You've made SpringBoard one of our most popular devices. We've made the SpringBoard even better for your clients and for you with these new features. Frequently asked questions about Plus Products Simple to Get Started . . . SpringBoard has: Five integrated versions of pre-stored vocabulary with a special emphasis on those core words that power most speech. Pre-stored Activity Row categories and vocabulary plus Pages with expanded word sets. Display configurations from a simple 4-key option to 32 keys. The "Quick Start" print guide that highlights the key operations of the device.

New Features and Capabilities

Versatile and Easy to Implement
SpringBoard is an effective communication aid for a wide range of clients including children and adults living in a variety of settings. No other digitized speech, dynamic display product gives you the flexibility of communication and the simplicity of support that comes with SpringBoard.
Each person new to AAC can begin communicating in a matter of minutes with SpringBoard. No other digitized speech option provides the flexibility of communication and ease of customization and support that SpringBoard delivers.

• Options for key sizes and locations.
• A full color (touch-screen) display.
• Display configurations from simple 4-key options up to 32 keys.
• Text display that allows the individual to see the word or phrase being spoken.
• A dynamic Activity Row for access to extended vocabulary.
• Up to 60 minutes of speech memory.
• Access via direct selection, single or dual switch scanning, joystick and integrated headpointing.
• USB connectivity for use with headpointing systems, mouse, and mouse emulation access products requiring USB.
• The flexibility of core vocabulary, dynamic activities and pages for access to additional words or phrases.
• Six User Areas that allow you to create transitional vocabularies, store vocabularies for multiple individuals on one device or create and store multiple assessment and training protocols.
• An introductory set of therapy exercises.
• Exploration Wizard," which lets you explore targeting, picture recognition, associations, and vocabulary options.
• “Quick Start” print guide that highlights the device’s key operations.
• PRC’s Language Activity Monitoring (LAM) software enables clinicians to monitor communication progress through the recording of each language “event.”
• External microphone connection for better recording quality.
  

• Bilingual Spanish/English version
• Compact, lightweight design that makes device portable for even a young child.
• Scalability – SpringBoard is uniquely designed to grow with the individual’s communication needs.
• Access to over 3,000 Minspeak® icons in the device for customizing vocabulary.
• Over 5,000 optional PCS symbols for core vocabulary, Activity Rows, and Pages.
• Ability to save and transfer vocabulary into a Vantage or Vanguard device as skills expand.
• Simple formats for importing icons or digital photographs to personalize the device.
• Simple formats for creating Activity Rows and Pages for specialized vocabulary.

SpringBoard includes:

• Five integrated versions of pre-stored vocabulary with the emphasis on those core words that power most speech.
• Pre-stored Activity Row vocabulary plus Pages with expanded word sets.
• In the bilingual Spanish device, 4-, 8-, 15-, and 32-location versions of Unity® are available in matching Spanish/English languages – flip from Spanish to English and back using a single key.
• Special pages/activities to allow acces to IntelliTools™ Classroom Suite software.

SpringBoard enables effective access for children and adult clients with a wide variety of visual and/or motor skill impairments. Unique features include:

• Scanning access options including single and dual switch access, joystick or mouse emulation access products. (SpringBoard also provides a variety of scanning selection routines.)
• An innovative integrated headpointing system that utilizes Madentec's Tracker One technology. By integrating the camera system into the SpringBoard case, PRC and Madentec have combined to provide a convenient and effective headpointing solution.
• USB and serial ports to accommodate other external headpointing solutions.

• Weight: approx. 3lbs. 7oz.
• Dimensions: 9"w x 7.75"h x 2.25"d
• Display size: 7.5" (diagonal measurement)
• Speech memory: 60 minutes (may vary with use and configuration)
• Battery life: 6-8 hours with normal operation
  

SpringBoard Standard Configuration includes:

• Battery charger
• Built-in Stand
• "Quick-Start" operator's guide
• Complete operator's manual on CD-ROM
• Unity® vocabulary guide
• Starter curriculum
• USB Cable and USB flash drive
• One-year PRC warranty

These SpringBoard options must be specified at the time of purchase.

• Integrated Headpointing (HP) (Tracker One Technology)
• PCS for SpringBoard (PCS) (5,000 PCS symbols from Mayer-Johnson preloaded into SpringBoard for your use.)
• Bilingual device (English/Spanish)
• IntelliTools Classroom Suite
  

• Custom Keyguards
• Carrying Case(CC-SB2)
• Standard keyguard set (KG-SB)
• Shoulder Strap (SS-SK)
• Protective Visor (VIS-SB)
• Battery Charger (BC-PRCI2)
• Memory Transfer Serial (MTI-S)
• Steel Wire Stand (SWS-1)

Additional Security Options Beyond the First Year
Extended Security Warranty Options are available if you wish to purchase a warranty plan that extends beyond the Standard One-Year Warranty.

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Prices and product features are subject to change without notice.

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