Specifications

Contents
Introduction 1
Portable Computers with A.A.C. Software – Perceived Benefits 2
Current ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Laptop Based Communication Systems 3
Current ‘Off-the-Shelf’ P.D.A. Based Communication Systems 4
Custom Systems Used by C.C.A. Clients 5
Case 1 5
Case 2 6
Case 3 7
Problems Associated With Custom Systems 9
Laptop/ Tablet Computer Considerations 10
Custom Laptop Based Communication Systems 15
Example 1 15
Example 2 16
Example 3 16
Conclusion 17
Conclusion 18
References 20
Links 20
Appendix A Specifications – ‘Off-the-Shelf’ laptop/tablet based A.A.C. devices 21
Appendix B Specifications – Laptops 23
Appendix C Specifications – Tablets 25
Appendix D Things to consider when choosing a laptop for A.A.C. 28
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