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.

Photo showing front view of the orbit reader 40 with cursor routing button on top.

Photo showing front view of the orbit reader 40 with cursor routing button on top and on side USB A drive port

Orbit Reader 40 – Braille Display, Book Reader and Note-taker

$1,899.00

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 favorite books and files from an 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
1. Read and send messages and emails
2. Browse the internet and social media
3. Control your smartphone or computer
Onboard forward and backward translation with support for 40+ languages
Onboard Apps
1. Clock and alarm
2. Calendar
3. 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. 1.65 lb, 11.6 x 3.8 x 1.3 inch
2. 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

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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Category: Braille Devices

Description

Description

A full-featured 40-cell braille display and note-taker – compact, powerful, and affordable.

The Orbit Reader 40 combines the simplicity of a braille display with the productivity of a note-taker. Featuring 40 eight-dot refreshable braille cells with cursor-routing keys and a high-quality Perkins-style keyboard, it provides a fast and comfortable way to read and write in braille. Built on Orbit’s proprietary Tactuator™ technology, it offers signage-quality braille at a fraction of the cost of other 40-cell devices.

The Orbit Reader 40 works both stand-alone and connected to computers and mobile devices. In stand-alone mode, it includes a book reader, file editor, clock, calendar, and calculator. It supports reading and editing BRF, BRL, and text files and allows easy file management – users can create, rename, delete, and copy files and folders directly from the device. Onboard forward and backward translation supports more than 40 languages, and menus and prompts can be localized for different regions.

Navigation is simple and efficient – users can browse folders, insert and edit bookmarks, and scroll horizontally or vertically within documents. Switching between reader, note-taker, and braille display modes is instantaneous. Audio and haptic indicators provide clear feedback for all operations.

When connected over USB or Bluetooth, the Orbit Reader 40 serves as a powerful braille display for up to five devices at once and works seamlessly with popular screen readers on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Fire OS, and Linux. Switching between connected devices is immediate, and navigation is precise with a 4-way arrow pad, select key, and panning rocker keys at each end of the display.

The unit includes a full-size SD card slot and a USB host port, enabling direct access to files on SD cards and USB flash drives and file transfer between them. It also supports external Bluetooth QWERTY keyboards, providing the flexibility to type in either braille or print.

Compact, rugged, and lightweight, the Orbit Reader 40 is built for portability and extended use. Its fast-charging lithium-ion battery, USB-C connectivity, and durable dust- and fluid-resistant construction make it ideal for work, study, and reading anywhere.