Power Pad
An all-in-one solution, created for people with complex access and communication needs to communicate all day long.
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Introducing Power Pad
Power Pad is our most powerful communication aid yet. Built for fast and seamless communication, the integrated design includes the very latest eye gaze technology, a powerful processor and large battery for continuous all-day use.
Key features
- Integrated EyeTech TM5 eye gaze camera
- High spec device for faster communication
- 15 hours battery life (9 hours with eye gaze)
- 13.3” full HD Gorilla glass touchscreen display
- High quality amplified sound
- Built-in Environment Control
- Multi-angle stand
- Wheelchair mounting
- Works with switches, touch, and USB access devices
- All-in-one integrated design
- Powered by Grid 3 software
An all-in-one solution
High spec computer
Power Pad features a lightening fast 7th generation Intel i5 core Skylake processor, 8GB RAM, and a reliable solid-state hard drive. The device is built around the latest Windows 10 Pro operating system.
Eye gaze ready
Power Pad comes with an integrated EyeTech TM5 eye gaze camera. Built on 20 years of research and development, the camera is accurate and reliable. It also has a large track box for users with involuntary head movement.
Long battery life
Power Pad is designed for all-day use. The large battery provides up to 15 hours continuous use, or 9 hours with eye gaze.
Tough, shatterproof HD touchscreen display
Power Pad has a 13.3″ full HD touchscreen with tough, shatterproof display. A single sheet of Gorilla glass protects the display – making it easier to clean your screen.
Built to be heard
Power Pad has been engineered with a bespoke speaker, producing high quality sound and volume, to help you get your message across effectively – whatever the environment.
Powered by Grid 3
Power Pad comes with Grid 3, our flagship software for alternative communication. Grid 3 includes a wide range of robust resources, designed for people of all ages with different levels of literacy.
With Grid 3, you can do so much more than speak!
- Stay in touch with family and friends using email, SMS and Facebook
- Stay entertained with built in music, video, YouTube and camera
- Stay connected with the accessible web browser
You can start exploring Grid 3 today with a free 60 day trial that works on Windows.
Designed for you
Mounting and positioning options
Power Pad’s mounting and positioning options give you choice and flexibility in every environment. It comes fitted with both Rehadapt and Daessy plates to mount the device on a wheelchair. Use eye gaze anywhere with the variable angle stand that can be adjusted to achieve the perfect angle.
SmartNAV head mouse
Power Pad features a hidden magnetic mounting point for the SmartNAV head mouse on the top edge of the screen.
USB access devices
There are 2 x USB ports on the device that enable you to use any other type of alternative access, such as a joystick, trackball or the Quha Zono gyroscopic mouse.
Keyguard ready
A hidden magnetic frame surrounds the screen of the Power Pad, ready to hold a keyguard securely in place. You can purchase keyguards for your device to fit any grid set in Grid 3.
Switch input
There are 2 x built-in ports for switches on the device. Power Pad is also compatible with the Smartbox wireless radio switch transmitter.
Auditory feedback
The headphone socket can be used for auditory feedback, which is useful for people with visual impairment. In Grid 3, this will enable you to hear what a cell will say before you choose to select it.
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Popular accessories
We have a range of accessories designed to help you get the most out of your Power Pad. Explore our range of access methods, battery options and more.
Three years of Smart Care
Three years of Smart Care is included with Power Pad. This is available in the UK and Ireland only, and includes:
- Three-year warranty on your device
- Free repairs, including one case of accidental damage per year
- Guaranteed access to a swap out device if you need a repair
Technical specification
| Power Pad | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 Skylake 2.1 – 2.7GHz |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR3 1600MHz |
| Hard disk | 128GB SSD |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| Display | 13.3 inch 1920 x 1080 |
| Battery | 9 hours (with eye gaze) |
| 15 hours (with eye gaze off) | |
| Eye Gaze | |
| Camera | EyeTech TM5 |
| Operating distance | 40 – 75 cm |
| Access | |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 ports |
| Switch | 2 x 3.5mm ports, Radio switch receiver |
| Touch | Touch screen |
| Mounting | |
| Stand | Built in stand |
| Mounting plates | Daessy and Rehadapt |
| Environment control | |
| Infrared | GEWA |
| Radio | EasyWave or Z-Wave |
| Other information | |
| Front camera | 2 megapixel |
| Rear camera | 5 megapixel |
| Charge time | Up to 8 hours |
| Dimensions | 355 x 266 x 70 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
Specification
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