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Orbit Reader - A cheap braille Display - But will it ever arrive? (self.Blind)
submitted by Warthil
So this item seems pretty cool. A braille reader and display with a couple of smart features at a low price is great. What is not great is the actual release of the item seems to be a moving target. Clearly some production issues. Anyone have any information about what is really happening with this item?
Warthil [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Now it seems like a delay until summer. https://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=18568
jage9 1 points 5y ago
There was also an issue with pins getting stuck on the February batch, though APH replaced defective units and was on top of the situation.
-shacklebolt- 1 points 5y ago
APH finally started selling actual units to the general public about 2 weeks ago (and sold out immediately as expected.) They are expecting ongoing restocks and taking preorders, but who knows?
http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_Orbit%20Reader%2020_37339883P_10001_11051
Some units are being used in test library programs. Perkins has been loaning them to library patrons. https://www.loc.gov/nls/enrollment-equipment/equipment-needed-for-nls-materials/e-braille-equipment/
http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_Orbit%20Reader%2020_37339883P_10001_11051
Some units are being used in test library programs. Perkins has been loaning them to library patrons. https://www.loc.gov/nls/enrollment-equipment/equipment-needed-for-nls-materials/e-braille-equipment/
Warthil [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Good to hear that a few are getting out there. I hope it is an issue of ramping up production rather than not being able to produce at the price point committed.
-shacklebolt- 1 points 5y ago
I have no idea, but especially as it sounds like these devices being mass loaned through NLS is not so far off in the future, I really hope they can sort it out.
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