[Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr

Tue Feb 23 02:24:47 UTC 2010

AS I say, it's a legitimate outfit (and has nothing to do with NFB insofar 
as I am aware and I oughtta know). I've seen one of the identifiers and it 
does work as advertised. But the firm appears extremely reluctant for some 
reason to want to work thru another firm or license anyone else to 
manufacture the device. I haven't a clue why.

Mike Freeman, Member
Board of Directors
National Federation of the Blind

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr

>
> I must say that this outfit is beginning to look very fishy.  For a 
> company that supposedly specializes in products for the blind, their web 
> site is surprisingly poorly designed.  And why are they reluctant to 
> distribute the IBill through blindness products mail order specialists 
> like ILA?  Until someone on this list actually receives one of these 
> gizmos, I will withhold ordering one. I am now very skeptical that this 
> company can deliver the goods.
>
> Gerald
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Stephen Guerra" <stephen at independentliving.com>
> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 10:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr
>
>
>> Gabe-
>>
>> |As usual, your narrative is far from surprising.
>>
>> I will say, that it is surprising to me that the NFB has not sued you for
>> your statements, but only time will tell on the future of this company.
>>
>>
>> Stephen A. Guerra
>> Assistive Technology Specialist and Technical Operations
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gabe Vega
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:02 AM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr
>>
>> After looking up the domain for this company and researching it more I
>> am finding it hard to believe anything will come out of this.
>>
>> the domain is set to expire for a year. on jan 19 2011 and the company
>> is a regestered company in delaware and after looking that up found it
>> to be a shell address for multiple companies with a signing agent only
>> being present. many companies do this for tax purposes.
>>
>> and last, the site is plain, jane and insaine. its lacking in info, it
>> looks like a 5th grade student designed it. and in general it has no
>> professional content.
>>
>> I am left with many questions and I am untrusting of not only this
>> site, but of the NFB for promoting it. hell, for all we know its a NFB
>> shell company? atempting to do research in to how viable demand is for
>> cheep talking devices. in order to prove demand is low and to charge
>> high prices for government to buy products?
>>
>> On 2/22/10, Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> It sounds like Orbit Research is one of those small upsstart companies
>> that
>>> promise a breakthrough product at an affordable price, but ultimately
>> can't
>>> deliver because of inadequate production capacity or gross 
>>> mismanagement.
>>> Obviously, this company needs to improve its customer service.
>>>
>>> Gerald
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:47 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr
>>>
>>>
>>>> Orbit Research wasn't/isn't set up to manufacture the number of
>>>> identifiers consistent with the demand. Presumably, the firm will 
>>>> contact
>>>> you, maria, or anyone else who has expressed a desire to purchase one,
>> for
>>>>
>>>> that matter, when it has more in stock. Since you haven't heard 
>>>> anything,
>>>> you aren't out any money since you haven't given a credit card number.
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:00 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> How long ago did you send them an email message?
>>>>>
>>>>> Gerald
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Maria Bradford" <mtbradford at qwest.net>
>>>>> To: "electronics talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:02 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone!
>>>>>> Can anyone tell me what is happening with orbit research and the 
>>>>>> money
>>>>>> identifier? When I try to call them, I get the message that the money
>>>>>> identifier is backordered. I went to their website and emailed my
>>>>>> request to ordr a money identifier. I still haven't heard anything. I
>>>>>> hope it is not necessary to enter a creditcard number!
>>>>>> Thanks
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