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From: Marc Mulcahy <marc@levelstar.com><br>
Subject: [orion-announce] Orion Status<br>
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:51:30 -0700<br><br>
<font face="Times, Times" size=2>Hello All:<br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2>There have been several questions by
some of our customers regarding the upcoming release of the Orion
products. I want to assure you that our silence in responding to your
questions is due to the fact that we are working diligently to ensure
that we exceed your expectations with these products! <br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2>As most of you know, we have been
partnering with the American Printing House for the Blind, (APH) in
development of these products. Our original agreement included
development of both a device with a Braille display, and a voice-only
device. Though some challenges have delayed market introduction, those
very challenges have resulted in a higher level of research which has
solidified our confidence that the level of customer satisfaction in
these products will be exceeded! <br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2>As we reach the final stages of
development and approach the production stages of the project, Levelstar
Management has decided to invest all energies into the APH version of the
products. This decision will allow for the earliest possible market
introduction of product. The APH Braille Plus 18 Second Generation and
the Braille Plus Second Generation will include all the features and
benefits as planned for the Orion. Though a first quarter 2012
introduction date is anticipated for the APH Braille Plus 18 Second
Generation, all questions regarding availability and pricing of the
Braille Plus Second Generation products should be directed to the
American Printing House for the Blind. <br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2>Subsequent to the release of the APH
products, LevelStar Management will evaluate the feasibility of bringing
the products to market under our own brand name. It's clear from feedback
we've received that people are confused about the feature and benefit
differences between the Orion and the APH Braille Plus Second Generation
products. An absence of any differences between the products would indeed
result in confusion and not benefit anyone in the process and detract
from our goal<i> that is <b>to fulfill the needs of our customers through
dedicated research, resulting in the highest quality product!</b> <br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2><b><i>We very much appreciate your
interest and share in your excitement as to the world that will be opened
with the Braille Plus 18 Second Generation and Braille Plus Second
Generation Products!<br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2><b><i>Respectfully,<br>
</i></b></font><br><br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2><b><i>Marc Mulcahy<br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2><b><i>Vice President Engineering<br>
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<font face="Times, Times" size=2><b><i>Levelstar, LLC
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