Lingo
by AbleNet
Wearable messaging and communication aid with digital sound
Ex-demo units now available at reduced price while stocks last!
Now both verbal and nonverbal students can experience meaningful communication wherever they go with Lingo, an eight-message aid that is small and light enough to be worn comfortably on the waist or around the neck and shoulder.
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As Lingo is so lightweight, compact and portable, it also works well as an independent memory aid or for auditory cuing, and is perfect for teachers who want to provide students with quick access to voice-output communication throughout the day.
Lingo features seven message locations each with 25 seconds of recording time and one memo location with a full 60 seconds of recording time. Each message location can be recorded and erased independently making it easy to change individual messages on the fly. Plus, Lingo’s memo button offers a list feature that allows for adding a message without recording over previous messages. Lingo also boasts a digital engine for crystal clear voice output.
Lingo helps users remember important details, follow step-by-step instructions and focus their attention in a variety of learning or social environments. It’s also great for:
- shopping lists
- ordering in restaurants
- classroom and homework assignments
- facilitating conversation
- storing personal information
- and so much more
Perfect for busy classrooms and active on-the-go students.
Features
- 7 single messages (25 seconds each)
- 1 memo message (60 seconds)
- Recessed keyboard to prevent accidental activation
- Digital sound – for incredible sound quality
- LED feedback
- Rechargeable battery
- Volume control and volume lockout
- Headphone jack
- Low memory and low battery indicators
- AbleNet durability
- Water resistant
- Optional Symbol Holder/Keyguard available
Lingo Specifications
| Size | 6.4 cm x 13.3 cm x 2.6 cm (width, height, depth) |
| Weight | 127.6 grams |
| Memory | 4 Minutes Total: 7 single message locations – 25 seconds 1 sequential message location – 60 seconds |
| Levels | None |
| Symbols | Optional keyguards allows use of 1.5cm (0.6”) symbols |
| Message Locations | Configurable from 2, 4, or 8 locations (with optional keyguards) |
| Mounting | Wearable. Includes belt clip. Mounting options available for shoulder/belt. |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium Ion. Sleep mode and low battery indicator. One week normal operation before recharge and replaceable in the field. |
| Selection method | Direct select |
| Feedback | Visual LED |
| Activation Surface | Membrane with Activation Pressure of 141-283 grams (5-10 oz) |
| Speaker / microphone / headphone | Built-in speaker, microphone and headphone jack |
| Volume control | Volume up and Down, with volume lock-out function |
| Warranty | 1 year limited |
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Lingo is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Mid Primary
- Upper Primary
- Secondary School
- Adult
Lingo is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Communication
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