Grid Pad Go 8 (PR19881)
Grid Pad Go 8
https://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/19881
Grid Pad Go 8 is a communication device with Grid 3 software. It is a Windows 10 tablet with an 8 inch screen. The Grid Pad Go 10 comes with an external Bluetooth speaker for extra volume as well as a carry handle and shoulder strap. There are keyguards available if needed. Multiple access methods are possible including direct touch and wireless switch-scanning.
General Details
- Extra product information
Although a Bluetooth switch interface can be used to connect a switch for scanning, there is no mounting option designed for Grid Pad Go devices.
- Manufacturer/Country
- Smartbox Assistive Technology / UK
- Websites
- Smartbox AT (manufacturer) website - http://www.smartboxat.com/products/grid-pad-go-2/
- Zyteq (Grid Pad Go 8) - http://www.zyteq.com.au/products/communication_systems/grid-pad-go-8
- Smartbox - Grid 3 Software - https://thinksmartbox.com/product/grid-3/
- Smartbox (formerly Sensory Software) - The Grid 2) - https://thinksmartbox.com/product/the-grid-2/
Features
Speech Generating Device Mounting & Positioning
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Positioning:
- Built in stand
- Flat
- Stand available as accessory
Speech Generating Device Accessories
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Keyguards:
- Custom made
- Off the shelf
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Carry Accessories:
- Durable case
- Padded case
- Shoulder strap
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Battery Options:
- Lithium
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Protection Accessories:
- screen protector
Access Options
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Scanning patterns:
- ABC
- Block Scanning
- Column Row Scanning
- Group Row Column scanning
- Linear
- Qwerty
- Row Column Scanning
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Auditory scanning:
- Alternative cue
- Group cues
- Item cues
- Partial message cue
- Row column cues
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Accessibility features:
- auditory prompts
- font size adjustment
- key delay / acceptance
- key repeat
- pre-acceptance delay
- rate enhancement
- rate enhancement
- text to speech
- touch sensitivity adjustment
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Scanning features:
- automatic scanning
- inverse scanning
- Onscreen scanning
- single switch scanning
- step scanning
- two switch scanning
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Access method:
- Direct selection
- External switch
- Mouse emulators
- On screen switch
- Powered wheelchair joystick
Visual Display
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Display screen :
- Adjustable font size
- Backlight
- Can be seen at sharp angles
- Colour touchscreen
- LCD
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Font size:
- Fully customisable
Built In Features
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Social communication and recreation features:
- Access to computer outside communication software
- eBook Reader
- Internet
- Skype
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Camera:
- Front facing
- Rear facing
Rate Enhancement
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Rate enhancement features:
- customisable dictionary
- keyboard shortcuts
- phrase list
- word prediction
Manual
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Manuals and support material :
- included with product
- online
Power Source
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Power source:
- electric plug point into mains
- Rechargeable battery
Voice Output
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Voices :
- Acapela
- CereProc
- Human Recorded Speech (Digitised)
- Microsoft SAPI
- Nuance RealSpeak Karen and Lee (Australian English)
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Accent:
- Australian
- Other
- UK
- US
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Voice output:
- computer generated synthesised speech
- digitised recorded human voice
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Languages available:
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Norwegian
- Spanish
- Swedish
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Speaker/s position:
- Detachable speaker
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Symbols :
- imported images
- PCS
- Symbol Stix
- Widgit
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Speech/ Voice customisation:
- Pitch
- Pronunciation
- Speed/ speech rate
- Volume
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Auditory feedback :
- speak character
- speak paragraph
- speak sentence
- speak word
Language Set Up
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Language Representation :
- Alphabet/ text based
- single meaning pictures
- visual scene displays
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Vocabularies:
- Beeline
- Fast Talker 2
- PODD
- SuperCore
- Talkative
- Vocabulary for Life
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Type of Device:
- dynamic display
- spelling based
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Symbols :
- PCS
- Symbol Stix
- Widgit
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Software Options:
- The Grid 2
Set Up or Installation
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Connections and ports :
- bluetooth
- memory card
- micro USB
- wireless
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File transfer and backup :
- Bluetooth
- cable
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- SD Card
- Wifi
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Editing Software:
- Edit on device
- Windows
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Sharing:
- Printing supported
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Operating system(s) :
- Windows
Models / Specifications
- Model Grid Pad Go 8: 8 inch model with external Bluetooth speaker
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- Number of Switch Inputs 0 units
- Weight Overall 0.54 kg
- Duration of battery life 6.5 h (5 hours with bluetooth speaker)
- Height Overall 227.8 mm
- Depth Overall 12.5 mm
- Width Overall 150.1 mm
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Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
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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