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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We’re excited to announce the <b>Orbit Player</b>, launching globally today at the <b>CSUN Assistive Technology Conference</b>. This <b>feature-packed DAISY and media player</b> redefines accessibility by making reading, learning, and entertainment more affordable, seamless, and user-friendly. For years, blind and visually impaired individuals have faced <b>high costs and limited support</b> for handheld media players. The Orbit Player changes that. With <b>multilingual text-to-speech, voice guidance, and intuitive tactile navigation</b>, it supports a wide range of book formats, including <b>DAISY, EPUB, DOCX, and PDF</b>. Beyond books, the Orbit Player connects users to <b>online libraries like Bookshare, NFB Newsline and Gutenberg</b>, provides access to <b>internet radio and podcasts</b>, plays personal <b>music files</b>, and features a <b>voice recorder</b> for capturing notes or lectures—all in a <b>compact, durable device with dependable local support</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Unlike traditional media players, the Orbit Player is built on a high-performance Android mobile platform with an octa-core processor, delivering lightning-fast performance today and a future-proof experience with upcoming apps and features.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Join us at the <b>CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, Booth 418</b>, to experience the Orbit Player firsthand and explore our full lineup of <b>accessible technology solutions</b>. <a name="_Hlk192580101">S<b>hipping begins in July 2025. Be the first to experience the Orbit Player! </b>Join our priority shipping list </a><a href="https://www.orbitresearch.com/shipping-list-form/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk192580101'>Sign up here</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk192580101'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk192580101'> for early access.</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk192580101'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Plain text version of the product brochure is included below for convenience. Please visit <a href="https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-player-global-version/for">https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-player-global-version/for</a> for more details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Feature List:</b><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>User-friendly design</b> with physical buttons and tactile markings for intuitive navigation.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Access online libraries</b> such as Bookshare, Gutenberg, NFB Newsline and many others.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Enjoy ALL </b>your <b>music, digital books and documents</b> on a single handheld device<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Play all popular book formats: DAISY,</b> epub, docx, pdf, <b>brf</b>, <b>brl</b>, txt and more<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Play all popular audio formats:</b> MP3, WAV, WMA, M4A, FLAC and more<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Enjoy<b> online streaming content, Internet Radio, and Podcasts</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Voice Recorder app </b>to take notes and record lectures<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Onboard Apps: </b>Clock, Alarm, Calendar, Address book, Calculator<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Built-in high-quality <b>speaker</b> and <b>microphone</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Over <b>16 GB</b> of <b>internal storage</b> and full-sized <b>SD Card</b> slot for <b>unlimited</b> capacity<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Powerful octa-core <b>Android mobile</b> platform enables additional apps to be installed<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Easy navigation</b> with features such as page jump, chapter navigation, and sentence and word jump.<o:p></o:p></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b>Variable playback speeds</b> for a customizable listening experience.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b>Bookmarking functionality</b> to save and resume from specific reading locations.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b>Voice guidance</b> to assist with menu navigation and settings.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth</b> for internet access and connection to peripherals like speakers, headsets and keyboards<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Built-in <b>FM Radio </b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Multilingual TTS support</b> <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>3<b>.5mm stereo headset jack</b> for private listening and recording with headphones or microphones.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Fast<b>-charging, long-life battery</b> for extended usage.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Over 16 GB of internal storage</b> with a full-sized SD card slot for expandable capacity.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Ultra-compact, lightweight design</b> easily fits in a pocket or purse (130g, 4.85 x 2.36 x 0.6 inches).<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Durable construction</b> resistant to dust and fluids, designed for use in harsh environmental conditions.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Automatic Over-The-Air</b> software <b>upgrades</b><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>1-year warranty<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>Description Section:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Orbit Media Player is a versatile, user-friendly device designed to enhance accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals. It features a compact, lightweight design with tactile buttons for easy navigation. The device supports a broad array of file formats, including DAISY 2.02, DAISY 3.0, EPUB, DOCX, PDF, HTML, BRL, BRF, and TXT, making it suitable for both audio and electronic books.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The device offers intuitive navigation with options for page jump, chapter navigation, and word or sentence-level skipping, along with variable playback speeds to customize the listening experience. Bookmarking functionality allows users to save and resume their place, while voice guidance assists with menu navigation and settings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Orbit Media Player includes a built-in microphone for recording lectures or notes and features both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for internet connectivity and peripheral connection. It supports multilingual text-to-speech (TTS) synthesis in numerous languages and supports multiple TTS engines. The high-quality built-in speaker and 3.5mm stereo headset jack provide options for private listening and recording.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>It supports a range of audio formats, including MP3, WAV, WMA, M4A, FLAC and more. It provides access to online libraries like Bookshare, Gutenberg and NFB Newsline. Additional functionalities include calendar and calculator applications, clock and alarms, internet radio, and a podcatcher. The device is equipped with a fast-charging, long-life battery and offers over 16GB of internal storage with a full-sized SD card slot for unlimited expanded capacity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Unlike traditional media players, the Orbit Player is built on a high-performance Android mobile platform with an octa-core processor, delivering lightning-fast performance today and a future-proof experience with upcoming apps and features.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>With its ultra-compact and durable design, the Orbit Media Player is easy to carry and built to withstand harsh conditions. It measures 4.85 x 2.36 x 0.6 inches (12x6x1.5 cm) and weighs just 4.6oz (130g), making it a practical and reliable tool for daily use.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Best Regards,</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Customer Care Team</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Orbit Research</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Goldfield,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.davidgoldfield.com/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.DavidGoldfield.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Marketing,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blazie Technologies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.blazietech.com/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.BlazieTech.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Lonnie & Ashley Swafford<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>5109 Bannon Crossings Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Louisville, KY 40218<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>H: (502) 491-1992<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>M: (502) 609-2394<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>