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did anyone get their hands on an orbit reader 20? (self.Blind)
submitted 5.33890920781893y ago by redstone1337
I really want a braille display, and there doesn't seem to be another display in that price range. I know they were available for a very limited time in early February.
I've heard that the refresh rate is rather slow, and that some units have sticky dots. All in all, though, I think you can't go wrong at that price.
I've heard that the refresh rate is rather slow, and that some units have sticky dots. All in all, though, I think you can't go wrong at that price.
Silverottawa 1 points 5y ago
So we have had a total of 6 in our office and 5 needed repairs. crisp but noisy braille, great wireless connectivity but the 5 needed repairs due to the sticky/dead cells. Battery was good as well!
AllHarlowsEve 1 points 5y ago
There's at least 4 or 5 that I've seen in the price range. I know there's the Braille Pens, another that I cannot remember for the life of me, the Orbit 20, and this one.
http://innovisiontech.co
http://innovisiontech.co
Warthil 2 points 5y ago
As far as I know the Innovision is not available in North America. I emailed them few weeks ago and received no response. The braille pen slim is definitely the cheapest option out there but does not have a display. The only time I have seen the BraillePen 12 price close to the Orbit 20 was when a company was getting rid of gently used items. I would be interested in any other options in the Orbit Reader price range though.
Warthil 1 points 5y ago
I agree. Eager to find out how they do after release again this summer after they fix the issues.
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