AbleNet Communication Tools (Original) Comparison Chart
| Feature | Talking Symbols Notepad | BIGmack/ LITTLEmack Communicator (Original) |
BIG/LITTLE Step-by-Step Communicator (Original) |
Step-by-Step with Levels Communicator (Original) |
iTalk2 | SuperTalker |
| Picture (Not to Scale) |
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| Number of Messages | 1 | 1 | multiple | multiple | 1 or 2 | 1, 2, 4 or 8 |
| Total Recording Time | 10 sec | 75 sec | 75 sec | 75 sec | 2 mins | 16 mins |
| Levels | - | - | - | 3 | - | 8 |
| Toy/ Appliance/ Jack/Cable |
- | yes | yes | yes | yes (2) | yes (2) |
| External Switch Access | - | yes | yes | yes | - | yes (8 jacks) |
| Activation Area | 5 x 5 cm | 12.7cm diam/6.4cm diam | 12.7cm diam/6.4cm diam | 6.4 cm diam | 2 x 6.4 cm diam | variable |
| Activating Pressure | 110-220 g | 85-140 g/56-85 g | 85-140 g/56-85 g | 56-85 g | 56-85 g | 220 g |
| Weight (inc battery) | 56 g | 430 g/ 240 g | 430 g/ 240 g | 240 g | 350 g | 900 g |
| Battery Type | 3-cell battery pack | 9-Volt | 9-Volt | 9-Volt | 9-Volt | 4 AA |
| Available Accessories | Battery pack, dual lock tape, Velcro strap | travel strap, mounting plates | travel strap, mounting plates | travel strap, mounting plates | - | travel strap, adjustable stand, leather carry bag |
| Special Features | - | snap switch cap | sequential messages, repeat, snap switch cap | sequential messages, repeat, snap switch cap | snap switch cap (2), symbol storage, symbol holder | sequential messages, quick change grids |