Dot Pad X
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Specifications
| Specification | Dot Pad X |
|---|---|
General | |
| Manufacturer | Dot Corporation |
| Product Name | Dot Pad X |
| Availability | Available , released in 2025 |
| Price | $5900 |
Dimensions | |
| Size |
274 x 229 x 31 mm 10.8 x 9.0 x 1.2 in |
| Weight |
1200 grams 2 pounds, 10.3 ounces |
Connectivity | USB Client | USB-C port on left side for data transfer, separate USB-C port on right side for power | USB Host | None |
| Bluetooth Client | Bluetooth 5 |
| Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections | 1 |
| Bluetooth Host | No |
| WiFi | None |
| Other connections | |
Audio | |
| Speaker | No |
| Headphones | No |
| Microphone | No |
| External Microphone | No |
| Text to Speech | No |
Features | |
| Feature Level | Simple Display |
Editor | |
| Text Editor | No |
| Braille Editor | No |
| Editor Supports Other Formats | No |
| Editor information | No editor |
Reader | |
| Text | No |
| Braille | No |
| Daisy | No |
| Audio | No |
| Reader information | No reader |
Other Features | |
| Calculator | No |
| Clock | No |
| More Clock Functions | No |
| Calendar | No |
| One-handed Mode | No |
| Other Functions | Graphics rendering applications (running on IOS devices) to create tactile images from image files |
Hardware | |
| Internal Storage | No storage available for user files |
| CPU | ARM Cortex-M4, 32-bit, 120MHz |
| RAM | 64 kB |
| SD Card Slot (full-sized SD) | No |
| Micro SD Card Slot | No |
| USB Storage Support | No |
| Summary | |
| Battery User-replaceable | No |
| Battery Information | Li-ion 3.60V, 10.05Ah, 36.18Wh (1S3P) |
| Power Supply | Power through USB-C (note, power-only port must be used, device will not charge through data port) |
| Power from USB | Yes |
Software | |
| Operating System | |
Interface | |
| Cells | 180 |
| Dots Per Cell | 8 |
| Cells Per Line | 20 |
| Lines | 9 |
| Refreshing Mechanism | Dot Corp cells, approximately 0.3 s refresh time |
| Routing Buttons | No |
| Thumb Keys | No |
| Advance Buttons | Yes |
| Touch Control | No |
| Summary | Advance and reverse buttons above each end of single-line display |
| Graphics | full , Full graphics, 60-by-40 pin array, supports 8-by-20 Braille cells (or 10-by-20 with narrower line spacing), 2.6 mm dot pitch |
Keyboard | |
| Perkins Keyboard | No |
| QWERTY Keyboard | No |
| Arrow Keys | No |
| Modifier Keys | Yes |
| Keyboard summary | Four function keys for navigation and activating items |
Languages | |
| Interface Languages |
0 languages |
| Braille Languages |
0 languages |
Compatibility | |
| Windows | Yes |
| NVDA | Yes |
| JAWS | Yes |
| Supernova | No |
| Mac OS | No |
| BRLTTY | No |
| IOS | Yes |
| Android | No |
| Chrome OS | No |
| Other connection options | |
Reviews
Note: reviews may not cover the latest software versions. Check the date and source of reviews to get the best information about what the review covers and what may also be worth considering.
- Review of the Dot Pad X with specific focus on functionality with IOS devices from Scott Davert on AppleVis
- Review of the Dot Pad X from Strive Ability
- Review of the Dot Pad X from NFB Access On podcast (audio)
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