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SpringBoard Lite: Specifications Print

Overview

Ideal for AAC beginners!
SpringBoardTM Lite
Smaller. Lighter. Portable.
And ready to communicate!

SpringBoardTM Lite, a smaller, lighter, and more portable version of our popular SpringBoardTM speech output device.

Designed for children and other entry-level AAC communicators, SpringBoard Lite measures just 7.3" square... weighs just 2.5 lbs.... is available in five bold colors... and features a built-in handle for maximum portability.

The dedicated SpringBoard Lite is easy-to-use right out of the box. And, with 4-, 8-, 15-, and 36-location display options, its communication capacity can grow along with the user's capabilities. For ease of operation, SpringBoard Lite features a simplified Toolbox as well as the standard Toolbox featured in the SpringBoard Plus.

Vocabulary-Building Features

  • Five integrated versions of pre-stored vocabulary using 4-, 8-, 15-, and 36-location options with a special emphasis on those core words that power most speech.
  • Pre-stored Activity Row categories and vocabulary plus Pages with expanded word sets.
  • Six User Areas for creating transitional vocabularies, storing vocabularies for multiple individuals on one device, or creating and storing multiple assessments and training protocols.
  • Specially created Context Scenes for concept and language learning.
  • Optional IntelliTools® Classroom Suite bundle.

Easy Access Methods

  • Direct selection
  • Single- and dual-switch scanning
  • Joystick
  • 8-, 15-, and 36-location clear keyguards to aid direct selection (plus custom keyguard options).
  • USB connectivity for use with headpointing systems, mouse, and mouse emulation access products.
The ease of changing access options makes SpringBoard Lite a valuable training and assessment device at schools and AAC centers.

User-Friendly Design

  • Widescreen TFT display for brighter, improved picture quality.
  • Built-in media player for playing MP3, WMA, and WAV files in stereo.
  • Infrared environmental control functions to control common IR devices, such as lights and TV/DVD players.
  • USB flash memory port and Secure Digital card slot enable faster, easier memory backup and transfer options.
  • Basic serial output to allow some computer access options.
  • Pre-loaded male and female recorded voices.
  • Integrated Bluetooth® connectivity requires the purchase of the optional Bluetooth Module for computer access or wireless switch use. The Bluetooth Adapter (for computer access) and Bluetooth Wireless Switch must be ordered separately.

Customization Aids

  • Access to over 3,000 Minspeak® icons in the device for customizing vocabulary.
  • Over 8,500 optional PCS symbols for core vocabulary, Activity Rows, and Pages.
  • Simple formats for importing icons or digital photographs to personalize the device and create Visual Scenes.
  • Simple steps to creating Activity Rows and Pages for specialized vocabulary.
  • New PRC Application and Support Software (PASSTM) has numerous special features, including an option to use simple drop-down menus plus tips and information to make it easier to customize and support the device.
Visual Scenes
Pre-loaded or custom-built Context Scenes pages make learning vocabulary more entertaining.

Special Clinician Tools

Available in Five Bold Colors!

Device Specifications

  • Weight: 2 lbs., 8 oz.
  • Dimensions: 7.3"w x 7.3"h x 1.8"d
  • Display size: 7" WVGA (diagonal measurement)
  • Speech memory: Over 500 minutes of digitized speech capacity
  • Battery life: 6-8 hours (normal operation)

SpringBoard Lite Standard Configuration

(SBL-AEN) $2,495.00
Includes: New 2-Year Product Warranty - Complete Details

  • Battery charger
  • Complete operator manual on CD-ROM
  • "Quick-Start" operator's guide
  • Unity® vocabulary guide
  • Starter curriculum
  • NEW! Two-Year Standard Warranty

Bilingual Spanish/English SpringBoard Lite Standard Configuration

(SBL-ASP) $2,745.00
Includes all of the above:

  • Instruction manual in both languages
  • Bilingual customer service support

ECO, Pathfinder, SpringBoard, Vanguard, Vantage, and WordCore are trademarks of Prentke Romich Company - Unity® is a registered trademark, in the USA, UK, and Canada, and the property of Semantic Compaction Systems - Bluetooth Wireless Technology is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. - Tracker is a trademark of Madentec - Windows is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation - RealSpeak is a product of Scansoft - AirCard is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. WordQ is a trademark of Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre. Product prices and features are subject to change without notice.

 
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