NovaChat 8

Comfort meets durability in the new generation of the NovaChat® 8 with easy-grip side and carrying handles on a strong, modern wrap. This popular speech-generating device now features a single USB-C port for charging device and amp. Energetic and on-the-go communicators will benefit from the NovaChat 8’s lightweight portability with the added protection of a tempered-glass screen protector and active wrap to help withstand drops and falls. You’ll love the newest device upgrades as well as the many recently added features! 

Exciting Upgrades

• Easy-grip side handles for holding and positioning the device when in use
• Sleek, modern active wrap (available in blue, green, pink, or black) decreases overall bulkiness but not the strength and safety
• Single USB-C port for convenient charging of device and amp
• Quickly jump to Chat Software by pressing the new button on the top of device
• Improved accessibility for power and volume buttons and charging port
• Military-grade tablet for faster button action
• Approximately 8.75 hours of battery life under continuous usage

Favorite Features You Know and Love

• Durable handle improves ease of portability and comfortable carrying
• Splash- and dust-resistant design exceeds industry requirements for protection against solids and liquids
• Tempered-glass screen protector for added durability and performance
• High resolution display for sharp screen images
• High-quality amp provides clear communication in a variety of environments
• Fully adjustable stand allows for a wide range of angles that stay in place
• Wraps now available in black for timeless style
• Integrated Keyguard and TouchGuide mounting points to help reduce accidental activations
• Accommodates wired and wireless switches for scanning access
• Comes with the widely popular Chat software on an Android™ platform for familiar use
• Social Chat feature allows text generated by Chat pages to be sent to social networks
• Comes with keyboard pages for spelling, 60,000+ word dictionary, word prediction, and abbreviation expansion
• Comes with industry-leading High Five Warranty for five years of coverage!
• Funded devices include carrying case and shoulder strap
• Compatible with the InputStick

PRE-LOADED VOCABULARY

Each device comes standard with the following vocabulary files:

• The most comprehensive WordPower® Suite in the industry (20, 25 Touch & Scan, 42 Basic, 42, 48, 60 Basic, 60, 80, 108 with Keyboard, and 140 Scan & Touch)
• myCore
• VocabPC
• MultiChat 15
• myQuickChat
• 4 Basic
• Spelling
• Communication Journey: Aphasia
• Basic Scan
• Intermediate Scan

Spanish vocabulary files are available for an additional cost and include WordPower25, WordPower 48, 48 Básico, 60 Básico; VocabPC Español; sintaxis 4 x 5, Sin sintaxis 4 x 4; MultiChat 15 Spanish; Multichat 15 Bilingual; Communication Journey: Afasia; teclado Keyboard.

Canadian French vocabulary files are available for an additional cost and include WordPower 60 français, WordPower 120 francais AZERTY, WordPower 120 francais, VocabPC francais, MultiChat 15 francais, 4 de base francais, Épeler francais, and Communication Journey Aphasie francais.

LANGUAGE OPTIONS

• English - All menus, voices, and vocabulary files provided in English
• English/Spanish (North America) - Available for an additional cost; includes all English vocabulary files and the English/Spanish (North America) vocabulary files listed above; menus provided in both Spanish and English
• English/Canadian French - Available for an additional cost; includes all English vocabulary files and the English/Canadian French vocabulary files listed above; menus provided in both Canadian French and English

VOICE OPTIONS

All NovaChat devices purchased after January 2024 will come with Acapela and Almagu voice options. Ivona voices are available upon request and are only recommended for AAC users who already use an Ivona voice. Learn more about voice options.