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Photo showing an angled perspective view of the Orbit Reader 40. Shows the words "Orbit Reader 40" in the braille of the braille display. The picture shows the Perkins-style keyboard on top of the unit, along with cursor routing buttons. On the end of each braille display there are rocker keys for navigation and the left side of the unit shows USB A host port. It also shows the strap-hole.

$1,699.00

Due to heavy demand, please allow up to 6 weeks for the product to ship. Orders are shipped in the order they are received.

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Unique signage-quality Braille
40 eight-dot refreshable Braille cells
Use stand-alone or connected to a computer or mobile device
Book-reader mode – read your favourite books and files from SD Card or USB Flash Drive
Note-taker mode - take notes and edit files
Braille display mode connects to 5 computers and mobile devices over USB and Bluetooth
Works with all popular screen readers on Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chrome OS and Linux
- Read and send messages and emails
- Browse the internet and social media
- Control your smartphone or computer
Onboard forward and backward translation with support for 40+ languages
Onboard Apps
- Clock and alarm
- Calendar
- Calculator
Cursor Routing buttons
Audio and Haptic output
Switch easily and instantly between modes
Full-featured, high-quality Perkins-style 8-key Braille keyboard
Cursor pad with 4-way arrows and select keys for easy navigation
Panning control rocker keys at each end of the display
USB C port for charging and connectivity
Fast-charging long-life battery
Compact, lightweight and portable
- 1.65 lb, 11.6 x 3.8 x 1.3 inch
- 750 grams, 29.5 x 9.6 x 3.3 cm
Solid, durable construction, resistant to fluids and dust
Includes an SD Card, Charger and a USB cable

Download the Product Brochure Download Orbit Research Braille Products Comparison Guide If you are ordering from outside the US, for volume discounts or to become a distributor please contact us at sales@orbitresearch.com For overseas customers, the process works differently. If you would like to place an order, please email us at sales@orbitresearch.com with your full address and phone number, and we will generate a formal quote for you. Please note that our US website is primarily designed for US customers only.

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Orbit Writer – The Perfect Companion for your Smartphone

$99.00

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Works with all smartphones and computers out of the box
Seamless, instant connection
Ultra-compact design easily fits in the pocket or purse
Ergonomic Perkins-style braille keyboard
High-quality scissors keys for smooth and quiet operation with positive tactile feedback
Navigation keys to control your smartphone or computer with intuitive key combinations. No need to use touch gestures
Works with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, Fire OS, Chrome OS and Linux devices
- Read and send messages and emails
- Browse the internet and social media
- Control your smartphone or computer
Simultaneous connection to 5 devices over Bluetooth and one over USB; switch with hotkey combinations
Support for all languages available on phones and computers
Fast-charging long-life battery
- Over 3 days of operation
- Charge in under 2 hours
Lightweight but rugged construction
- 3.2 oz, 6.3 x 2.6 x 0.3 inches
- 90 grams, 16.0 x 6.5 x 0.8 cm
Haptic (vibration) feedback for actions and settings
Attachment points for a strap or lanyard
Comes with a USB charging cable

Download the Product Brochure If you are ordering from outside the US, for volume discounts or to become a distributor please contact us at sales@orbitresearch.com For overseas customers, the process works differently. If you would like to place an order, please email us at sales@orbitresearch.com with your full address and phone number, and we will generate a formal quote for you. Please note that our US website is primarily designed for US customers only.

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Orbit Chat – An app for face-to-face communication with people who are deafblind

Click here to download from Google Playstore

The world’s most affordable solution for face-to-face communications
Completely FREE for users of the Orbit Reader 20
Works with Android smartphones or tablets - no additional hardware needed
Offers the ultimate in portability, reliability and ease of use
The deafblind user does not have to hand their personal phone to a stranger. They can carry an inexpensive tablet or spare phone with them, which is already set up with the app and is already connected with the user’s Orbit Reader 20 device
A blind user can use the self-voicing option of the app without the need for a screen reader. The app does NOT depend on Brailleback or Talkback
The on-screen keyboard obviates the need for an external keyboard, but external keyboards can also be used if desired
A history feature allows the users to scroll back and review previous messages on the Orbit Reader 20 and on the smartphone or tablet
Conversations are also saved automatically into a file with a date and time stamp
A broadcast feature allows the deafblind user to send messages to multiple people who have the app installed
A file transfer feature allows the exchange of files between the Orbit Reader 20 and the phone or tablet
Capable of supporting contracted and uncontracted braille in English and over 40 other languages
Requires a free license to be activated to use with an Orbit Reader 20. Contact us with the serial number of your unit at techsupport@orbitresearch.com to receive the license file.

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Orbit Teacher – A teaching platform for the inclusive classroom

Click here to download Android version Click here to download Windows version

Enables teachers in mainstream classrooms to seamlessly interact with blind students through an app on a smartphone, computer or tablet
Connects over Bluetooth to the student’s Orbit Reader 20 braille display.
Provides a real-time text translation of the braille being read or written by the student on the device.
Provides the ability to develop and deliver educational materials in the form of interactive lessons and tutorials
Tutorials can also leverage audio and speech capabilities from the smartphone, PC or tablet
Integrated file-transfer feature to exchange classwork and homework materials between student and teacher
Capable of supporting contracted and uncontracted braille in English and over 40 other languages
Requires a free license to be activated to use with an Orbit Reader 20. Contact us with the serial number of your unit at techsupport@orbitresearch.com to receive the license file.