An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)

26/06/2023 1h 16min
An Introduction to the Orbit Reader (Extra 58)

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Episode Synopsis

The Orbit Reader range is now very extensive and comprises the Orbit Reader 20, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus and the Orbit Reader 40. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, James Bowden, Braille Technical Officer at RNIB, talked us through what these products can do, how they work, and the differences between Orbit Readers and other braille displays and notetakers.



We learnt:




The differences between the Orbit Reader 20, 20 Plus and 40



How Orbit technology differs from traditional braille display technology



How to find and open files



How to find text within a file



How to use the editor



How to transfer files between the Orbit and a computer




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