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Palmtop3

Convenient, effective communication in a small package.

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The Palmtop3 is an excellent AAC solution for customers looking for a small, lightweight portable device with powerful communication abilities. The feature-rich Impact® communication software and sleek styling combine to appeal to augmented communicators of all ages.

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Proven Design

The Palmtop3 combines Impact communication software and sleek styling that appeals to augmented communicators of all ages with existing or emerging literacy skills. Adults and teens will appreciate each device’s professional, sophisticated appearance, while children will benefit from their small, lightweight designs.

Effective Communication.

Message composition and delivery on the Palmtop3 is quick and easy with rate enhancement features like word and character prediction, abbreviation expansion, auto-capitalization, auto-spacing and auto-learn new words. Built-in hardware buttons can also be programmed to meet an individual’s unique needs like shortcuts for common functions.

Clear, Flexible Voice Output

New Acapela voices provide more choice and higher quality voice output, and the devices include the popular DECtalk speech synthesizer and capacity for over 200 minutes of digitized speech recordings.

Ready to Run

Pre-loaded with programmed page sets designed by speech-language pathologists, the Palmtop3 is ready to run right out of the box, altogether eliminating the need to create custom pages for every occasion. You can create or edit new pages on a Windows PC with the included PC Editing software or directly on the device.

Palmtop3 Specifications

Case: Rugged, shock-absorbing ergonomic shell. Includes integrated battery and high volume speaker.  

Dimensions: 6.1 x 3.1 x 3.6 inches
(156 mm x 79 mm x 91 mm)
 

Weight: 14 oz. (397 grams)  

Display: Fingertip sensitive touch enter/exit
3.75” color indoor/outdoor
 

Average Battery
Run Time:
Over 8 hour run time (continuous use)  

Battery Type: Integrated Lithium battery  

Power Charge: AC 100-240V 0.4A 50/60Hz DC 5.4V 2410mA

Operating Systems: Windows Mobile 5.0

Speech Output: Acapela® synthesized speech
DECtalk® synthesized speech
Digitized speech and sound

Access and Selection Methods: Color touch screen with touch enter/exit modes.
Visual and auditory scanning (1- or 2-switch)
Extended scanning options • Morse Code
Enhanced keyboard support
Input filtering (Sticky/Filter keys)
Audio button preview • Scanning accessible options
Visual magnification mode

Every device ships with:

  • One Palmtop3 device with Impact communication software.
  • Multiple pre-programmed page sets
  • Acapela® Speech Synthesizer
  • DECtalk® Speech Syntesizer
  • PCS® Symbols from Mayer-Johnson
  • Multiple editable keyboard pages
  • Instruction Manual
  • Page Editing Software CD
  • 1 year of DynaCareTM
  • AC Charger Adapter
  • Sync Cable (for connecting with a computer)
  • Built-in Bluetooth® for use with Bluetooth wireless keyboards
  • Built-in WiFi (802.11b).
  • Built-In Microphone

Enhancements:

  • New, more natural sounding adult and child voices
  • Very sharp, clear screen
  • Clearer sound
  • 7 new page templates with buttons of different sizes on the same page
  • Custom stylus
  • Battery drain protection

Available Add-Ons and Accessories

DynaCare Extended Service Contracts

DynaCare Certified Unlimited Guarantee extended service contracts help to ensure that unexpected repair bills never strain your budget. Available for purchase year-by-year or in money-saving, multi-year packages, DynaCare extended service contracts allow you to extend your original, all-inclusive 1 year guarantee on your DynaVox Palmtop3 or DynaVox iChat3 for up to two (2) years beyond the expiration date of your original DynaCare Certified Unlimited Guarantee. An extended service contract can be bought either with the device (deferred) - or after the device is already in use, in which case a device inspection may be required.

Standard (Open) Device Key

If a user has a ‘Dedicated’ (closed) device, this ‘key’ allows the user to turn it into a ‘Standard’ (open) device. This key will be on a CD. The Palmtop3/iChat3 will need to be connected to a PC via the Sync Cable for the executable file on this CD to convert the device.

Velocity

Velocity is a comprehensive communication system created expressly for the Palmtop version of Impact software by Christine Scally (MA, CCC-SLP). Designed for elementary school-aged children, Velocity’s activity-based organization provides for fast and flexible conversations. On each Situation Page your child has one-tap access to off-situation talk, so he or she can discuss the latest fads and keep the conversation rolling. New messages can be generated using the readily accessible word bank, onscreen keyboard, and word prediction.

Extra / Replacement User Accessible Carrying Case

One of these cases ships with each device. This padded case protects the Palmtop3 and iChat3 while allowing use of the device without removing it from the case. A shoulder strap and waist strap are included for carrying ease and comfort.

Sync Cable (Replacement or Extra)

One of these cables ships with each device. Replacement Sync cables are available for use with your device. These are RoHS compliant and are used to connect the device to a computer, and can also charge the device from the computer. A Sync cable also ships with each device, and this is for a replacement or additional Sync cable.

External Bluetooth Keyboard

External Bluetooth Keyboard for the iChat3 and Palmtop3.

Accessibility Options

The Switch Access Kit is necessary in order to use a Switch with the Palmtop3 device. You may also order the parts that comprise this kit separately (the Interface Adapter Box and Serial Cable listed below). The iChat3 device does not support switch access.

Switch Access Kit

This allows the user to connect switches to the device for scanning and Morse code. It consists of the Serial Cable (369001) and Switch Access Interface Adapter Box (500351). The switch interface can have up to 5 switches plugged in and send those signals to the device. The Palmtop software is only designed to use a maximum of 2 switches for Scanning and 3 switches for Morse Code. Morse Code and Scanning can not be turned on at the same time. (the iChat does not support scanning).

Switch Access Interface Adapter Box

This Access Box, when connected with a Serial Cable to the device, allows the user to connect switches to the device for scanning and Morse code. This can be used with any IMPACT device along with the appropriate Serial Cable for that given device. This is also part of the Switch Access Kit (501252). The switch interface can have up to 5 switches plugged in and send those signals to the device. The Palmtop software is only designed to use a maximum of 2 switches for Scanning and 3 switches for Morse Code. Morse Code and Scanning can not be turned on at the same time. (the iChat does not support scanning).

Serial Cable

Serial cables are available for use with your device. These are RoHS compliant and are used to connect a Switch Access Interface Adapter Box (500351) to the device. This is also part of the Switch Access Kit (501252). (note: the iChat does not support scanning and thus has no need for a Serial Cable).

Fingertip Stylus 3-Pack

Made of a highly flexible and durable nylon compound, the TrueTip® finger stylus will expand and conform to almost any finger. Helpful whether you want more accuracy or easier selection. Sold only in packs of 3.

AC Charger Adapters

Additional AC adapters are available for those customers who find it convenient to keep one adapter at home and another in a secondary location such as school or work, or in the event that an adapter is lost or damaged.

Replacement custom Stylus

Replacement styli are available should yours become lost. Sold in a unit quantity of one.

User’s Manual

A user’s manual is available should you require an additional copy or in the event that yours becomes lost.

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