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The DynaVox M3

Meet the M3! Easy just got Easier.

Designed for the Emergent Communicator. Symbols with concrete representations andnew InterAACT® visual scenes reduce the cognitive load placed on the user, making it the choice for emergent level communicators. The preprogrammed pages provide a means to begin developing literacy skills based on core words and phrases organized in distinct categories, helping emergent communicators interact in a range of classroom, home and social settings. Available in bilingual English/Spanish, English/Dutch, English/French and English/German.

  • Overview
  • Specifications
  • Accessories

The DynaVox M3 is a very durable, robust, and easy to use dynamic display communication aid centered around the use of pre- recorded digitized speech and focused on scene-based functional communication. The M3’s is pre-loaded with customized software and content solutions that are designed to specifically target communicators that fit into all age ranges of the functional (emergent) area within the InterAACT® language system. The M3’s Visual Scenes and customized InterAACT® page-sets are designed with the functional communicator in mind.

Designed for the Emergent Communicator.

Fewer buttons, symbols with concrete representations and new InterAACT® visual scenes reduce the cognitive load placed on the individual user making it the choice for emergent level communicators. Also, the preprogrammed pages provide a means to begin developing literacy skills based on core words and phrases organized in distinct categories, helping emergent communicators interact in a range of classroom, home and social settings.

Improved Durability.

The M3’s new magnesium case is lighter and stronger than plastic, affording you years of reliable functionality in even the toughest conditions.

Faster Communication, Easier Setup.

Fast single word and phrase prediction. Pages display quickly, and settings can be customized in an instant! Rapid communication in any context is possible with the use of single-word and phrase-based content. (All words must be digitally recorded into the device). Easy page creation with a new, simple method for creating pages by asking for button row and column sizes.

Bigger Screen, Better Sound, Clearer Recordings

The M3 screen size is 8.4” and new larger, front-firing speakers project with incredible audio clarity – there is an external speaker jack for even more sound. Included with every M3 is an external microphone for creating crisp, clear, high quality audio recordings.

Widest variety of access methods in industry.

The M3’s unique, customizable selection methods allow access to the device via touch enter, touch exit, mouse pause, and scanning methods.

 

DynaVox M3 Specifications

Windows® CE OS; AC 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 18-19V, 3.3A. Durable Magnesium Case.

Size: 9" X 8" X 2.75" or
23cm X 20cm X 7cm
 

Weight: 4lbs 11oz or 2.12kg  

Average Battery Run Time: 6 Hours  

Battery Type: Rechareable Lithium Ion  

Screen Size: 8.4" or 21.3cm  

Screen Resolution: 800x600  

Access Methods: Touch enter and exit, visual and auditory scanning, audio touch, mouse pause, touch auto-zoom, zoom scanning.

Speech Output: Digitized Speech.

Ports & Interfaces: CompactFlash Card Port, Ethernet Port, External Microphone Port, External Speaker Port, Built-In Internal Microphone, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 Standard Switch Ports, Dual Infrared Ports.

Every device ships with:

  • External Wired Microphone
  • 1GB USB Storage Device
  • Device Handle and Shoulder Strap
  • Power Adapter with Power Cord
  • User Guide
  • DynaVox M3 Software with pre-installed InterAACT pagesets
  • Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)
  • Mighty / Mini Mo page sets and Male / Female / Child Professionally Recorded Voices on CD-ROM
  • DynaCare – 1 year
  • Stylus Pen

Available Add-Ons and Accessories

PhoneIT

PhoneIT affords augmented communicators the opportunity to hold private telephone conversations using a standard telephone landline in conjunction with their M3 device. Augmented communicators can use PhoneIT to “pick up” and “hang up” the receiver, and dial phone numbers. Setup is simple and straightforward, and the CD included with your purchase includes PhoneIT page sets for both the M3, as well as for other DynaVox Technologies devices.

External USB keyboard

This is a USB wired keyboard in USA English configuration. It has two USB 2.0 sockets to act as a USB hub as well as an external keyboard.

External USB mouse

When the M3 is connected to the Internet (using the devices wired Ethernet port), it will automatically search for software upgrades available from DynaVox. The M3 software will go through the steps to quickly and easily download and run the software upgrade.

CF Memory Card

Replacement memory cards are available should yours become damaged.

USB Storage Device

This 128 MB USB storage device makes it easy to backup data from and restore data to the device.

USB Storage Device – extra or replacement

This 1GB USB storage device makes it easy to backup data from and restore data to the device.

Mounting Plate for Daessy Mounts

Mounting plates are available for those customers who will be using the M3 with a Daessy mount.

Mounting Plate for standard VESA 75 and 100 mounting grid

Mounting plates are available for those customers who will be mounting the M3 device to standard VESA 75 and VESA 100 fittings (both hole patterns in same mounting plate).

Tracker Pro head tracker

The Tracker Pro is the fourth generation in the head pointing device family from Madentec. It operates from the USB port of your DynaVox device and provides people with significant physical disabilities the ability to control their device without need of battery packs or power adapters.

HeadMouse® Extreme for DynaVox M3

HeadMouse Extreme by Origin Instruments Corporation allows individuals challenged by significant physical disabilities to access DynaVox M3 devices quickly and easily. HeadMouse Extreme connects to and is powered by the M3 through the USB port. It is mounted to the M3, and measures the augmented communicator’s head movements. This technology uses an infrared light to track a small disposable target that is placed on the user’s forehead or glasses. Positioning the pointer and dwelling for a selected period of time makes selections. Dwell time is adjustable. An integrated electronic tilt sensor allows the HeadMouse Extreme to be used in even the most unusual mounting situations.

SCATIR Switch

The Self-Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared (SCATIR) Switch is designed for use by persons who experience difficulty in activating mechanical switches. It is a momentary-contact optical switch with auditory feedback. The SCATIR switch works by detecting a beam of reflected pulsed infrared light. It is suitable for use with a variety of control gestures, such as eye-blink, eyebrow movement, finger movement, head movement, and facial muscle movement. It can be activated at a distance so the controlling body part does not need to be in physical contact with the switch sensor.

Keyguards

Designed to make communicating more efficient for those with limited fine motor skills, our keyguards are available in a variety of layouts –which match the layouts the interAACT page sets and templates that are included with the software. They come with both the keyguard and the wireforms to hold the keyguard onto the device.

Protective Carrying Cases

Padded and water-resistant, these cases make it easy to safely transport the M3, and its power supply. A shoulder strap and handle are included with these heavy-duty cases.

User Accessible Carrying Cases

These padded, water-resistant cases protect the M3 while allowing the augmented communicator to use the device without removing it from the case. It can also be mounted while in the case.

Replacement or Extra internal Battery

The M3 feature field replaceable batteries. These batteries can also be charged outside of the device with an external charger accessory.

Charger for spare internal battery.

This item charges an extra M3 field replaceable internal battery.

Additional Internal Battery and Charger Kit

This kit includes a field replacement internal battery for a M3 device as well as the charger to charge the battery when not installed in the device.

Power Supply (Charger) and Cord

Additional 120-240V power supplies (chargers) and cords are available for those customers who find it convenient to keep one power supply at home and another in a secondary location such as school or work, or in the event that a power supply is lost or damaged.

12V Power Supply Car Adapter Accessory

This Power Supply has a 12V cigarette lighter adapter that can plug into any 12V source. The other end will plug into the charger port on the actual device.

External battery for the M3 devices

An external battery is a flat battery that plugs into the charger port on the device and provides additional runtime for the device. It also has two USB charger ports, with which a USB 2.0 device can be charged from this battery. The external battery is charged with the same power supply (charger) that charges the M3 devices. This power supply and power cord (set part number are included with the shipment of this battery.

Handles and Replacement Shoulder Straps

Handles and replacement shoulder straps for the M3 are available should yours become lost or damaged.

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