Super-Auggie Augmentative Communication Device

image of entire Super Auggie system with moun

Shown with included leather case and external USB speaker (on right)
(Click on any picture to see it larger)

I am not out to compete with the 'big boys', but for those of you that have known my work for the past 21 years, you expect low cost alternatives from me. I hope this offering does not disappoint. Super Auggie consists of a 'slate PC' (about the size of a piece of paper), running Windows XP Home, with a 12.1" true touchscreen. As you can see from the picture, Speaking Dynamically Pro works just beautifully on it, as does any software at all!

You can:

Use our own, included, AAC software, PTP-PC!
Surf the Internet! (it has built-in WiFi *and* Ethernet port, and a 56K modem)
Run any CD! (comes with external Firewire (fast!) DVD/CD player)
Play any DVD movie! (see above)
Operate by direct touch, *trackball, *joystick, *switch(es), *head tracking (*requires optional device)
Since it's actually a PC running Windows XP, you can load BoardMaker w/Speaking Dynamically Pro on it!
For switch(es) you can choose from:

Our SwitchHopper switch interface and use your own switches or a Buddy Button or Big Buddy.

Mini-Click (USB 2" switch)
Switch-Click (USB 4.5" switch)

Click on links for switch info/purchase

Use our CrossScanner to completely operate Super-Auggie by switch(es).

Download/view the Auggie/Super-Auggie manual

Now here are the compromises I've had to make because of the price:

1) External speaker - the more expensive units have a nice built-in speaker. Mine Velcro's to the side of the unit, is pretty loud, and very clear. It gets its power and audio signal from 1 of the 2 USB ports.
2) Battery life - weighing more than 6 pounds, the other units definitely have much longer life. Mine, at 4.8 pounds, gets around 4 hours.
3) Built-in switch inputs - not all of the other units have this, but mine does not. It requires a switch interface, like our Mini-Click, or one of the plug-right-in switches listed above.
4) Ruggedness - with the new leather case, I think mine is as rugged as anything out there.
5) Built-in CD drive - Some of the other units do have this, but not most. My drive is external, plugs into 1 of the 2 USB ports, and is also a DVD drive, so the user can watch movies!

Rear w/included stand (Click pictures to enlarge) Side w/included 'light' stand

SlantBoard (optional) with Super-Auggie

Included are:

Compact keyboard (13" x 6 1/2") with built-in trackball
External Firewire DVD/CD player
256 MB RAM
2 USB ports
1 Compact Flash slot
900 MHz Intel Celeron processor
40 Gig hard drive
Desk stand
Power supply
Rechargeable battery (lasts about 4 hours of normal use)

On deskstand (behind unit) with included Auggie Arm w/Super-Auggie
keyboard w/trackball (click pictures to enlarge)

More details:

Dimensions: 11.5" 8.5" x 1"
Weight: 4.8 pounds
Display: 12.1" (9 3/4" x 7 3/8") true touchscreen (others might require a stylus or fingernail)

Click here to look at our Auggie Arm

If you will be creating/editing Boards on a desktop computer, and moving them to Super-Auggie, I strongly recommend a USB thumb drive!

Purchase

H-44 - Super Auggie.....$2995	Order
H-44-CH - External battery charger.....$199	Order
H-44-BAT - Addtional battery.....$129	Order
SW-20 - BoardMaker w/Speaking Dynamically Pro.....$649 (same price as Mayer-Johnson, the developers of this product)	Order

Insurance Versions - Speech Generating Device (SGD)

H-44D - Dedicated Speech Generating Device (HCPCS: E2510) Super Auggie.....$2995

H-44D-SDP - Dedicated Speech Generating Device w/BM-SDPro on-board (HCPCS: E2510) Super Auggie.....$3644