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Communicator
GS-Q1G
As SGD
GS-Q1SGD
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Communicator Q1 Ultimate
The speed and versatility of a Windows XP
computer with go anywhere portability
Options:
• Each option includes the seamlessly integrated software below
• Communicator Q1 Ultimate
• Communicator Q1 Ultimate as a dedicated speech generating device
(Medicare compliant)/alternative augmentative communication with software;
80% covered by Medicare
• Optional external hard drive, $225
Click here to
hear the difference between NeoSpeech and Microsoft Speech
Links to included software:
• Gus! Multimedia Speech System: dynamic display communication software
• Gus! Access Board: on-screen keyboard unmatched in its ability to control Windows or applications
• Gus! Scanning Cursor: offers switch/scan users a way to move the cursor and perform mouse clicks
• Gus! Overboard with Neospeech: overlay and board designer with speech output
• Click for comparison to
competitors
Compare to competitors |
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Q1 Ultimate |
Mini-Merc |
Say-it-Sam |
Tech/Touch |
DV4 |
| Vendor |
Gus Communications |
ATI, Inc. |
Words+, Inc. |
AMDI |
Dynavox |
| Price |
$2,995 (free shipping) |
$6,992 |
$7,695 |
$6,544 |
$7,515 |
| Windows version |
Windows XP |
Windows XP |
Windows XP |
Windows XP |
Windows CE |
| RAM Memory |
512MB |
512MB |
512MB |
256MB |
?? |
| Hard drive |
40GB |
40GB |
?? |
20GB |
?? |
| Processor speed |
900MHz |
677Mhz |
1GHz |
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?? |
| Speech Software |
Gus Speech Bundle
or
SD/Boardmaker |
SD/Boardmaker |
SD/Boardmaker |
SD/Boardmaker |
Dynavox |
| Speech Synthesizer |
NeoSpeech |
DECtalk |
DECtalk |
DECtalk |
DECtalk |
| Voice Quality |
Best (natural voice) |
robotic |
robotic |
robotic |
robotic |
| Weight |
1.7 pounds |
3.5 pounds |
3.9 pounds |
4.5 pounds |
5.9 pounds |
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Communicator
GS-C2K
Dedicated Device
GS-C2DD
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Communicator 2000
The speed and versatility of a Windows XP
computer with go anywhere portability
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will pay up to $2,000
towards the cost of a speech device, like the Communicator 2000
shown here.
Link to details. This package
includes free software upgrades and free toll-free technical
support....for life.
Options:
• Each option includes the seamlessly integrated software below
• Communicator 2000 (computer by Hewlett Packard) with Windows XP
Home
• Communicator 2000 as a dedicated speech generating device
(Medicare compliant)/alternative augmentative communication with software;
80% covered by Medicare
Computer Specifications:
1.6GHz Intel Celeron M processor, 256MB RAM memory, 15" XGA TFT
display, 40GB hard drive, 2 USB 2.0 ports, built-in Wireless LAN
(802.11b/g), 10/100 Ethernet LAN, 56K modem, DVD-ROM drive, and only 6.5 pounds
Click here to
hear the difference between NeoSpeech and Microsoft Speech
Links to included software:
• Gus! Multimedia Speech System: dynamic display communication software
• Gus! Talking Keyboard: text to speech with on screen keyboard & word prediction
• Gus! Easy Talk: create speech from a list of topics and phrases
• Gus! Talking Calculator: a calculator with speech output
• Gus! Speak Clipboard: easy access to speech output from any Windows application
• Gus! Deluxe Mouse: with scroll wheel &2 switch interfaces
• Gus! Overboard with Neospeech: overlay and board designer with speech output
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