Communicator U1
5.6” touch screen tablet/notebook computer (Windows)
By Panasonic - “Toughbook” - Shock, drop and spill resistant!
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System Specifications
Operating System
Windows Microsoft® Vista Business or XP Professional SP2
CPU
Intel® Atom™ Processor Z520
512KB L2 Cache
Processor speed 1.33GHz
533MHz FSB
Memory
1024MB SDRAM (DDR2) standard
16GB solid state removable drive (32 GB optional)
Display
5.6" widescreen WSVGA 1024 x 600 sunlight-viewable touchscreen LCD
External video support
Intel® SCH GMA500 integrated video controller max. 256MB UMA VRAM
Anti-glare, anti-reflective screen treatments
LED backlighting
Audio
Analog Devices AD1883 compliant audio codec
Intel® high definition audio compliant
Integrated speaker
Convenient keyboard volume and mute controls
Expansion Slot
SD Card (SDHC)
Optional magnetic stripe reader (with mini-dock)
Optional SmartCard reader (with mini-dock)
Keyboard & Input
Touchscreen LCD
Integrated stylus holder (x 2)
61-key with dedicated Windows® key and keyboard lock
Zoom (in/out) and scroll (up/down) buttons
4 user-programmable buttons
Interface
Mini-dock connector
Headphones/speaker
Microphone/line in
USB 2.0 (x1)
Optional ethernet RJ-45 (with mini-dock)
Optional serial (with mini-dock)
Wireless
Optional integrated Gobi™ mobile broadband
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 a/b/g/draft-n
Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR (Class 1)
Power Supply
Twin hot-swappable lithium ion battery pack (7.2V, 2900mAh each)
Battery operation: 9 hours
Battery charging time: 7 hours off, 10 hours on
AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, Auto sensing/switching worldwide power supply
Security Features
Password security
Cable lock slots (x2)
Computrace® theft protection agent in BIOS
TPM security chip v.1.2 (on select models)
Optional fingerprint reader
Optional SmartCard reader (with mini-dock)
Integrated Options
Choice of 1D or 2D barcode
Gobi™ mobile broadband (EV-DO Rev. A, HSPA)
2.0MP camera with auto focus and dual LED light
32GB SSD
GPS receiver
Fingerprint reader
Durability Features
MIL-STD-810G certified (6' drop)1
MIL-STD-461F certified
IP65 certified1
UL1604 certified model
CCX Certified v4
Magnesium alloy chassis
Removable SSD
Pivoting hand strap
Dimensions & Weight
5.9" (L) X 7.2" (W) x 2.2" (H)
2.3 lbs (including strap and both batteries)
Warranty
3-year limited warranty, parts & labor
Versatile, Extremely Rugged and Ultra-Portable with a 5.6" WSVGA Sunlight-Viewable Screen
A powerful solution for an ultra-mobile PC, the Toughbook U1 comes with the Windows Vista operating system (Windows XP available), a solid-state drive and the Intel® Processor. In addition, the Panasonic Toughbook U1 is the first certified1 handheld PC for the military, along with a 6-foot and IP65 certified1 rugged design. The U1 also features integrated Wi-Fi, USB and SD card slots, backlit QWERTY keyboard, and a 5.6" WSVGA sunlight-viewable touchscreen.
The Communicator U1 is simply the most versatile handheld speech aid available today....from anyone.
The Communicator U1 is from the top rated “Toughbook” series of computers by Panasonic. Rated #1 by the US military for its small size and durability. The Communicator U1 is shock, drop and water resistant and the screen is viewable both indoors and outdoors, even in direct sunlight. The Communicator U1 is, quite simply, the best quality handheld speech aid available today. It includes a Panasonic 3 year warranty.
Turn it on and start talking!
The Communicator U1 includes pre-installed of our “SpeechPRO”, “Communicator” and “Overboard” speech software, along with sample vocabulary sets to start talking immediately. It also includes the “Neospeech” speech synthesizer, the top rated voices available today. Neospeech voices sound like a normal person talking. Neospeech voices were created from real human speech which is why they sound completely natural.
Finally, we include FREE software upgrades and FREE toll free technical support...for LIFE!
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*All Communicators can be configured as “dedicated” speech devices to qualify for Medicare and Insurance funding. At no additional charge.
The CPT Code for the Communicator U1 is: E2510
Maximum reimbursement rate at 80%: $6,750
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**Please Read - IMPORTANT** - Dec 1, 2009: Gus Communication Devices offers COMPLETE speech solutions at Co-Pay (20%) prices ***
Almost every day, we hear from people who have NO insurance, or have insurance that won’t pay for a speech device, or who don’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid because of age or economic position. And over the past 17 years, we’ve seen these calls increasing in number and frequency. Added to this...Blue Cross has lowered the maximum it will pay toward a speech device to $1,000 and, the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Assoc) has cancelled it’s $2,000 funding for speech devices beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
So today we decided to do something about it.
What if we offered our speech packages at prices that matched the out-of-pocket costs (20%) fully insured individuals spend on our competitors $8,800 speech packages? And what if we made those prices available to anyone whether they had insurance or not?
In other words, remove the medical device “reimbursement max” ($7,100) out of the price completely.
One VERY competitive price for all....individuals, schools, hospitals, DME suppliers and health insurance providers.
The following chart demonstrates how without ANY insurance, an individual’s out-of-pocket expense is equivalent to what a fully insured individual would pay to obtain an equivalent speech package from our “medical” competitors.
Gus Price DME Price
Communication Aid (List Price):
Less: Insurance Funding (80%):
Out of pocket cost:
Delivery Time:
Paperwork required:
$1,895
0
$1,895
2-10 days
None
$8,875
$7,100
$1,775
60-90 days
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*** Don’t forget...our systems carry name brands like Panasonic, HP, Fujitsu and others. The DME systems are manufactured “in-house”.
If you have no insurance, are tired of fighting with your insurance, or need a speech device in a timely manner at a fair price...
Call us at 866-487-1006
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A comparison of voices between
Microsoft Speech and Neospeech
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Microsoft Speech is a standard quality speech synthesizer .
Neospeech a premium quality speech synthesizer... is included.
Premium voices included!
Choose HD!
They want $8,000 for a handheld speech aid!!!!
You’re joking, right?!!!
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Extended Coverage for 3 YEARS from Panasonic ($295) - Protect your system from “rough users” and breakage.
This warranty enhances the three-year Standard Warranty by providing additional coverage.
Panasonic’s Protection Plus is designed to compliment the standard three-year limited warranty. It provides an “Extra Protection” service that extends warranty coverage to include damage that occurs due to accidental dropping, exposure to environmental conditions, and other normally excluded incidents that are not caused by intentional actions. All system components, including the LCD screen, are covered under this program which was designed to provide added protection for users that experience heavy travel or work in harsh environmental conditions.
Items not covered include damage from intentional acts, fire, loss, theft, normal wear (cosmetic) not affecting functionality, improper maintenance, modification by anyone other than a Panasonic Factory Service Center or authorized Panasonic Service Provider, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Protection Plus must be purchased as part of the original sale. External devices are covered at an additional cost. A complete list of the model and serial numbers is required to be supplied to Panasonic before any service can be rendered. Under this service, if repairing a unit is impossible, Panasonic will replace the unit with a model of equal or greater value.
If there is an accident and one of your Toughbooks is damaged, contact the Panasonic technical support hotline at 1-800-LAPTOP5. All units repaired under the Protection Plus Warranty also receive shipping to and from the Panasonic National Service Center (PNSC) at no cost. Panasonic reserves the right to impose a maximum benefit that will be awarded under this contract. The maximum benefit will be limited to one major failure per unit, per year (LCD, keyboard, hard drive, and motherboard).
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