Key Benefits of Hal

Hal talks as you type, announcing words or characters so you can check what you write.
A single key allows you to read an entire document, email or web page.
Fast and accurate multilingual Braille output for text at your fingertips*.
(Grade 1 & 2 computer or literary Braille supported).
Access complex websites with ease by choosing to list links, headings or frames.
Read image labels, font styles, Windows menus and icons for easy navigation.
Full support of popular applications including PDF documents, form filling, PowerPoint, Word & Email.
Customise the speed and volume of the voice and control the level of detail and punctuation that is spoken or sent to Braille.
Focus highlight and on-screen Braille assists those with residual vision, sighted teachers & helpers.
True multi language support, choice of over 20 languages and different synthesiser languages.
Quality synthesiser included, delivering clear speech and intelligent pronunciation even at high speeds.
Automatic software updates via the Internet ensure you always use the latest version.
Works with most applications from the box, others can usually be mapped.
Includes SAM (Synthesiser Access Manager) for easy support of third-party synths and Braille displays.
Runs on many operating systems, network installations, Terminal Server and Citrix support.
Choice of control panel for accessing features and functions and user selectable range of hotkey shortcuts provide ease of use and requires minimal training.

Also available in pen version.