Machine - Object, Clarke & Smith Brailink, c. 1982

Historical information

Created to meet the growing need for Braille users to access computers, and the creation of talking terminals, Clarke and Smith released the Brailink in 1982. Fitting the unit into a briefcase style for portability, it allowed Braille users to read the screen via the refreshable Braille display located above the QWERTY keyboard as well as record data on to either of the cassette recorders for use with other computers.

Physical description

CPU with keyboard, Braille display and two miniature cassette recorders inside a vinyl case

Inscriptions & markings

CS Brailink

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