cells
- Status cells at right or left side
- Switch satellite keypad functions from left to right and vice versa
- Rearrange front key functions
- Save and load different settings
- Self-test facilities
Volume and mass
- 310 x 290 x 24 mm (width x depth x height)
- approx. 2.1 kilograms
Accessories supplied
- Long and short USB and serial cables
- Power supply cable
- Combination backpack/carrying case
- Two keyboard supports
- Velcro attachment strips for laptops
- ALVA Satellite drivers
- ALVA Satellite manual in print, Braille and on CD
Compatibility
- IBM compatible PCs
- Windows 95/98/ME or NT4/2000/XP
- Open Standard enables compatibility with most screen reader software and operating systems.
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