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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!


    PRE-LOADED VOCABULARY

    Each device comes standard with the following vocabulary files: 

    • WordPower® Suite (20, 25 Touch & Scan, 42 Basic, 42, 60 Basic, 60, 80, 108 with Keyboard, and 140 Scan & Touch) - the most comprehensive offering in the industry!
    • myCore
    • VocabPC
    • MultiChat 15
    • English/Spanish America
    • myQuickChat
    • 4 Basic
    • Spelling
    • Communication Journey: Aphasia
    • Basic Scan
    • Intermediate Scan
    • Vocabulary files available in Spanish include WordPower25 Español, WordPower48, 48 Basico, 60 Basico; VocabPC; Sintaxis 4 x 5, Sin Sintaxis 4 x 4; MultiChat 15 Español; Communication Journey: Afasia


    LANGUAGE & SPEECH:

    English

    All menus, voices, and vocabulary files are provided in English.

     

    English/Spanish – North America

    Available for an additional cost. The device contains all of the original English Vocabulary files and the English/Spanish – North America Vocabulary Files listed under Pre-Loaded Vocabulary.

    • Important Note: Only one synthesizer must be chosen at time of purchase for the English/Spanish America systems. If Acapela is chosen instead of Ivona, there will be an additional charge and you must choose whether you would like a male or female voice. 
    Spanish Acapela Voice Options Include:Spanish Ivona Voice Options Include:
    • Antonio (Adult Male ESP)
    • Rodrigo: (Adult Male, USA) 
    • Maria (Adult Female, ESP)
    • Rosa (Adult Female, USA)
    • Valeria (Female Child, North American Spanish)
    • Emilio (Male Child, North American Spanish)
    • Valeria (Female Child, Bilingual English/Spanish)
    • Emilio (Male Child, Bilingual English/Spanish)
    • Conchita (Adulta Femenina, ESP)
    • Enrique ( Adulto Masculino, ESP)
    • Miguel (Adulto Masculino, USA)
    • Penelope (Adulta Femenina, USA)

     

    Technical
    Weight 2.1 lbs.
    Dimensions Active: 9.6" L x 7.3" W x 2.0" D (including handle);
    Display Size 8"
    Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixel display
    Battery Life 8 hours 45 minutes with continuous use
    Speech Synthesized speech with digitized speech capacity
    Ports
    USB-C 1
    Switch Scanning 2
    Additional Information
    Warranty Industry-leading High Five Warranty (Five Years)
    • $5,495.00


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