AbleNet Communication Devices (Enhanced) Comparison Chart
Mar 2012
| AbleNet Communication Devices |
BIGmack | LITTLEmack | BIG Step-by-Step | LITTLE Step-by-Step | LITTLE Step-by-Step with Levels / LITTLE Step-by-Step Choice with Levels |
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| Messages | 1 | 1 | Unlimited Sequential | Unlimited Sequential | Unlimited Sequential |
| Recording Time | 2 minutes | 2 minutes | 2 minutes | 2 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Levels | No | No | No | No | 3 |
| Switch Input | Yes | ||||
| Toy/Appliance Output |
Yes | ||||
| Activation Area (cm / in ) | 12.7 / 5 | 6.35 / 2.5 | 12.7 / 5 | 6.35 / 2.5 | 6.35 / 2.5 |
| Activating Pressure g/oz |
85-140 / 3-5 | 57-85 / 2-3 | 85-140 / 3-5 | 57-85 / 2-3 | 57-85 / 2-3 |
| Weight (with battery) (g / oz) | 440 / 15.5 | 241 / 8.5 | 440 / 15.5 | 241 / 8.5 | 241 / 8.5 |
| Battery Type | 9-volt | ||||
| Accessories Avail. | Travel strap, mounting plates, Additional switch top colours (business casual or semiformal) | ||||
| Special Features | Snap switch cap, 4-colours of Twist-off switch tops included |
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| AbleNet Communication Devices |
Talking Brix Communicators Notepads |
Talking Symbols Notepads |
Lingo Wearable Messaging Aid |
iTalk2 with Levels | QuickTalker Communication Device Series |
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| Messages | 1 | 1 | 7 single, 1 sequential location | 2 | 7, 12 or 23 |
| Recording Time | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | 7 @ 25 seconds, 1 @ 60 seconds |
4 minutes | 6, 12, or 20 minutes |
| Levels | No | No | No | 3 | 5 |
| Switch Input | No | No | No | No | No |
| Toy/Appliance Output |
No | No | No | 2 | No |
| Activation Area (cm / in ) | 4.5 / 1.8 | 5 / 2 | 1.5 / 0.6 | 6.35 / 2.5 | Static locations: 5.5cm x 3cm QT7: 8.6cm x 6.7cm QT12: 5.5cm x 4.3cm QT23: 3cm x 3cm |
| Activating Pressure g/oz |
56 / 2 | 110-227 / 4-8 | 140-283 / 5-10 | 57-85 / 2-3 | |
| Weight (with battery) (g / oz) | 43 / 1.5 | 57 / 2 | 128 / 4.5 | 350 / 12.5 | |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable | Button-style battery pack | Rechargeable Lithium Ion | 9-volt | (4) AA Alkaline Batteries |
| Accessories Avail. | NA | NA | Progressive 2-4-8 keyguards, Accessory pack including Travel Strap, Wrist Mount |
Travel strap, mounting plates | NA |
| Special Features | Symbol Cover | Built-in Symbol Holder | Ultra-portable, Headphone Jack, Belt Clip included |
Built-in Symbol Storage | Built-in symbols storage Flexible recording time by location |
| AbleNet Communication Devices |
SuperTalker Progressive Communicator |
FL4SH Scanning Communicator |
TalkTrac Wearable Communicator | VideoBrix Personal Video Communicator | |
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| Messages | 1, 2, 4, or 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| Recording Time | 16 minutes | 16 minutes | 80 sec | 90 sec | |
| Levels | 8 | Unlimited (12 overlays incl.) | 2 | 1 | |
| Switch Input | 8 | 4 | N/A | No | |
| Toy/Appliance Output |
2 | 1 | N/A | No | |
| Activation Area (cm / in ) | from 4.44 / 1.75 up to 19.7 / 7.75 | 5 / 2 | 1.27 x 1.8 / 0.5 x 0.7 | 0.42 x 1.37 / 0.165 x 1.37 | |
| Activating Pressure g/oz |
227 / 8 | 140-396 / 5-14 | 141 / 5 | 453 / 16 | |
| Weight (with battery) (g / oz) | 900 / 32 | 1360 / 48 | 3.4 / 0.12 | 45 / 1.59 | |
| Battery Type | 4 AA | Rechargeable AA battery pack | Rechargeable NiMH | Rechargeable | |
| Accessories Avail. | Travel strap, mounting plates, Adjustable Stand | Travel strap, mounting plates, Coloured-keyguards, Pillow Speaker, Memory Modules and Overlay Sleeves |
N/A | No | |
| Special Features | Built-in overlay storage, and Step-by-Step functionality |
Built-in overlay storage, and Step-by-Step functionality |
Charger included, can use standard wristbands | Provide instant access to communication anywhere | |