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Extended 1-year warranty for Orbit Reader 20 Note: Extended warranty can only be purchased within 60 days from the date of purchase
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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.
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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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This page is for the internal use of Orbit Research
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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
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Due to heavy demand, please allow up to 6 weeks for the product to ship. Orders are shipped in the order they are received.
- 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
Ordering from outside the U.S.: Our online store currently supports U.S. customers only. If you are located outside the United States, please email sales@orbitresearch.com with your full address and we will be happy to send you a formal quote -
- Onboard forward and backward translation with support for 40+ languages
- Onboard Apps
- Clock and alarm
- Calendar
- Calculator
- Unique signage-quality Braille
- 20 eight-dot refreshable Braille cells
- Book-reader mode – read your favourite books and files from SD Card
- Note-taker mode - take notes and edit files
- Braille display mode connects to computers and mobile devices over USB and Bluetooth
- Use stand-alone or connected to a computer or mobile device
- 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
- Control your computer or smartphone
- 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
- Micro-USB port for charging and connectivity
- Fast-charging long-life battery
- Compact, lightweight and portable
- 0.96 lb., 6.6 x 4.3 x 1.25 inch
- 435 grams, 16.8 x 10.9 x 3.2 cm
- Solid, durable construction, resistant to fluids and dust
Ordering from outside the U.S.: Our online store currently supports U.S. customers only. If you are located outside the United States, please email sales@orbitresearch.com with your full address and we will be happy to send you a formal quote -
- The Orbit Reader 20 Plus offers all the features of the revolutionary Orbit Reader 20, including a book reader, editor and the ability to connect to a smartphone or computer via Bluetooth or USB and access all applications.
- In addition, it provides new features for productivity and convenience such as onboard translation to and from braille in over 40 languages, a clock with alarms, a calendar and a calculator.
- You can either buy a new Orbit Reader 20 Plus unit or Can order an Upgrade for your current Orbit Reader 20 unit.
