RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national convention last year, and I looked it over. I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are tight. One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille. It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard. Bill Outman -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so Hello Everyone, Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference here in southern California. Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays for use with my iOS devices. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and were equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model. I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that, is a beautiful device. Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display. And the beat goes on, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and the manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't think they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is all I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what is actually going on. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Till we speak again, may the warm winds of Heaven blow softly upon your house, may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder. - Original Message - From: "Bill Outman" To: Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national convention last year, and I looked it over. I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are tight. One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille. It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard. Bill Outman -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so Hello Everyone, Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference here in southern California. Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays for use with my iOS devices. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and were equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model. I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that, is a beautiful device. Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display. And the beat goes on, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &qu
RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and distribution if APH is going to be out of the picture. Bill Outman -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and the manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't think they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is all I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what is actually going on. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Till we speak again, may the warm winds of Heaven blow softly upon your house, may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder. - Original Message - From: "Bill Outman" To: Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national convention last year, and I looked it over. I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are tight. One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille. It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard. Bill Outman -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so Hello Everyone, Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference here in southern California. Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays for use with my iOS devices. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and were equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model. I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that, is a beautiful device. Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display. And the beat goes on, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or mode
Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
You can purchase the Orbit Reader 20 from http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/tactile-products/orbit-reader-20/ Sent from my iPhone X > On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Bill Outman wrote: > > Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and distribution > if APH is going to be out of the picture. > > Bill Outman > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Kay Malmquist > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so > > Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and the > manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't think > they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is all > I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what is > actually going on. > > Kay Malmquist > kay.malmqu...@gmail.com > > Till we speak again, > may the warm winds of Heaven > blow softly upon your house, > may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make happy > tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder. > - Original Message - > From: "Bill Outman" > To: > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM > Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so > > > That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national > convention last year, and I looked it over. > > I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are > tight. > > One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again > recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the > cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille. > > It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard. > > Bill Outman > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of M. Taylor > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so > > Hello Everyone, > > Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology > Conference here in southern California. > > Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays > for use with my iOS devices. > > Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that > they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was > there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and were > equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model. > > I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from > other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that, > is a beautiful device. > > Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test > drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display. > > And the beat goes on, > > Mark > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com &
RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
That’s good to know we can purchase directly. Bill Outman From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of William James Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 10:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so You can purchase the Orbit Reader 20 from http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/tactile-products/orbit-reader-20/ Sent from my iPhone X On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Bill Outman wrote: Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and distribution if APH is going to be out of the picture. Bill Outman -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and the manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't think they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is all I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what is actually going on. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Till we speak again, may the warm winds of Heaven blow softly upon your house, may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder. - Original Message - From: "Bill Outman" To: Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national convention last year, and I looked it over. I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are tight. One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille. It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard. Bill Outman -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so Hello Everyone, Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference here in southern California. Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays for use with my iOS devices. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and were equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model. I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that, is a beautiful device. Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display. And the beat goes on, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving
Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
I think I would be concerned about ongoing support and maintenance. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2019, at 7:43 AM, William James wrote: > > You can purchase the Orbit Reader 20 from > http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/tactile-products/orbit-reader-20/ > > Sent from my iPhone X > >> On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Bill Outman wrote: >> >> Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and >> distribution if APH is going to be out of the picture. >> >> Bill Outman >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Kay Malmquist >> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so >> >> Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and the >> manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't think >> they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is all >> I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what >> is actually going on. >> >> Kay Malmquist >> kay.malmqu...@gmail.com >> >> Till we speak again, >> may the warm winds of Heaven >> blow softly upon your house, >> may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make >> happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder. >> - Original Message - >> From: "Bill Outman" >> To: >> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM >> Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so >> >> >> That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national >> convention last year, and I looked it over. >> >> I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are >> tight. >> >> One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again >> recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the >> cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille. >> >> It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard. >> >> Bill Outman >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of M. Taylor >> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so >> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology >> Conference here in southern California. >> >> Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays >> for use with my iOS devices. >> >> Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that >> they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was >> there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and were >> equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model. >> >> I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from >> other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that, >> is a beautiful device. >> >> Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test >> drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display. >> >> And the beat goes on, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/vipho
Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
What I was told is that APH is temporarily out of stock. Needless to say that
the folks manning their booth at CSUN were clueless.
Andy
- Original Message -
From: William James
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
You can purchase the Orbit Reader 20 from
http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/tactile-products/orbit-reader-20/
Sent from my iPhone X
On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Bill Outman wrote:
Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and
distribution if APH is going to be out of the picture.
Bill Outman
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Kay Malmquist
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and
the manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't
think they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is
all I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what
is actually going on.
Kay Malmquist
kay.malmqu...@gmail.com
Till we speak again,
may the warm winds of Heaven
blow softly upon your house,
may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make
happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder.
- Original Message -
From: "Bill Outman"
To:
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM
Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national
convention last year, and I looked it over.
I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are
tight.
One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again
recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the
cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille.
It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard.
Bill Outman
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of M. Taylor
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
Hello Everyone,
Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology
Conference here in southern California.
Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays
for use with my iOS devices.
Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that
they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was
there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and
were
equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model.
I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from
other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that,
is a beautiful device.
Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test
drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display.
And the beat goes on,
Mark
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Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
That tells me that there is a communication breakdown. The left-hand damn sure does not know what the right hand is doing. I will refrain from responding upon this point from here. It might get me kicked off this list. Sent from my iPhone X > On Mar 16, 2019, at 6:55 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: > > What I was told is that APH is temporarily out of stock. Needless to say > that the folks manning their booth at CSUN were clueless. > > Andy > > - Original Message - > From: William James > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 7:43 AM > Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so > > You can purchase the Orbit Reader 20 from > http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/tactile-products/orbit-reader-20/ > > Sent from my iPhone X > >> On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Bill Outman wrote: >> >> Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and >> distribution if APH is going to be out of the picture. >> >> Bill Outman >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Kay Malmquist >> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so >> >> Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and the >> manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't think >> they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is all >> I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what >> is actually going on. >> >> Kay Malmquist >> kay.malmqu...@gmail.com >> >> Till we speak again, >> may the warm winds of Heaven >> blow softly upon your house, >> may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make >> happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder. >> - Original Message - >> From: "Bill Outman" >> To: >> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM >> Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so >> >> >> That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national >> convention last year, and I looked it over. >> >> I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are >> tight. >> >> One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again >> recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the >> cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille. >> >> It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard. >> >> Bill Outman >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of M. Taylor >> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so >> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology >> Conference here in southern California. >> >> Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille displays >> for use with my iOS devices. >> >> Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered that >> they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I was >> there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and were >> equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model. >> >> I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays, from >> other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now, that, >> is a beautiful device. >> >> Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to test >> drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display. >> >> And the beat goes on, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> caraqu...@caraquinn
Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
I am curious now! needless to say I was not happy with this device, or its support or lack thereof. On Mar 16, 2019, at 8:15 PM, William James wrote: That tells me that there is a communication breakdown. The left-hand damn sure does not know what the right hand is doing. I will refrain from responding upon this point from here. It might get me kicked off this list. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
What I was told by someone at APH was that they do not have any and do not
think they will be getting any in any time soon, if at all.
Kay Malmquist
kay.malmqu...@gmail.com
Till we speak again,
may the warm winds of Heaven
blow softly upon your house,
may the great spirit bless all who enter there,
may your moccasins make happy tracks in many snows,
And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder.
- Original Message -
From: Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
What I was told is that APH is temporarily out of stock. Needless to say
that the folks manning their booth at CSUN were clueless.
Andy
- Original Message -
From: William James
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think
so
You can purchase the Orbit Reader 20 from
http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/tactile-products/orbit-reader-20/
Sent from my iPhone X
On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Bill Outman wrote:
Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and
distribution if APH is going to be out of the picture.
Bill Outman
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf Of Kay Malmquist
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think
so
Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group
and the manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they
don't think they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all.
That is all I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody
know what is actually going on.
Kay Malmquist
kay.malmqu...@gmail.com
Till we speak again,
may the warm winds of Heaven
blow softly upon your house,
may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins
make happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your
shoulder.
- Original Message -
From: "Bill Outman"
To:
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM
Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think
so
That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national
convention last year, and I looked it over.
I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are
tight.
One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again
recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact
the
cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read
Braille.
It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard.
Bill Outman
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf
Of M. Taylor
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
Hello Everyone,
Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive
Technology
Conference here in southern California.
Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille
displays
for use with my iOS devices.
Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered
that
they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I
was
there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20
and were
equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model.
I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays,
from
other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now,
that,
is a beautiful device.
Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to
test
drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display.
And the beat goes on,
Mark
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Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
What a shame., that one of the most recognized pervayers of service can't give
straight answers about a product that clearly many folks would purchase.
Fred Olver
- Original Message -
From: Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
What I was told is that APH is temporarily out of stock. Needless to say
that the folks manning their booth at CSUN were clueless.
Andy
- Original Message -
From: William James
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
You can purchase the Orbit Reader 20 from
http://www.orbitresearch.com/product/tactile-products/orbit-reader-20/
Sent from my iPhone X
On Mar 16, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Bill Outman wrote:
Agreed. It would be good to know who will pick up the sales and
distribution if APH is going to be out of the picture.
Bill Outman
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf Of Kay Malmquist
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:26 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
Apparently there is a problem between the Transforming Braille group and
the manufacturer and as I was told by someone at APH yesterday, they don't
think they will be selling the Orbit reader any time soon, if at all. That is
all I was told. I think someone needs to come out and let everybody know what
is actually going on.
Kay Malmquist
kay.malmqu...@gmail.com
Till we speak again,
may the warm winds of Heaven
blow softly upon your house,
may the great spirit bless all who enter there, may your moccasins make
happy tracks in many snows, And may the rainbow always touch your shoulder.
- Original Message -
From: "Bill Outman"
To:
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:46 AM
Subject: RE: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
That's surprising, because I know they had one at the NFB national
convention last year, and I looked it over.
I'm interested in one, just need to work on financing, as my funds are
tight.
One of my fellow local chapter members has one that I looked at again
recently. I am impressed by the crispness of the display, the fact the
cells can be easily felt, a factor for me in attempting to read Braille.
It could double as my Bluetooth keyboard.
Bill Outman
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On
Behalf
Of M. Taylor
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 1:18 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Test Drive an Orbits Reader Display Anyone? I Don't think so
Hello Everyone,
Today, I went to the exhibit hall at the 2019 CSUN Assistive Technology
Conference here in southern California.
Among other goals, I was interested in test driving a few Braille
displays
for use with my iOS devices.
Imagine my surprise when I arrived at the A.P.H. booth and discovered
that
they had no Orbit Reader 20s on hand for visitors to explore. While I
was
there, 2 other people walked up and asked about the Orbit Reader 20 and
were
equally disappointed at the lack of a demo model.
I did, however, get a look at an entire host of other BRaile displays,
from
other companies, including the latest version of the Focus 40. Now,
that,
is a beautiful device.
Regardless, I was sorely disappointed at not having an opportunity to
test
drive the Orbit Reader 20 Braille display.
And the beat goes on,
Mark
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