The Orbit Reader 20 Plus offers all the features of the revolutionary Orbit Reader 20, including a book reader, editor and the ability to connect to a smartphone or computer via Bluetooth or USB and access all applications. In addition, it provides new features for productivity and convenience such as onboard translation to and from braille in over 40 languages, a clock with alarms, a calendar and a calculator. Equipped with a 20-cell 8-dot display, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus is based on revolutionary braille cell technology developed by Orbit Research. The breakthrough technology uses mainstream components and manufacturing processes to enable unique signage-quality refreshable braille at a fraction of the cost of the piezoelectric technology that has been used in braille cells so far. When used as a standalone reader, it enables the user to read any file from the SD card. These could be BRF and BRL formatted books, text files or files in any format. This allows students, especially in developing countries, to have content loaded on to the SD card by teachers and use the unit without any live connectivity to a computer or the internet. The reader has features for easy navigation, inserting and editing bookmarks, browsing through folders, etc. As a braille display, the Orbit Reader connects to PCs and Macs, iOS devices and Android devices. It provides Bluetooth and USB connectivity and can connect simultaneously to multiple devices. Using the screen reading capability on the computing device, such as Voiceover, Brailleback or popular PC screen readers the user can control the functions of their computer or smartphone, use their favourite apps, read and send text messages and email and browse the internet. As a note-taker, the Orbit Reader offers all essential file creation and editing functions. A user can create new files, save them on SD card and edit existing files. The Orbit Reader also includes file management features, allowing the user to rename, delete, copy, and create folders and files. The device is inherently language independent and prompts and menus can be easily localized for different geographies. While it offers a host of features, the Orbit Reader 20 Plus is extremely easy to use and allows seamless and instantaneous switching between reader, note-taker and braille display modes, as well as selection between connected devices such as a computer or phone. The Orbit Reader 20 Plus is very compact, measuring a little over an inch in height and about 6 inches by 4 inches and weighing under a pound. It includes a high-quality Perkins-style keyboard with 8 keys and a space bar. It also has a cursor pad with 4 arrow keys and a select button, as well as rocker keys on each side of the braille display to control navigation. On the back of the unit is a recess in which is located an SD Card slot, a USB Micro B socket, and a power button. The unit is powered by a user-replaceable fast-charging lithium battery which is recharged through the USB port. It is fluid and dust resistant and its construction is optimized for durability in extreme environmental conditions. Features Onboard forward and backward translation with support for 40+ languages Onboard Apps Clock and alarm Calendar Calculator Unique signage-quality Braille 20 eight-dot refreshable Braille cells Book-reader mode – read your favourite books and files from SD Card Note-taker mode – take notes and edit files Braille display mode connects to computers and mobile devices over USB and Bluetooth Use stand-alone or connected to a computer or mobile device Works with all popular screen readers on Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chrome OS and Linux Read and send messages and emails Browse the internet Control your computer or smartphone Switch easily and instantly between modes Full-featured, high-quality Perkins-style 8-key Braille keyboard Cursor pad with 4-way arrows and select keys for easy navigation Panning control rocker keys at each end of the display Micro-USB port for charging and connectivity Fast-charging long-life battery Compact, lightweight and portable 0.96 lb., 6.6 x 4.3 x 1.25 inch 435 grams, 16.8 x 10.9 x 3.2 cm Solid, durable construction, resistant to fluids and dust