[Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr

Tue Feb 23 21:08:42 UTC 2010

HP started in a garage in Silicon Valley.
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr


> Well, have you read anything about the history of Dell computers.
> Michael Dell started the company in his college dorm room.  I understand
> that Apple computer started in somebody's garage.
>
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:11 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr
>
>
> Apparently, this company only sells one other product besides the IBill:
> a
> talking scientific calculatr, for which there is not a huge market.  And
>
> although it sounds like a legitimate company, I wonder if it it is
> actually
> being run out of someone's basement.  It seems like a Mickey Mouse
> operation
> that's doomed to fail unless it teams up with an experienced distributor
> of
> blindness products.
>
> Gerald
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] orbit research money identifierr
>
>
>> 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"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>>>>
>>>> Independent Living Aids LLC
>>>>
>>>> 200 Robbins Lane
>>>> Building A, Suite 100
>>>> Jericho, NY 11753
>>>> Phone: (800) 537-2118-x3817
>>>> Direct Fax: (516) 450-3842
>>>>
>>>> Read the All Things ILA Tech Blog
>>>>
>>>> Visit Independent Living Aids on the Web
>>>>
>>>> Visit Soundbytes on the Web
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----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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