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Allora 2 is a portable speech generating device which converts text-to-speech. It uses Australian RealSpeak male or female voice. Allora 2 has inbuilt GEWA environmental control unit, scanning options and a 3G module providing SMS capability. Additional accessories and languages are available.

General Details

Method of Use

Manufacturer/Country

Jabbla / Belgium

Websites

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Models / Specifications

Model Allora 2 : One model only

  • Weight Overall 1025 g
  • Depth Overall 20 mm - 65 mm
  • Width Overall 225 mm
  • Height Overall 180 mm
  • Number of Switch Inputs 2 units
  • Size of Screen (diagonal) 140 mm (Detachable second display 80mm )
  • Number of Keys/ Cells 54 units
  • Width of Key 10 mm

Features

Contact listed suppliers to confirm features, options and models available.

Set Up or Installation

  • Connections and ports :
    • a USB port
    • switch port
  • Sharing:
    • SMS
  • File transfer and backup :
    • USB

Language Set Up

  • Language Representation :
    • Alphabet/ text based
  • Type of Device:
    • spelling based

Manual

  • Manuals and support material :
    • included with product
    • online

Rate Enhancement

  • Rate enhancement features:
    • abbreviation expansion
    • keyboard shortcuts
    • phrase list
    • phrase prediction
    • word prediction

Built In Features

  • Environmental Control:
    • Infrared remote (TV/ DVD etc)
  • Social communication and recreation features:
    • SMS

Visual Display

  • Display screen :
    • Adjustable font size
    • Dual display, facing user and listener
    • Set number of lines & characters
  • Font size:
    • Fully customisable

Access Options

  • Scanning patterns:
    • ABC
    • Frequency
    • Qwerty
  • Keyboard features:
    • bold print
    • fitted with an optional keyguard
    • function keys
    • QWERTY
  • Access method:
    • Direct selection
    • External switch
  • Accessibility features:
    • font size adjustment
    • key delay / acceptance
  • Scanning features:
    • Onscreen scanning
    • single switch scanning
    • two switch scanning

Voice Output

  • Accent:
    • Australian
  • Voice output:
    • computer generated synthesised speech
    • digitised recorded human voice
  • Languages available:
    • English
  • Voices :
    • Nuance RealSpeak Karen and Lee (Australian English)
  • Speech/ Voice customisation:
    • Pronunciation
    • Speed/ speech rate
    • Volume
  • Auditory feedback :
    • speak character
    • speak sentence
    • speak word
  • Speaker/s position:
    • Upper/ face of device - rear or upward firing

Power Source

  • Power source:
    • charger lead into a plug point

Speech Generating Device Accessories

  • Keyguards:
    • Off the shelf
    • Solid colour
  • Carry Accessories:
    • Soft case
    • Transportation case
  • Protection Accessories:
    • splashproof and wipeable keyboard

Speech Generating Device Mounting & Positioning

  • Mounting Accessories:
    • Daessy mounting plate
  • Positioning:
    • Flat

Suppliers (2)

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Indigo Hire -Formerly ILC (Hire Only no sales) (Nedlands)

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Zyteq Pty Ltd (South Melbourne)

Supplier Code Price & Price Notes Hire? Repair? Availability
A2-1652 7380.0 - 7380.0 (Primary Authorised Dealer) yes yes Via order
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Zyteq Pty Ltd (South Melbourne)

Supplier Code Price & Price Notes Hire? Repair? Availability
A2-1652 7380.0 - 7380.0 (Primary Authorised Dealer) yes yes Via order

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing, and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation

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