Orbit Reader 40
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Specifications
| Specification | Orbit Reader 40 |
|---|---|
General | |
| Manufacturer | Orbit Research |
| Product Name | Orbit Reader 40 |
| Availability | Available , released in 2020 |
| Price | $1899 |
Dimensions | |
| Size |
295 x 96 x 33 mm 11.6 x 3.8 x 1.3 in |
| Weight |
750 grams 1 pounds, 10.5 ounces |
Connectivity | USB Client | USB-C, on right side, for Braille display or data transfer (only one at a time) | USB Host | USB-A port on left side for USB drives |
| Bluetooth Client | Bluetooth 5 |
| Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections | 5 |
| Bluetooth Host | For keyboards only |
| WiFi | None |
| Other connections | |
Audio | |
| Speaker | Yes, for system sounds |
| Headphones | No |
| Microphone | No |
| External Microphone | No |
| Text to Speech | No |
Features | |
| Feature Level | Smart Display |
Editor | |
| Text Editor | Yes |
| Braille Editor | Yes |
| Editor Supports Other Formats | No |
| Editor information | Editor supports Braille and text files with full translation |
Reader | |
| Text | Yes |
| Braille | Yes |
| Daisy | No |
| Audio | No |
| Reader information | Reader supports Braille and text files |
Other Features | |
| Calculator | Four-function calculator |
| Clock | Yes |
| More Clock Functions | Alarm (flashes Braille cells, does not make another sound) |
| Calendar | Yes |
| One-handed Mode | No |
| Other Functions | |
Hardware | |
| Internal Storage | No storage available for user files |
| CPU | |
| RAM | Unknown |
| SD Card Slot (full-sized SD) | Yes |
| Micro SD Card Slot | No |
| USB Storage Support | No |
| Summary | Full-sized SD cards and USB drives, FAT filesystem |
| Battery User-replaceable | Yes |
| Battery Information | |
| Power Supply | Power through USB-C port |
| Power from USB | Yes |
Software | |
| Operating System | |
Interface | |
| Cells | 40 |
| Dots Per Cell | 8 |
| Cells Per Line | 40 |
| Lines | 1 |
| Refreshing Mechanism | orbit |
| Routing Buttons | Yes |
| Thumb Keys | No |
| Advance Buttons | Yes |
| Touch Control | No |
| Summary | Reverse and advance buttons on either end of display |
| Graphics | , |
Keyboard | |
| Perkins Keyboard | Yes |
| QWERTY Keyboard | No |
| Arrow Keys | Yes |
| Modifier Keys | No |
| Keyboard summary | Perkins keyboard, space bar below display, arrows and center key |
Languages | |
| Interface Languages |
44 languages
|
| Braille Languages |
44 languages
|
Compatibility | |
| Windows | Yes |
| NVDA | Yes |
| JAWS | Yes |
| Supernova | Yes |
| Mac OS | Yes |
| BRLTTY | Yes |
| IOS | Yes |
| Android | Yes |
| Chrome OS | Yes |
| Other connection options | Standard HID, Orbit HID, Serial, and emulation of Baum display protocol |
Reviews
Note: reviews may not cover the latest software versions. Check the date and source of reviews to get the best information about what the review covers and what may also be worth considering.
- Review of the Orbit Reader 40 from the Helen Keller Technology, Research and Innovation Center
- Comparison of 40-cell displays including the Orbit Reader 40 from the Helen Keller Technology, Research and Innovation Center
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