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  ChatPC-Silk, Silk+, SilkD+   by Saltillo

 

Product Price
ChatPC-Silk™   $2,395
ChatPC-Silk+™   $2,995
ChatPC-SilkD+™   $3,995

The newest series of ChatPC is the latest in portable computer devices to hit the market!

ChatPC-Silk represents the ultimate in portability without sacrificing capability. Although is boasts the largest screen for any PDA-based communication device, it only weighs 12.5 oz with the protective rubber housing, and 9 oz. without. The ChatPC-Silk can quickly be inserted into the rubber housing to provide extra protection, or removed to reduce size and weight. ChatPC: Big Performance in a small package
Although ChatPC is available in two hardware platforms, the software and user interface are virtually identical. ChatPC is a full-featured, dynamic screen device that allows hundreds of communication pages to be linked together to meet an individual’s communication needs for home, school, work and other situations in his/her life.

One of the many highlights of the ChatPC software is PalmChat, a word-based vocabulary, created by Nancy Inman, M.A.T., CCC-SLP and Janet S. Lehr, M.S., CCC-SLP, both who are widely known for the their work in developing, implementing and teaching word-based vocabulary programs. PalmChat is the first generative, core word vocabulary available for the ChatPC and is a major advancement for individuals who want a flexible language program without sacrificing device portability.

Another recent enhancement in ChatPC family is the integration of Loquendo and NeoSpeech speech synthesizers. Loquendo has set the standard in the European Telecom community and is now available for the ChatPC. Loquendo provides speech synthesis in a number of different languages. Simply by choosing different voices from a menu, the ChatPC will pronounce words in US English, UK English, French, Spanish, German or Italian. Note: In ChatPC-Silk, Loquendo voices also include Canadian French, American Spanish and Portuguese. NeoSpeech is only available in American English, but has a very natural and easy-to-understand voice. DecTalk is also still available as an option for those who prefer the classic voice of ChatPC. Although all speech options offer both male and female voices, only DecTalk offers a child voice.

 

ChatPC-Silk are available in three models. Models differ from each other in features and capabilities as well as in the warranty period. Below is a description of each model.
 

 
Features of ChatPC-Silk DPlus Model

The guidelines for Medicare and for Medicaid in many states require that devices purchased with funds from these organizations are ‘dedicated’ devices. Dedicated devices are devices that can only be used as communication devices, i.e. no other applications can be run on the devices. The Dedicated Plus ChatPC Models meet the funding requirements of these organizations and are classified as E2510 devices. Dedicated Plus models include all of the features of the Plus models and come with a three year warranty. Dedicated Plus models also include a carrying case.
Features of ChatPC-Silk™ Series

Standard Model
The standard models are designed for individuals who will primarily be using symbols for communication. Although these models have keyboard pages for spelling, they do not include word prediction. Other text-based features not included in these models are abbreviation-expansion and the capability to edit text files. Standard models come with a one year warranty. Standard models are ‘open’ systems, meaning you can also run other PocketPC applications on these devices.
 

 
General Features

>Color Dynamic Display

 >Lightweight and portable

 >Software and hardware volume control

 >On/off switch and auto power-down

 >Several hours of recorded speech

 >Holds numerous vocabulary files, each containing hundreds of pages

 >3,000 PCS symbols are included on the ChatPC. The included DesktopChat software includes approximately 10,000 PCS symbols and 3000 Imagine symbols.

 >NeoSpeech, DecTalk or Loquendo synthesized speech

 >Accessed by finger touch

 >Extended-life rechargeable (Lithium-Ion) battery.

 >Screen size: 4.0" (diagonal)

 >12 to 36 month warranty

 >Size: 3.25" x 5.6" x 1.6" with protective case.  2.95" x 5.25" x 1.4" without case

 >Weight: 12.5oz. with protective case.  9 oz. without case

 
Features of ChatPC-Silk DPlus Model

The guidelines for Medicare and for Medicaid in many states require that devices purchased with funds from these organizations are ‘dedicated’ devices. Dedicated devices are devices that can only be used as communication devices, i.e. no other applications can be run on the devices. The Dedicated Plus ChatPC Models meet the funding requirements of these organizations and are classified as E2510 devices. Dedicated Plus models include all of the features of the Plus models and come with a three year warranty. Dedicated Plus models also include a carrying case.

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