Communicator TB19 from Gus Communication Devices, Inc.

Communicator TB19

Communicator TB19 Price: $5,845 (free shipping!)

The Communicator TB19 is from the top rated “Toughbook” series of computers by Panasonic. Rated #1 by the US military for its 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 TB19 is the ultimate choice for a speech aid. Whether the user prefers symbols (pictures) or text to communicate, the Communicator TB19 is the perfect platform. For rehab clinicians, this is the #1 choice for client evaluations. Take it anywhere without fear of breaking it. Can handle the toughest clients/users. It has 8+ hours of battery life, a loud internal speaker, and includes a Panasonic 3 year warranty. A 3 year “accidental damage” plan is also available. Finally, it has a built-in carrying handle so it doesn’t require a case. It is simply the best quality notebook available today. Period.

Includes... Panasonic Toughbook 19 computer PLUS the following software:

“SpeechPRO” with 5,500 Gus symbols and Neospeech premium voices

“Communicator” symbol based speech software with Neospeech voices

“Overboard” communication board design software with 5,500 Gus symbols

10.4” Touchscreen

Pros: Fundable by Medicare, Medicaid and most health insurance companies.

           TOP quality. Long battery life. 12” TOUCH screen viewable indoors and outdoors. Loud internal speaker.
           Built-in carrying handle. Familiar Windows interface with touch screen, portability, good volume, long battery
           life, ruggedized (shock, drop, vibration), Windows compatible (access to hundreds of speech software apps),
           USB port (connect memory stick, mouse, head pointers, switches etc.), SD Memory card slot (file transfers,
           backup, software installation), Ability to copy/transfer speech files between computers. Built-in physical keyboard.

Cons: High price, smaller screen requires good vision and physical dexterity. No internal DVD drive.

Best for: Children and Adults with physical and/or speech disorders. Can accommodate alternative access methods
such as switch scanning, head pointers, enlarged keyboards etc. Autism, Aphasia, ALS, Stroke, Head injury,
Laryngectomy, Cancer or any other disability.

“Speech Generating Device”
CPT Code: E2510

Qualifies as a “speech generating device” under current insurance guidelines for “durable medical equipment”

* 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 TB19 is: E2510
Maximum reimbursement rate at 80%: $6,750

Pay by check: $5,845 (Save $150)

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System Specifications

Operating System

Windows Vista™ Business (with XP downgrade option)

CPU

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor SU9300
- Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology
- Processor speed 1.2Ghz
- 3MB L2 cache
- 800 MHz FSB

Storage

160GB HDD shock-mounted and quick-release

Memory

2048MB SDRAM (DDR2-667MHz) standard, expandable to 4096MB

Display

10.4" 1024x768 XGA sunlight-viewable touchscreen or optional dual touch LCD
-With Panasonic CircuLumin™ technology (4 to 1000 nit)

External video support

Intel®GS45 (GMA 4500MHD video controller

Concealed mode

Audio

Analog Devices AD1883 compliant audio codec

Intel® high-definition audio compliant

Integrated speaker

Convenient keyboard volume and mute controls

Expansion Slot

PC Card Type II x 1

SD Card (SDHC)

ExressCard/54 x 1

Keyboard & Input

Touchscreen or dual touch (touchscreen and digitizer) models

Integrated stylus holder

82-key with dedicated Windows® key

Pressure sensitive touchpad with vertical scrolling support

Interface

Port replicator

External video

Headphones/speaker

Microphone/line-In

Port Replicator

Serial

Ext. antenna conn. (x2)

USB 2.0 (x2)

IEEEE 1394a (FireWire)

10/100/1000 Ethernet

56K modem

Wireless

Optional integrated Gobi™ mobile broadband

Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n

Bluetooth® V2.0 + EDR (Class 1)

Dual high-gain antenna pass-through

Power Supply

Lithium Ion battery pack (10.65V, 5700mAh)

Battery operation: 9 hours (Vista), 10 hours (XP)

Battery charging time: 4.5hrs. off/ 6.5hrs. on

AC Adapter:AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz

Power Management

Suspend / Resume Function, Hibernation, Standby, ACPI BIOS

Security Features

Password Security: Supervisor, User, Hard Disk Lock

Cable Lock Slot

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip v.1.2

Computerace® theft protection agent in BIOS

Fingerprint reader (option)

SmartCard reader (option)

Durability Features

MIL-STD-810G certified (6' drop)1

MIL-STD-461F certified

IP65 certified1

UL1604 certified model

CCX Certified v4

LCD & HDD heaters

magnesium alloy case w/handle

Shock-mounted, quick-release HDD

Integrated Options

Gobi™ mobile broadband (EV-DO Rev. A, HSPA)

2MP camera with auto focus and dual LED light

GPS Receiver

Backlit Keyboard

SmartCard reader

Fingerprint reader

HDD and battery lock

Dimensions & Weight

8.5" (L) x 10.7" (W) x 1.9" (H)

5.1 lbs.

Warranty

3-year limited warranty, parts & labor

Built-in camera!

Touchscreen Tablet style

Fully-Rugged Laptop Convertible Tablet Communication Device

The first military certified tablet PC, with a blend of in-the-field flexibility and proven durability, Toughbook® 19* transforms easily from a laptop to a handwriting-friendly tablet PC.

The Toughbook 19 features the Windows Vista® operating system (also available with Windows XP), a 10.4” sunlight-viewable 1,000 nit display with Panasonic CircuLumin™ technology, Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology and optional integrated Gobi™ mobile broadband. Available with a standard touchscreen or dual touch LCD (touchscreen and digitizer). In addition, a 6-foot drop & IP65 certified1 design with a full magnesium alloy case, helps to ensure that the Toughbook 19 will stand up to the most rigorous environments.

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EZ Speech is a trademark of Gus Communication Devices, Inc.. Neospeech is a trademark of Neospeech Corp, Proloquo2go is a trademark of Assistiveware (Netherlands), Acapela speech technologies licensed from the Acapela Group. SymbolStix Symbols is a trademark of SymbolStix LLC. iPhone, iPod, iPad, iTunes are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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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

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