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Communicator Q1 Ultra
The speed and versatility of a Windows XP computer with go anywhere portability
The Communicator Q1 Ultra is the first Windows computer built by a major manufacturerthat offers all the features required as a platform for a communication/speech "device".
It is small and portable (1.7 pounds), uses regular Windows XP (not Windows CE),
with 2 front mounted speakers (excellent volume), and a touch screen that accepts finger input...
....at a much lower cost then speech devices sold by our competitors (see comparison chart below)
The Communicator Q1 Ultra sets the standard for a touch screen enabled speech device.
The Q1 Ultra combines the speed and versatility of a Windows XP computer with the go
anywhere portability of a handheld computer. "Instant on" (no waiting for boot up) and built-in touch screen.
Install any Windows XP software, surf the internet (wirelessly), communicate,
take it to school or work and more....without compromise.
Hear the difference between DecTalk & NeoSpeech
Computer Specifications:
- 900MHz 800MHz A110 processor
- 512MB (Windows) or 1024 (Vista) RAM memory
- 7" TFT color touch screen display
- 2 front mounted speakers
- 40GB (Windows XP) or 60GB (Vista) hard drive
- 2 USB ports
- Bluetooth
- Built-in Wireless LAN (802.11a/g)
- External CD ROM drive (not included)
- 1.7 pounds
Options:
- Communicator Q1 Ultra with software (Windows XP or Vista)
- Communicator Q1 Ultra as a dedicated speech generating device (Medicare compliant)/alternative augmentative communication with software; 80% covered by Medicare
- Each option includes the seamlessly integrated software below
- Optional external hard drive, $225
Click here to hear the difference between NeoSpeech and Microsoft Speech
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
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Compare to competitors |
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| Q1 Ultra | Mini-Merc | Say-it-Sam | Tech/Touch | |
| Vendor | Gus Communications | ATI, Inc. | Words+, Inc. | AMDI |
| Price | $3,695 (free shipping) | $6,992 | $6,895 | $6,544 |
| Windows version | Windows XP | Windows XP | Windows XP | Windows XP |
| RAM Memory | 512MB | 512MB | 512MB | 256MB |
| Hard drive | 40GB | 40GB | 40MB | 20GB |
| Processor speed | 900MHz | 677Mhz | 1GHz | ?? |
| Speech Software | Gus Speech Bundle or SD/Boardmaker |
SD/Boardmaker | SD/Boardmaker | SD/Boardmaker |
| Speech Synthesizer | NeoSpeech | DECtalk | DECtalk | DECtalk |
| Voice Quality | Best (natural voice) | robotic | robotic | robotic |
| Weight | 1.7 pounds | 3.5 pounds | 3.9 pounds | 4.5 pounds |
