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Any Updates on the Orbit Braille Display? (self.Blind)
submitted by Prefect316
Been out of the loop for a while so I might have missed an announcement. Last I heard the braille display would be about $500 and was set to start shipping in spring, but I never heard a solid date. Any updates? I can't wait to get my hands on this. If my DOR counselor won't approve it for me I'm actually willing to shell out myself.
-shacklebolt- 1 points 6y ago
> If my DOR counselor won't approve it for me I'm actually willing to shell out myself.
If DOR is willing to pay for it, why not pick a more feature rich display?
I spoke with an APH representative at CSUN in March. They said that they do have the device right now, and are awaiting additional shipments to build stock before taking orders. The website now also has a release of "spring 2017."
While I am frustrated with the delay, the confirmation that they actually are building real stock of the displays is very positive that they are closer to delivery.
If DOR is willing to pay for it, why not pick a more feature rich display?
I spoke with an APH representative at CSUN in March. They said that they do have the device right now, and are awaiting additional shipments to build stock before taking orders. The website now also has a release of "spring 2017."
While I am frustrated with the delay, the confirmation that they actually are building real stock of the displays is very positive that they are closer to delivery.
Prefect316 [OP] 1 points 6y ago
I may pick out a more extravagant display, I'm just not sure if DOR is going to want to foot the bill.
What did you think of the Orbit display from a physical standpoint? I'd personally like something portable enough to slip into my pocket. Right now I have a 32-cell display and although it's good, I'd like something significantly smaller.
What did you think of the Orbit display from a physical standpoint? I'd personally like something portable enough to slip into my pocket. Right now I have a 32-cell display and although it's good, I'd like something significantly smaller.
-shacklebolt- 1 points 6y ago
The Orbit is probably a little bit big to fit into a pocket, unless you have large ones.
For what it is, I was very impressed. The braille definitely makes a click refreshing, but it wasn't terribly loud. The refresh does take a little longer than most displays. Connecting it to my phone was very smooth. I also like that it has the ability to read files off an SD card for times you want it disconnected.
If DOR was paying for it and I wanted a pocket display to accompany my existing larger display, I would personally prefer the smart beetle (14 cell) from HIMS. The build design, braille, and especially the buttons buttons seemed nicer than the freedom scientific focus 14 blue I've used. It has cursor buttons, which the orbit reader does not. Overall it was just a nice display to use when I tried a demo of it. It might be a little smaller than the orbit reader, I'm not too sure.
I am personally going to buy the orbit reader when it comes out as I am buying it cash, and I didn't see $800 or more difference between the orbit reader and the more expensive small displays for my uses. If it were a more affordable option, I'd pick the smart beetle.
For what it is, I was very impressed. The braille definitely makes a click refreshing, but it wasn't terribly loud. The refresh does take a little longer than most displays. Connecting it to my phone was very smooth. I also like that it has the ability to read files off an SD card for times you want it disconnected.
If DOR was paying for it and I wanted a pocket display to accompany my existing larger display, I would personally prefer the smart beetle (14 cell) from HIMS. The build design, braille, and especially the buttons buttons seemed nicer than the freedom scientific focus 14 blue I've used. It has cursor buttons, which the orbit reader does not. Overall it was just a nice display to use when I tried a demo of it. It might be a little smaller than the orbit reader, I'm not too sure.
I am personally going to buy the orbit reader when it comes out as I am buying it cash, and I didn't see $800 or more difference between the orbit reader and the more expensive small displays for my uses. If it were a more affordable option, I'd pick the smart beetle.
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