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Introducing the Orbit Reader 20

RNIB are proud to announce the launch of the revolutionary refreshable braille display, Orbit Reader 20 for the first time in the UK.

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Produced in conjunction with the Transforming Braille Group, of which RNIB is a member, the Orbit Reader 20 has been created for blind people and offers an easy way to read books and note-taking at an affordable price.

The Orbit Reader 20 is portable and features 20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells. It offers reading books via SD card, simple note-taking, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

As a stand-alone device, you can read content stored on an SD card. Prepare and download your pre-translated materials as brf, brl or txt files and transfer them to the SD card provided. Use any braille code, in any language and of any genre including music, maths, or your favourite book.

The Orbit Reader 20 from RNIB comes with pre-installed content, including a variety of books and a dictionary.

Use Bluetooth to connect to your Apple, Android or Kindle device and access a world of books through reading apps such as Kindle®, Adobe Digital Editions® or iBooks®. The translation into braille is performed by your device's screen reader to give you a quick braille output on your Orbit Reader 20.

The Orbit Reader is the first of its kind, combining the features of a braille reader, simple notetaker, and braille display at an affordable price. We’re proud to have played a part in the development of this new and game-changing generation of products. - Claire Maxwell, RNIB Senior Product Developer

Grants for children and young people

RNIB are working with VICTA to offer a grant scheme for children and young people with sight loss which provides technology that will help them live independently.

Eligibility

  • If you are registered blind or partially sighted, a UK resident and aged between eight and 29 years you could be eligible for an Orbit Reader 20 for Braille users.

For more information or to apply, visit VICTA's website.

Features

  • 20 refreshable eight-dot braille cells; pins represent any six or eight-dot braille code.
  • Eight braille input keys and space bar and two panning control bars.
  • Five-way arrow and select control keys; navigation commands let you easily move around books and magazines.
  • SD card; pre-installed with a selection of books and a dictionary when purchased from RNIB.
  • Reads content of files on an SD card for stand-alone operation.
  • Prepare and download your pre-translated materials as brf, brl or txt files and transfer them to the SD card provided.
  • Use any braille code, in any language and of any genre including music, maths, or your favourite book.
  • Connects to computers and portable devices via USB or Bluetooth for use with a screen reader.
  • Simple note-taking capability.
  • Micro-B USB charging/communication port.

Purchasing an Orbit Reader 20

To purchase the Orbit Reader 20 visit our online shop or contact our Helpline on 0303 123 9999. The Orbit Reader 20 costs £499 ex VAT / £598.80 inc VAT (includes delivery).

Organisations

RNIB are the exclusive distributors. of the Orbit Reader 20, to the United Kingdom and selected European Countries

For all organisations enquiries and sales, please contact the RNIB Commercial team by calling +44 (0) 1733 37 51 53 or email [email protected]

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