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Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Index 2 Hardware AbleNet Switches 43 Adjustable Trolleys 16 adVOCAte+ 43 Airobic Mouse 8 Angled Keyboard Rest 11 Anir Vertical Mouse 9 Asus miniBook 30 Big Keys LX 12 Calc-U-Vue Talking Calculator 25 Chambers Speller (Large) 24 Cherry Internet Keyboard 11 ClassMate Reader 31 Clear Laptop Rest 11 Collins Desktop + Dictionary/Thes. 25 Collins Pocket Speller 24 Collins Pocket Speller/Thesaurus 24 Collins Speaking Dictionary 25 Compact Keyboard 11 Cordless TrackMan Optical 7 Cordless Laptop/MiniBook Mouse 7 Cordless TrackMan Wheel 7 Covered Laptop Rest 11 Desk Microphone 40 Digiscribble 27 Digital Blue Camera 26 Digital Movie Creator 3 26 Digital Voice Recorders 26 EasiTrax Roller 14 Ergo Rest Armrests 10 Evoluent VerticalMouse 7 Flexible Full Sized Keyboard 11 Flip Video Camcorders 28 Foolscap Paper 20 Fujitsu Siemens Butterfly Keyboard 4 Full Keyboard Stickers 11 Glider Mouse 8 Glidepoint Touchpads 9 Goldtouch Keyboard 5 GorillaPod Mount 28 High Contrast Keyboard 11 Hoverstop Mouse 7 Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen 18 Inclusive MP3 Player 43 Inclusive MultiSwitch 43 InfoScan Handheld Pen Scanner 25 IntelliKeys Keyguards 21 IntelliKeys Transparent Overlays 20 IntelliKeys USB Keyboard 20 Jumbo XL Keyboard 12 Kensington Copyholder 10 Kensington Gel Keyboard Wrist Rest 10 Kensington Gel Mouse Pad 10 Kensington Optical Expert Mouse 15 Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball 15 Kensington SoleSoother Footrest 10 Keys-U-See Keyboard 5 Large Print Keyboard 11 Left Handed Keyboard 5 Lingo Communication Aid 43 Logitech Alto Express Laptop Stand 10 Logitech MX610 Mouse 6 Lowercase Keyboard 11 LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse 6 Maltron Ergonomic 3D Keyboard 5 Maltron One Hand Keyboard 5 Marble Mouse 7 Mem-X Vocal Memory Aid 43 Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 Kbd. 4 Microsoft Natural Wireless Keyboards 4 Microtrack Finger Mouse 8 MouseBean Wrist Rest 10 MX Revolution Mouse 6 MyTobii P10 16 n-Abler Roller 14 Neo and Neo 2 Notetakers 22 Neo and Co: Writer Bundle 23 Neo/AlphaSmart Angled Rests Neo/AlphaSmart Carry Cases Neo/AlphaSmart Keyguards Opticslim M12 Scanner OPTIMA Joystick OPTIMA Rollerball OPTIMAX Wireless Joystick OPTIMAX Wireless Rollerball Oxford Primary Dictionary & Thes. Pcscribble PC TRAC/MaxTRAC Rollers Perific Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Pocket Thesaurus Reading Pen Oxford Edition RM One RM Mobile One Roller II Roller Joystick II Rollerball Rests RollerMouse Pro Samson Microphone Sci-Plus 200 Calculator Sci-Plus 300 Talking Calculator SmartNAV 4 Headpointer SmartView Pocket Speaking Language Masters Touch Monitor Mounts Touch Monitors TrackerPro Headpointer Traxsys Roller Plus Traxsys Roller Plus Joystick Ultra Compact Keyboard USB WebCam VictorReader Stream VX Revolution Mouse Wasp Wrist Set Wireless Keyboard Wireless Vertical Grip Mouse 23 23 23 27 13 13 13 13 24 27 15 8 24 25 29 29 15 15 15 8 28 25 25 14 34 24 17 17 14 15 15 11 28 31 6 10 4 8 Software Windows Audio Notetaker Boardmaker Addendum Libraries Boardmaker Plus! V6 Boardmaker V6 ClaroRead 2008 ClaroView Communicate: In Print 2 Communicate: SymWriter Co:Writer Co: Writer and Asus miniBook Bundle CrazyTalk Dragon NaturallySpeaking V10 Five Finger Typist Grid Keys Inspiration V8 Keystone SpeechTutor Lexion Lightning Magnifier V2 Lunar LunarPlus Make a Face Library 26 41 42 41 35 35 42 42 32 32 30 27 37 37 42 27 39 35 34 34 41 Out and About Series Overlay Maker 3 PCS Animations Penfriend XL and XP 3.0 Personal Success Podcaster Podium ReadOn Read:OutLoud Scan2Text V2 ScreenRuler SuperNova textHELP Read & Write Gold 8 textHELP Read & Write Standard 8 Thunder Plus Touch Type 2 UltraKey 5 Visual Thesaurus 3 Widgit Literacy Symbols Wizkeys On-Screen Keyboard WordRead 2 Write:OutLoud 38 21 41 36 38 40 40 39 33 35 35 34 36 36 35 37 37 42 41 37 35 33 Macintosh Boardmaker Addendum Libraries Co:Writer Co: Writer and Asus Minibook Bundle Dragon Naturally Speaking V10 Five Finger Typist Inspiration V8 Make a Face Library Out and About Series Overlay Maker 3 PCS Animations Personal Success Podcaster Read:OutLoud Touch Type 2 UltraKey 5 Visual Thesaurus 3 Widgit Literacy Symbols Write:OutLoud For all the latest products from IT tools, see: www.ITtools.co.uk Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 41 32 32 27 37 42 41 38 21 41 38 40 33 37 37 42 41 33 Welcome Welcome to ITtools Over the past ten years our parent company, Inclusive Technology, has established itself as the number one source of ICT resources for learners with special needs. ITtools builds on this wide ranging experience to meet the technology needs of high schools, post-16 education, adult and community learning and work based learning. This is your catalogue... to meet your needs! Making IT accessible for all is our priority! In this, our second catalogue, we have an even wider range of ergonomic and alternative mice and a great new multimedia section with Flip Video Camcorders, Asus miniBooks and much more. Also see the new Keystone SpeechTutor on page 27 - ideal for use with Dragon NaturallySpeaking to make voice input even easier. As ever, our access devices provide alternatives to the standard keyboard and mouse, increasing comfort and enabling access for those with physical difficulties. 3 Contents Ergonomic Keyboards Ergonomic Mice Ergonomics Keyboards Mice and Alternatives Other Hardware Touch Monitors Inclusive Interactive page 4 page 6 page 10 page 11 page 13 page 16 page 17 Plasma Screen page 18 page 20 page 22 page 24 page 26 page 31 page 32 page 34 page 35 page 36 Keyboards page 37 page 38 page 43 IntelliTools Corner AlphaSmart Corner Hand Held Aids Multimedia Humanware Don Johnston Software Visual Impairment Claro Software Software Tools Typing Tutors/On-Screen Other Software Inclusive Technology Everything you need to succeed! As well as these essential access devices, you will find the latest technological developments including podcasting, mobile learning and other digital equipment. We aim to provide everything you need to succeed! For further information or to place an order, please call our friendly team on 01457 819744. You can also buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk 5% off! at Order online .co.uk www.ITtools 5% and receive a l 31st discount unti March 2009. Disabled Students’ Allowances Disabled Students’ Allowances provide extra financial help if you have a disability or a specific learning difficulty like dyslexia. They are additional to the standard student finance package and don’t have to be repaid. Full time, part time and post graduate students can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances. They can help with: • Specialist equipment you need for studying - for example, computer software. • A non-medical helper, such as a note taker or reader. • Extra travel costs you have to pay because of your disability. • Other costs - for example, tapes or Braille paper. For more information see: www.direct.gov.uk ITtools - Terms and Conditions Please state whether you are ordering for Windows or Macintosh. Purchase orders are accepted from educational establishments. Otherwise, cheque with order or by credit card for telephone orders. Payment following a purchase order within 42 days of invoice date. We reserve the right to change prices where necessary. UK customers please add VAT at the current rate to all prices. Carriage is £7.50 plus VAT on UK orders, except for heavy computer monitors or trolleys which are £17 each plus VAT. One hundred days to return goods! We want you to have the right resources for your needs. Goods in a resaleable condition can be returned and your money refunded up to 100 days after purchase if, in your opinion, they are unsuitable (provided our generous credit terms of 42 days have been honoured). Inclusive Technology Ltd trading as ITtools, Riverside Court, Huddersfield Road, Delph, Oldham OL3 5FZ. Company Registered in England: 3525459. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 4 Ergonomic Keyboards Fujitsu Siemens Butterfly Keyboard The Fujitsu Siemens Butterfly Keyboard offers variable split and height adjustment. You can position your keyboard to suit your naturally occurring hand posture. • With tilting, split palm rests for comfort. They are removeable too for flexible work station layout. • USB connection. £65 Butterfly Keyboard Wireless Keyboard The Wireless Keyboard is perfect for use with an interactive plasma screen or whiteboard. It operates up to ten metres away from the receiver, so it can be passed around the room for everyone to use. It also has a rollerball, scroll wheel and buttons built-in so everything on the screen can be accessed. A robust, rubberised casing means the keyboard will stand up to everyday use. Extra keys give access to volume control, media player and Internet browser functions. £49 Wireless Keyboard See page 18 for the Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen Microsoft Natural Wireless Ergonomic Desktop 7000 Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 USB Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 Keyboard USB The innovative shape of this keyboard and mouse encourage a more natural hand, wrist and forearm posture offering improved comfort. This ergonomic keyboard makes day to day tasks easier, with a more natural wrist alignment. • Work with your hands in a more natural position with this compact ergonomic keyboard. • Just plug it in and start typing more comfortably. • Enjoy a drink while you work - the keyboard is designed to withstand an accidental spill. • The laptop-like, sleek design of the keys feels and looks great. • The stylish, curved design of this ergonomic keyboard helps your hands and wrists rest more naturally for greater comfort. • With the touch of a button you can quickly access the Internet. • Space saving design. • MultiMedia keys. • USB connection. • 2.4 GHz wireless technology - the USB mini transceiver connects wirelessly with virtually no interference and provides up to 30 feet of range. • The advanced ergonomic design promotes a more natural hand, wrist and forearm position for greater comfort. • Soft touch materials and an ergonomic design fit your hand as naturally as a handshake. • Improved number pad - commonly used symbols such as equal sign, left and right parentheses and Backspace are in easy reach, just above the number pad. Wireless Nat. Ergo. 7000 £105 • Zoom in quickly and accurately with the intuitive zoom feature. • Customisable hot keys - perform common tasks like opening documents and replying to email, with the touch of a button. • Commonly used symbols such as equal sign, left and right parentheses and Backspace are in easy reach, just above the number pad. • Ergonomic design - type in total comfort. This encourages natural wrist and arm alignment so you can work without discomfort. • Internet hot keys - with the touch of a button you can quickly access the Internet. Nat. Ergo. Keyboard 4000 £40 Comfort Curve Keyboard See pages 11-12 for more keyboards Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] £20 Ergonomic Keyboards 5 Maltron Ergonomic 3D Keyboard Maltron One Hand Keyboard Goldtouch Keyboard This fully ergonomic two handed keyboard fits the shape of hands and the different lengths of fingers to reduce movement and tension. It has a USB connection for PC or Apple computers. The special shape and letter layout have been very carefully planned, taking into account the limited number of keys that can be accessed quickly and comfortably. Word processing speeds of 85 words per minute have been demonstrated. The ergonomic shape ensures freedom from strain and no RSI type problems have been reported in over ten years, although all the work is done by one hand. Both left and right hand models are designed for touch typing. Comprehensive training manuals ensure quick, easy learning. Both screen and paper based versions are available. These keyboards have push-on push-off keys for Shift, Control and Alt functions: essential for one hand operation. For intensive number work, the flat number panel alongside the letters is not ergonomic and can lead to fatigue as there is nowhere to rest the hand during pauses. To overcome this problem, the number pad numbers are now also grouped on the letter keys. Either letters or numbers may be immediately selected by pressing a separate button. Windows keys are also included. PS2 connection. USB adaptor included. The Goldtouch is an ergonomically engineered split adjustable keyboard to help reduce the risks and effects of RSI. Its two alpha numeric sections may be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. This ergonomic keyboard helps you to assume a more natural posture that improves both comfort and productivity. It has a range of 0° to 30° on both the horizontal and vertical planes, and is continuously variable between these two angles. This means it can be minutely adjusted to allow for individual wrist splay and pronation. Adjustment is easily achieved using a locking ball and socket latch mechanism. Choose the Goldtouch Keyboard if you touch type at 35 words per minute or more. If you type at speeds of more than 70 words per minute, the Goldtouch is absolutely essential to prevent undue stress on the fingers and wrists. The keyboard is USB and PS2 compatible. Please specify if you require the number pad for USB or PS2. • Split design eliminates wrist twist and allows a central number cluster which can be used by the right or left hand. • Tilted keys and pads minimise downward movement of the palms (pronation) to further reduce muscle tension. • Straight vertical key columns eliminate tens of thousands of finger and wrist twists in a day’s work. • Thumb keys for Space (plus E on Maltron layouts), Return, Delete, Backspace and Cursor keys reduce hand and arm movement. Versatile thumbs are used far more effectively. • Built-in large palm resting pads allow immediate hand and arm relaxation during thinking time and promote a reduction in arm rotation. Maltron 3D Keyboard £375 Left Handed Keyboard USB The standard keyboard doesn’t always suit left handed users. The Left Handed Keyboard fulfils a long felt need, providing the most convenient layout for people who are naturally left handed. The individual mechanical key switching provides the smooth feel and bounce characteristics which are so much sought after by UK users. The design also maintains the ergonomic key positioning required in modern offices and makes this keyboard a real pleasure to use. With the number pad and navigation keys on the left, this is a must for those who enter figures all day. Left Handed Keyboard £59 One Hand Keyboard Right One Hand Keyboard Left £295 £295 Goldtouch Keyboard Goldtouch Number Pad BUY BOTH FOR £139 £59 £180 Available in black or white - please specify when ordering Keys-U-See Large Print Keyboard The Keys-U-See® USB large print keyboard is designed for those who have difficulty seeing the keys on a standard keyboard. This user friendly large print keyboard also has 12 ‘hot keys’ providing easy access to common functions. It is a full sized enhanced 104 key keyboard with standard layout, printed in big and bold 41 point typeface. It features high contrast yellow keys with black print. It uses high quality membrane switches designed to withstand over 10 million keystrokes. USB connection with a USB to PS2 adaptor supplied for users without a USB port. Keys-U-See Uppercase Keyboard £39 Available in black on yellow and white on black - please specify when ordering Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 6 Ergonomic Mice MX™ Revolution Mouse - the worlds most advanced mouse MX™ Revolution sets the standard for precision and control. Full speed wireless, laser tracking, hyper fast scrolling, instant application switching and touch to search. • Full speed USB wireless technology with rechargeable Li-ion battery. • Performance laser engine for absolute precision. • Advanced SmartShift™ technology adapts the scrolling mode to your application. • Hyper fast scrolling to fly through long documents. • Document quick flip enables you to move effortlessly between open documents. • Touch to search button for smart and swift web searching. • USB connection, compatible for PC or Mac. • Three year guarantee. £69 MX™ Revolution Mouse Left Handed Logitech® MX™610 Mouse This left handed laser cordless mouse redefines performance with precise laser tracking, 2.4 GHz digital cordless technology and automatic power management. • Cordless laser mouse with email, IM notification buttons and micro receiver. • 2.4 GHz digital cordless technology delivers a level of reliability that conventional 27 MHz wireless can’t match. • Micro receiver plugs directly into a USB port, eliminating cable clutter. • Advanced laser tracking to work flawlessly on surfaces where optical mice can struggle. • Power management turns the mouse on/off in sync with your PC and alerts you when batteries are low. • Tilt wheel plus zoom allows you to scroll horizontally/vertically and zoom in/out. • Programmable forward/back buttons to quickly browse web sites and large documents. • USB/PS2 connection, compatible for PC or Mac. Logitech® MX™610 Mouse VX Revolution™ Mouse The ultimate laptop mouse Logitech LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse A high speed, wireless, ultra precise laser mouse for laptops. VX Revolution™ features a nearly frictionless alloy wheel for hyper fast scrolling and 2.4 GHz cordless for interference free connections. • A wireless, ultra precise laser mouse for laptops. • Provides fast and interference free connection. • Performance laser engine for absolute precision. • Hyper fast scrolling to fly through long documents. • Touch to search button for smart and swift web searching. • Sculpted, right hand shape for exceptional comfort. • USB connection, compatible with PC or Mac. • Three year guarantee. • Laser precision: outperforms optical mice. • Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control on virtually any surface. VX Revolution™ Mouse £59 • Cordless mini-receiver: installs instantly and stays out of sight to ensure a clutter free cordless experience. • Works with both laptops and desktop computers. • Total comfort design: soft rubber grips and contoured shape give you superior comfort and effortless control. • Side to side scrolling and zoom: perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out or scroll horizontally and vertically. • Universal forward/back buttons: speed through large documents and web pages. • Longer battery life: enjoy up to eight months of use before replacement. LX8 Cordless Laser Mouse £29 See page 13-15 for more mice and alternatives £44 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Ergonomic Mice 7 Cordless TrackMan Wheel Cordless TrackMan Optical Marble Mouse Experience true comfort and freedom. Work where and how you want. Patented optical technology means superior performance with virtually no maintenance. Combines precise optical tracking with reliable digital radio technology. Includes a cruise control scroll feature, easy drag lock and convenient navigation buttons. Unmatched precision with Marble optical technology. Comfortable design for right or left hand. Two additional buttons for easy scrolling. • True cordless freedom means more flexibility and less clutter. • Patented optical technology delivers superior precision and smooth tracking. • Comfortable, innovative shape with easy to use scroll wheel. • Five year guarantee. Cordless TrackMan Wheel £43 • Cordless trackball with optical tracking system. • Reliable radio technology eliminates cable clutter. • Optical technology provides smooth, responsive performance. • Cruise control buttons for easy scrolling. • USB connection: works on PC and Mac. • Five year guarantee. Cordless TrackMan Optical £46 • Fits like a mouse, works like a trackball. • Accurate and precise optical technology. • No need for regular cleaning. • USB and PS2 connection: works on PC and Mac. • Three year guarantee. Marble Mouse £22 Evoluent™ VerticalMouse™ Hoverstop Mouse Cordless Optical Laptop/ miniBook Mouse USB This revolutionary mouse uses a handshake style grip which can relieve wrist and arm pain. Ordinary horizontal mice require your forearm to twist away from its natural position. The handshake grip eliminates this, improving comfort. It is easy to get used to and does not move sideways when clicking with normal force because the thumb naturally opposes the fingers. All five buttons are easy to use without contortion. The button force is light for easy clicking, but firm enough to avoid accidental activation. The buttons are programmable with different functions in different applications. You can cycle between three pointer speed settings with a keyboard shortcut or mouse button. With auto click and click lock functions, plus a break reminder. USB. The right hand mouse is now available in a wireless version too. Many people tend to leave their hand on the mouse, muscles tensed, even while not actually using it. This innovative mouse is designed to address this needless muscle tension, reducing tiredness and improving comfort. If you do not use the Hoverstop Mouse for more than ten seconds, it will vibrate softly to remind you to take your hand away and relax. This helps you to relax up to 25 times an hour (on average, you will have ten minutes of ‘free’ breaks each hour). Many people find this not only helps them relax but improves concentration, reduces tiredness and improves comfort. All necessary functions are performed by the mouse itself; it does not use your PC’s processor time or slow it down. Just plug it into the USB port and start using it. Further information is available on our website. Built for comfort, the Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for laptops features an ergonomic design and soft rubber grips. • The mini-receiver snaps into the mouse for easy transport. Right Hand Wired Mouse Left Hand Wired Mouse Right Hand Wireless Mouse £65 £75 £99 Hoverstop Mouse • The high definition optical technology means tracking is 2.5x more responsive than with ordinary optical mice. • Up to 6 months battery life. • Available in black or silver. Please specify when ordering. Cordless Optical Laptop Mouse £20 This mouse is ideal for use with the Asus miniBooks and offers ergonomic comfort on the go. See page 30 for Asus miniBook details. £50 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 8 Ergonomic Mice Microtrack Finger Mouse A trackball mouse on your finger! Glider Mouse This neat little three button trackball is suitable for left or right handed use. Hold it in your hand like a trigger and use your thumb to move around. The sleek design is finished in blue and silver for a smart appearance. The Microtrack Finger Mouse will give you ease of comfort throughout the day. PS2/USB connection. Microtrack Finger Mouse Perific Ergonomic Wireless Mouse £29 The Perific Ergonomic Wireless Mouse is the most flexible mouse on the market today. In addition to offering high resolution for extraordinary precision, the unique shape of the Perific Mouse offers you many different ways to interact with your computer. An optical trackball gives full mouse functionality even when the mouse is off the desk. Y ou can hold the Perific in your hand, enabling you to step away from the desk and enjoy full mousing capabilities from your chair, sofa or even while standing. Perific Ergonomic Wireless Mouse £69 Wireless Vertical Grip Mouse Glider Mouse 400mm Glider Mouse 480mm £149 £155 RollerMouse Pro £44 Airobic Mouse The Airobic Mouse has a unique design which removes much of the stress and strain found with using a standard mouse. Offering a new approach for RSI sufferers, it repositions and supports the hand and wrist, thus minimising pressure on the muscles and tendons. It removes static posture, a working position that keeps muscles tensed,associated with the development of hand injuries in computer users. This is the only mouse which allows you to work in what ergonomists call a functional neutral position. Functional neutral is a working posture that allows muscles that are impaired, or are at risk of impairment, to be kept at rest (neutral), whilst allowing you to work with your mouse in the same way you have always done. Right and left handed versions are available in black or white. Please specify when ordering. Airobic Mouse The Glider Mouse is a revolutionary ergonomic mouse - not only does it offer superb ergonomic features, but it is easy to use and looks great on your desk. The central mouse position gives you an optimal working posture and eliminates the painful motion of repeatedly having to reach out for the mouse next to the keyboard. The Glider Mouse is very easy to use and ideal for both right and left handed users. Simply plug the mouse into a USB port and you’re already making progress towards a more healthy and comfortable way of operating your computer. The Glider Mouse is designed for use with both standard and small size keyboards and laptops. Available in two widths: 400mm and 480mm. The Wireless Vertical Grip Mouse supports your hand in a relaxed 45 degree position. It is the only mouse to support this ergonomic angle, halfway between the hand shaking position and the normal mouse using position. • While offering support to your palm it encourages you to use your upper arm and relax your shoulder with no twist to the lower arm. • Stylish black and silver casing with built-in 3.7V rechargeable battery and USB recharging cable. Wireless Vertical Grip Mouse Available with brackets - please contact us for details £75 • Easy to use - the rollerbar pointer provides single finger point and click functionality. • Personalised control - user configurable buttons and scroll wheel. • Wrist support - soft but firm lycra wrist rest support, removable for easy cleaning. • Long lifespan - an optical sensor reads bar movement using the latest technology (nothing to wear out). • PC and Mac compatible. • USB connection with PS2 adaptor included. • Two year warranty. • Available in black or beige - please specify when ordering. RollerMouse Pro £159 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Ergonomic Mice 9 Cirque Easy Cat Glidepoint Touchpad USB The Cirque Easy Cat Touchpad makes it easier and more comfortable than ever to control your computer. To perform basic mouse functions, simply glide your finger over the smooth surface to point, then tap on the pad or press on the buttons to click. Both left and right click functions can be activated by tapping on designated areas of the pad. It's easy to detect the right click area of the pad thanks to the subtle change of pad texture and colour. Double-tap and hold your finger on the pad, or hold the left button as your finger glides to grab, drag and highlight any item on-screen. Activate vertical scroll by simply gliding a finger along the right edge of the touchpad. The GlideExtend® feature makes it easy to keep moving the cursor after you've run into the touchpad's edge. Easy Cat Glidepoint Touchpad £26 Cirque Smart Cat Glidepoint Touchpad USB The Cirque Smart Cat sets the standard of comfort plus performance in touchpad computer control. With intelligent software, one touch scroll and zoom, and distinctive sounds for each operation, it combines all the power of a top of the range mouse with the unrivalled comfort and durability of a touchpad. Access right clicks by tapping a finger in the touchpad's upper right corner. Keep moving the cursor after you've run into the touchpad's edge thanks to the convenience of GlideExtend®. Programmable software allows you to go from fast on-screen movements to pixel point control. Quickly activate vertical/horizontal scrolling as well as magnification tools by gliding a finger along the touchpad edges. Cirque's capacitive touch technology provides complete navigation control of any graphical interface, packed in a space saving, low friction, durable touchpad. Smart Cat Glidepoint Touchpad £39 Cirque Smart Cat PRO Glidepoint Touchpad USB The Cirque Smart Cat PRO offers everything that the Smart Cat does but adds the flexibility of programmable hotlinks. • Execute programs/commands. • Open files. • Control browser functions. • Assign (toggle) mouse actions. • Control cursor modes (example: horizontal snap-to-grid). Smart Cat PRO Glidepoint Touchpad Anir Vertical Mouse The Anir Vertical Mouse is different from other ergonomic mice - it is designed to be used vertically, in a similar way to a joystick. It encourages users to rest the back of the hand at the base of the mouse and the thumb on the switch on the top of the stick for easy right and left clicks of the mouse button. Using the Anir Vertical Mouse means that the upper arm is used and therefore the strain on the wrist and lower arm muscles is considerably reduced. It has been specifically engineered to help avoid RSI and to offer relief to those already suffering with it. Available in black optical USB large or small. Please specify when ordering. Anir Vertical Mouse £74 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] £49 10 Ergonomics Ergo Rest Armrest - Height Adjustable Ergo Rest Armrest with Mouse Pad Wasp Wrist Set Easy to install, the Ergo Rest Armrest just clamps on to the front of your desk and adjusts to suit. • Can relieve repetitive strain disorders. • Fits desk thickness 1.5cm - 4.3cm. • Large clamp option: 3.4cm x 6.4cm. • Seek professional advice if unsure as to personal suitability. The Ergo Rest Armrest with Mouse Pad provides the ultimate mouse user’s workstation. • All in one design ensures easy installation. • Height adjustable. • Large clamp option. Innovative design ensures no loss of circulation to the hands and allows you to glide your hand across the full range of the keyboard and mouse. • Wrist and forearm recess. • Comes as a pair. Armrest Height Adjustable £83 Kensington Gel Mouse Pad • Soft gel comfort. • Distributes wrist pressure throughout the super soft gel for more comfortable mousing. • Soft fabric cover for comfort. • Non-reflective surface for optimum mouse performance. • Non-slip base keeps pad in place. Gel Mouse Pad £14 £80 Kensington Gel Keyboard Wrist Rest £50 Kensington Copyholder Plus Easel • Soft gel provides comfort and typing support. • Pads situated where hands naturally rest for exceptional comfort. • Dedicated numeric pad support. • Distributes wrist pressure for more comfortable typing. • Universal size fits all keyboards. • Non-slip base. Gel Keyboard Wrist Rest Wasp Wrist Rest Set £15 The adjustable easel copyholder is ready out of the box (no assembly required). Four angle settings ensure paper is held at a comfortable viewing level. It holds up to 50 pages of A4, letter or legal sized paper. The movable line guide, which can be fixed on either the left or the right, is useful for pinpointing specific information. Folds flat for storage. Copyholder Plus Easel £10 MouseBean Kensington SoleSoother Footrest Logitech Alto Express Laptop Stand • 0-20 degree flexible angle setting for ultimate comfort. • Three adjustable height settings for individual user preference. • Gentle massage wave pattern. • High impact ABS plastic construction ensures robust operation. SoleSoother Footrest Armrest with Mouse Pad £29 The MouseBean hand rest is very different to regular wrist rests - it uses two soft pads to support the hand in comfort and the curved base lets you glide on the mouse mat with a relaxed arm and shoulder. The pads form a gap under the hand, helping to reduce pressure in the wrist and protect the delicate median nerve from the dangers of poor posture. MouseBean £6 Take your laptop to new heights of comfort. The Logitech Alto Express Laptop Stand raises your laptop display for increased viewing comfort. You’re more relaxed and more productive. It’s an attractive alternative to expensive monitors and docking stations. Alto Express Laptop Stand £20 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Keyboards Compact Keyboards and Accessories Compact Keyboard • Can provide keyboard access to laptop computers. • Ideal for users with limited movement or younger children. • PS2/USB connection. Compact Keyboard (grey) Compact Windows Keyboard (black) Compact Keyguard (grey or black) Clear Compact Keyboard Rest £45 £45 £45 £20 KEYBOARD PLUS KEYGUARD £85! Ultra Compact Keyboard • Ideal for those with limited movement or who like to ‘fix’ themselves and use a small target area. • All the functionality of a standard keyboard. • USB connection. Ultra Compact Keyboard Ultra Compact Keyguard £25 £50 Angled Keyboard Rest • This lightweight rest gives improved visual and physical access to standard keyboards. • 483mm wide x 210mm deep. £20 Flexible Keyboard Grey/Black Standard Size Keyboards High Contrast Keyboard A robust, standard keyboard with extra large and clear legends on the keys, making it very suitable for users with a visual impairment. The lettering is more resilient than large print stickers. Available in yellow with black lettering, in either uppercase or lowercase (please specify when ordering). USB connection. Cherry Internet Keyboard • Still struggling to find the right guard for your keyboard? Look no further. • Internet and multimedia control. • Non-sensitive to dirt or liquids. • USB/PS2 connection. £25 £50 Cherry Internet Keyboard Cherry Internet Keyguard BUY BOTH FOR £70! Large Print Keyboard • Ideal for people with visual impairment. • Extra large, clear text. • USB connection. The new Covered Laptop Rest (see right hand photo) completely covers the keys. Ideal for fidgeters! Above left: a clear, angled laptop rest. £25 £28 £20 £45 Full Keyboard Stickers • Black with yellow letters. Uppercase or lowercase (please specify when ordering). £29 Large Print Keyboard Lowercase Keyboard • An alternative PS2 keyboard for your PC with lowercase characters on the keys. Lowercase Keyboard These great new stickers include every key in upper and lowercase. Each pack contains four sheets of stickers - white on black, yellow on black, black on white and black on yellow. Full Keyboard Stickers £29 High Contrast Keyboard Clear Laptop Rest/Covered Laptop Rest Clear Laptop Rest (for laptops with 15” screen) Clear Laptop Rest (for laptops with 16” screen) Clear Compact Keyboard Rest Covered Laptop Rest £35 Angled Keyboard Rest Flexible Full Sized Keyboard This flexible keyboard is made of high quality silicone material, offering the perfect combination of practicality, durability, comfort and flexibility. Resistant against food, drink and dirt and easily cleaned with soap and water! Lightweight, ultra slim and with the ability to be rolled up... a practical and space saving option. 11 £10 Also see: IntelliKeys - page 20 Create your own ideal keyboard! Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] £19 12 Keyboards Jumbo XL Keyboard With function keys and a USB connection! The Jumbo XL has chunky 25mm square keys that are colour coded and easy to find and press. They also help the user to identify vowels, consonants and punctuation marks. The keyboard has all the standard keys with the exception of the numeric keypad. It has separate function keys (F keys), a Windows key and Shift keys on both sides of the keyboard. Jumbo XL has USB connectivity as standard. In addition, there are two extra USB ports on the right hand side. These are really useful for attaching a numeric keypad, a mouse, trackball, joystick or webcam etc. The keyboard is Windows or Mac compatible (all keys have a Mac function). The overall dimensions of Jumbo XL are the same as a standard keyboard: 48.2cm x 17.9cm x 3.4cm. Jumbo XL uses reliable membrane technology, with a life beyond one million strikes, and has a limited lifetime warranty. Jumbo XL (lowercase) Jumbo XL (uppercase) Jumbo XL (uppercase, white keys) Jumbo XL Keyguard Jumbo XL Clear Glove Any Jumbo XL and Keyguard £49 £49 £49 £55 £18 £99 Big Keys LX Big Keys LX has 60 large, chunky keys, including access to function keys. It is available in a wide range of colours and layouts, with qwerty or abc layouts. The keys help the user to recognise when they have been pressed with a nice distinct click. Keyguards and a glove are also available. PS2/USB connection. LX ABC (white keys) LX abc (white lowercase keys) LX QWERTY (white keys) LX qwerty (white lowercase keys) LX QWERTY (high contrast) LX ABC (coloured) £109 £109 £109 £109 £109 £109 LX abc (coloured lowercase) LX QWERTY (coloured) LX qwerty (coloured, lowercase) LX Clear Plastic Keyguard LX Metal Keyguard LX Clear Keyboard Glove £109 £109 £109 £55 £50 £18 About Large Key Keyboards Jumbo XL and Big Keys LX are well featured, large key keyboards. Both are rugged with inch square keys, and both offer versions suitable for older people and those with failing eyesight. Most users want a QWERTY layout from the start, but if you want an alphabetical “ABC” layout, the Big Keys LX has upper or lowercase versions. Except for the numeric keypad, Jumbo XL has all the standard keys including a full set of function keys, a Windows key and two Shift keys. Big Keys LX has fewer keys (and so less clutter) and you need to use keyboard shortcuts to use some functions. Jumbo XL has a native USB connector and two extra USB sockets so you can plug in a mouse etc. Big Keys LX is a native PS2 device and USB adaptors are available at an additional £12 plus VAT (although it’s free from ITtools with the Big Keys LX). Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Mice and Alternatives OPTIMAX Wireless Joystick Ideal for users with motor skill difficulties • Three different handles included! • Interference free operating range exceeding 10 metres. • Responds to the lightest touch. • Receiver unit with two additional sockets. • Precise tracking and cursor control. • Four cursor speed settings. • Audible alert for speed setting. • Low profile provides a natural hand rest. • Large footprint for stability. • Sockets allow the left/right click buttons to be operated using your own switches. • Left/right and drag lock buttons. • Colour coded buttons mounted sub-flush to prevent accidental activation. • Easy ‘plug and play’ installation. • Suitable for PC and Mac. USB and PS2 compatible. OPTIMAX Wireless Joystick OPTIMA Joystick • Robust construction. • Light touch movement. • Precise tracking and cursor control. • Four cursor speed settings. • Audible alert for speed setting. • Large footprint for stability. • Provides a natural hand rest. • Left/right and drag lock buttons. • Colour coded buttons mounted sub‑flush to prevent accidental activation. • Sockets to operate left/right click buttons from remote switches. • Easy ‘plug and play’ installation. • Suitable for PC and Mac. USB and PS2 compatible. • Two year manufacturer warranty. £169 See www.ITtools.co.uk for more information £225 OPTIMAX Wireless Rollerball This compact joystick does not require fine motor skills and is suitable for a wide spectrum of computer users. OPTIMA Joystick responds to the lightest touch for accurate navigation and precise targeting of objects on the computer screen. Three different handles included! Features include: OPTIMA Joystick 13 OPTIMAX is the very first wireless trackball specifically designed for users with motor skill difficulties. With an operating range in excess of 10 metres, it is ideal for use by individuals or with groups to ensure that everyone can join in! Lightweight and robustly constructed, OPTIMAX can be used as either a desktop or hand held unit. Optical technology ensures precise cursor control and silky smooth ball movement, and the bi-directional radio link provides interference free operation. • Two additional sockets for switches. • Precise tracking and cursor control. • Large free running ball requiring only the lightest touch. • Provides a natural hand rest. • Left/right and drag lock buttons. • Colour coded buttons mounted sub- OPTIMA Rollerball The OPTIMA Rollerball uses durable, optical technology for precise tracking and control of the cursor. A silky smooth ball movement and large footprint for stability makes the OPTIMA ideal for a wide spectrum of computer users. flush to prevent accidental operation. • Trackball sockets to operate left/right click buttons from remote switches. • Easy ‘plug and play’ installation and auto detecting PS2 and USB protocols. • PC and Mac compatible. • Up to 6 months battery life. OPTIMAX Wireless Rollerball £149 Robustly constructed with no mechanical wearing parts, the OPTIMA is maintenance free and will give years of untroubled service. Features include: • Durable optical technology with no mechanical wearing parts. • Precise tracking and cursor control. • Free running ball requiring only the lightest touch. • Silky smooth ball movement. • Large footprint for stable operation. • Colour coded buttons mounted subflush to prevent accidental activation. • Auto detecting PS2 and USB protocols. • Easy ‘plug and play’ installation (no additional drivers required). • OPTIMA Rollerball is PC and Mac compatible. OPTIMA Rollerball Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] £99 Mice and Alternatives 14 n-ABLER (for USB & PS2) A highly adaptable mouse alternative. n‑ABLER’s large, free moving trackball requires only a light touch. Together with the five sub-flush, colour coded function buttons, it makes for easy navigation and manipulation of objects on the screen. n-ABLER allows fingertip control with minimal hand movement, reducing fatigue. The symmetrical design and reversible button functionality allows for left or right handed use. The device also has a large footprint for stability. n-ABLER has switchable left and right click buttons; double-click and latching drag lock buttons; X-Y axis lock and scroll button; adjustable cursor speed and easy ‘plug and play’ installation. Coloured LEDs and an optional buzzer provide confirmation of all button operations. EasiTrax SmartNav 4 n-ABLER is compatible with PC or Mac. Joystick version also available. n-ABLER Rollerball n-ABLER Joystick £199 £240 NaturalPoint’s SmartNav is an alternative to the standard mouse, allowing hands free control of the computer cursor. The user can easily move the cursor around the screen using subtle head movements, by wearing a reflective dot on their forehead. Mouse clicking can be accomplished through a built-in dwell clicking program (AT version) or external switches (AT and EG version). SmartNav 4 EG The Inclusive EasiTrax represents a major advance in the design of pointing devices for those with special needs. Light, easy to use and requiring minimal hand movement to operate, EasiTrax combines the benefits of both rollerballs and joysticks in one! The SmartNav 4 EG is the best solution available for carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, repetitive strain injury and other wrist strain related problems. The EG package includes industry standard input switch supports and original software features. £250 SmartNav 4 EG SmartNav 4 AT The SmartNav 4 AT package includes industry standard switch supports, dwell clicking software and an on-screen keyboard, allowing for complete cursor control specifically for people with ALS, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy and other special needs. With clever LED support! This innovative joystick features three multi-function buttons with tactile and visual feedback, offering increased usability without cluttering up the joystick. • Clever, hidden LED support. • One touch drag lock for easy dragging and dropping. • One touch scroll lock for quick and easy page navigation. • Five pointer speeds - suitable for experienced users and those just starting out with a pointing device. • Visual and tactile feedback. • USB with PS2 adaptor. Presented in an age neutral cream, the EasiTrax is suitable for learners of all ages, and its simple plug and go setup means it is ready to use in seconds. EasiTrax £127 SmartNav 4 AT SmartNav 4 with GridKeys £300 £350 £5 Additional reflective dots (two sheets of 26 dots, 52 in total) For further information see www.ITtools.co.uk TrackerPro TrackerPro’s smoothness, accuracy, ease of use and performance in outdoor light makes it the ideal choice for users who use head movement to access their computer. It is also extremely small and compact. This hands free mouse is very quick to set up and can be tailored to individual movement, ranges and speeds. Simply attach one of the reflective dots to your glasses or forehead, use the joystick mode and TrackerPro starts to work immediately. TrackerPro operates from a USB port or a compatible AAC device, and allows you to be completely mobile without the need for battery packs or power adaptors. The unique USB cable also has a built-in switch jack. For clicking, you can use a single switch or a dwell program such as Madentec’s Magic Cursor for Windows. TrackerPro £745 TrackerPro + Magic Cursor £895 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Mice and Alternatives PC TRAC/MaxTRAC Pro Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball The Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball offers the comfort of a mouse with the benefits of an optical trackball. Control your cursor with a simple touch of the finger! The highly accurate Orbit Optical is as easy to use as a regular mouse but it stays in one place, saving you valuable desk space. Designed for PCs and Macs, the Orbit Optical Trackball employs Kensington’s Diamond Eye optical technology for smooth, precise cursor movement. Diamond Eye provides unmatched acceleration control, combined with ultra high speed optical technology to produce the ultimate in precision and accuracy. The precise optical tracking mechanism is also resistant to dust, reducing the need for regular trackball cleaning. USB connection. Orbit Optical Trackball £20 Kensington Optical Expert Mouse Rollerball Rests A sturdy, three button trackball. Easy to use - just plug in and go! Forms a natural hand rest and minimises the wrist angle. With a useful drag lock feature. PC TRAC PS2 (grey only) MaxTRAC Pro USB 15 £59 £69 These angled rests are designed for special needs rollers and joysticks. Available in black or grey Shallow 20° rest 14cm x 22cm £19 Shallow 45° rest 14cm x 22cm £19 Roller II (for USB & PS2) Traxsys Roller Plus The popular and robust Traxsys Roller now has coloured buttons to make it easier to see which one to press. The removable guard helps prevent inadvertent button pressing. The roller has three switch sockets to allow switch operation of the buttons. USB connection with PS2 adaptor. A robust trackerball with extra functions, useful where the user has significant physical disabilities. The guard avoids unwanted presses, but is removable if not required. Screw holes beneath allow easy fixing to a surface or wheelchair tray. Separate buttons to emulate: • click, right click and double click • latching drag as on the Roller • button to control pointer speed • button that allows only up/down or left/right movements of the pointer, making it easier to navigate menus or even draw straight lines. Buttons can be replaced by switches using the Roller Plus Switch Box, which is included FREE (worth £25). Roller II USB/PS2 £95 Roller Joystick II (for USB & PS2) Roller Plus USB/PS2 £249 The premiere trackball for those who want reliable, accurate and precise optical tracking. The award winning scroll ring allows super smooth navigation through documents, whilst the large ball ensures maximum control. Four programmable buttons enable personalisation as required. The detachable wrist rest provides comfort and the modern silver and black colour scheme ensures it looks great too! USB/PS2 connection. The joystick version of the Roller II from Traxsys has colour coded buttons that match the three switch sockets. It comes with a USB connection and a PS2 adaptor. Additional handles to meet different needs (the SoftKnob and T-bar) are supplied FREE by ITtools. Some users with physical difficulties may find it easier to control a joystick than a ball. All the same functionality as the Roller Plus. Includes the Roller Plus Switch Box so that the buttons can be operated by switches. Additional handles (the SoftKnob and T-bar) are supplied FREE by ITtools. Optical Expert Mouse Roller Joystick II USB/PS2 Roller Plus Joystick USB/PS2 £285 £75 Traxsys Roller Plus Joystick £179 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 16 Other Hardware Atkinson Vari‑X Adjustable Trolley Get the computer just the right height! The Atkinson Vari‑X Trolley adjusts to the needs of all users including the very young, those in wheelchairs, on foam wedges or using standing frames. Adjusting the height could not be simpler. Just turn the removable handle. Available in full shelf or half shelf styles, with shelf clearance over the worktop of 120mm, or with a guard rail. Brakes are fitted to all the large wheels for safety (exclusive to ITtools/ Inclusive Technology). The trolley provides worktop heights from 240mm to 1060mm. The worktop is 1200mm x 650mm. Maple and silver finish. Base unit and rail Full shelf Half shelf Full shelf trolley With six-way 13amp power block Half shelf trolley With six-way 13amp power block Base unit and rail With six-way 13amp power block £540 £570 £535 £565 £530 £560 Delivery is £17 per trolley The revolutionary eye control system MyTobii P10 is a portable eye controlled communication device. Everything, including a 15” screen, eye control device and computer, is integrated into one slim unit. Just connect it to a power source such as a wall socket, power wheelchair or separate battery. The MyTobii P10 MyTobii is ideal for anyone with disabilities who needs to control the computer using their eyes. The interface can be configured for many different skill levels. The device can be mounted for use at a desk, on a wheelchair, in bed or anywhere suitable for the user. The eye tracker doesn’t need the user to do or wear anything special. Simply sit in front of it, follow a dot during a 10 second calibration and you are away! Technical specification 15” touch screen. Dimensions: 360 x 365 x 110mm. Weight: 5.3kg. Working distance: 50-70cm. Freedom of head movement: 30cm x 15cm x 20cm. Max head motion speed: 15cm/ second. Gaze data rate: 40hz. Accuracy: 0.5 degree (~0.5cm). Maximum head movement compensation error: < 1 degree. Software: Windows XP. Languages: all European. Interface: 2 x USB II, 1 x 100MB LAN, 2 x joy switch connections. Mounting: VESA and Daessy. Tobii’s world leading eye tracking techniques and an integrated, tough design make the system extremely accurate, portable and tough enough to deal with real life. No fragile external cameras or lighting units mean your system will be able to go everywhere with you. • Easy to set up. • Quick, easy one time calibration. • Mounts to desk, bed or wheelchair. • Easy to adjust to the needs of different user groups. • Robust casings will survive real world use. • New, portable unit with computer processing built-in. • Reliable, accurate tracking. • No undue restraint on head movements. • Tracks nearly everyone, even those with glasses or contact lenses. • Works in most lighting conditions. • Compensates for large head movements without errors. MyTobii pricing Prices from £10,400. Please call us on 01457 819790 for details. Delivery is £17. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Touch Monitors Neo-Flex All In One Stand Widescreen LCD Touch Monitor ELO LCD Touch Monitors Rugged, reliable and resistant to water, dust and grease, these new widescreen monitors from ELO are the perfect replacement for bulky outdated CRT monitors. Each comes with a height adjustable tilting stand to ensure perfect positioning for those in wheelchairs or specialised seating. Easy to use tools allow you to lock out the display buttons to minimise ‘fiddling’. The ELO LCD touch monitors are available in three sizes: 15”, 17” and the new 19” model. The flat panel comes with a removable tilt base with a VESA mounting option. Featuring ELO’s tried and tested, highly responsive ‘Accutouch’ technology guaranteeing complete accuracy with minimum setup or calibration. With built-in speakers delivering high quality sound to match the outstanding picture quality. 19” Widescreen Touch Monitor £599 22” Widescreen Touch Monitor £749 The LCDs use ELO’s Accutouch technology which has been designed to be robust and reliable, so ideal for classroom use. Impervious to liquid spills and splashes, humidity and wash down, these screens are the most contamination resistant available. Drift free operation for a lifetime of 35 million finger touches. Covered by a 3 year return to manufacturer warranty, provided and administered by ELO. ELO 15” LCD Touch Monitor ELO 17” LCD Touch Monitor ELO 19” LCD Touch Monitor 17 £419 £469 £519 An all in one stand with ergonomic adjustability. Perfect for space constrained areas, it enables you to mount both a CPU and display while providing effortless height adjustment of the monitor. Position your display for maximum ergonomic comfort to relieve eye, neck and back strain. The integrated handle means you can transport a workstation easily and quickly, or lock it up at night. Includes stand, CPU strap, manual, VESA monitor mounting kit and cable ties. Weight capacity: 6–16lbs (2.7–7.2kg) for display; total stand capacity: 37lbs (16.7kg). Compatible with most 15”–24” displays and most small or ultra small form factor CPUs, laptops and gaming consoles. Three year warranty. There is a delivery charge of £17 per monitor. Neo-Flex All In One Stand LX Desk Mount LCD Arm Neo-Flex Widescreen Stand eo-Flex Laptop/Projector N Stand • The LX Desk Mount LCD Arm provides unparalleled range of motion and keeps cables tidily cleared away. Gives 12.7cm height adjustment, tilt, pan and portrait to landscape rotation. Light touch adjustments without any knobs or levers. Easily position your widescreen LCD for ergonomic comfort. Rotate the screen for portrait viewing. The stand also rotates so you can share your view with others. Accommodates most midsize displays. Includes stand, monitor mounting bracket, manual, cable ties and VESA mounting kit. Weight capacity: 16–36lbs (7.3–16.3kg). Three year warranty. Lift and tilt your laptop screen to eye level. Ideal for group viewing of the screen. Add an external keyboard to combine laptop portability with the benefits of an ergonomic desktop system. For projectors, the generous height and tilt range minimises skewed images and obstructions. Includes lift stand, cable ties, non-slip pads, safety tabs, and hook and loop tape. Weight capacity: 3.5–14lbs (1.6–6.3kg). Width adjustable - compatible with most laptops. Three year warranty. • Extends/retracts up to 61cm. • Simply push your LCD out of the way when not in use and reposition it with a touch. • Connect the LX to a surface edge of 13mm to 47mm or through a hole 8mm to 51mm wide and up to 63mm thick. Not suitable for the Atkinson Vari-X Trolley. LX Desk Mount LCD Arm £139 Neo-Flex Widescreen Stand £109 £69 Neo-Flex Laptop/Projector Stand £49 Anti-Slip Mat - Neo-Flex touch monitor stands are designed to move easily backwards and forwards on a desk. For use with a touch monitor we recommend you use our Anti-Slip Mat. 20cm x 40cm. Anti-Slip Mat: £7 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 18 Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen The INCLUSIVE alternative to an interactive whiteboard! The Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen • NO DISTRACTING SHADOWS • EXCELLENT IMAGE QUALITY • QUICK, EASY HEIGHT ADJUSTABILITY • INCLUDES FREE MYBOARD SOFTWARE • Bright, clear image - no need to darken the room. • Easy, powered height adjustability with no need to re-calibrate. • Wide viewing angle and no hotspot - good for visually impaired users. • No projector - no risk from staring into a high powered lamp. • Quiet - no cooling fan to distract the hearing impaired. • Low lifetime cost - no consumable items like projector lamps. • Uses less power than a digital projector. • Low maintenance - no filters to clean. The Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen is ideal for meeting the needs of different users. Just like an interactive whiteboard, it forms an ideal focus for group use – but it solves the accessibility problems associated with many whiteboards. The screen is not affected by the user’s shadow or ambient light, so there is no confusion with their shadow blanking Solving the accessibility problems associated with whiteboards. Now even more accessible! out the area of the screen they are trying to touch – and no need to black out the room when using it. The screen is quickly and easily height adjustable. The adjustability is powered and there is no need to re-calibrate the screen each time. The height adjustable stand is on lockable castors, so it is easy to move from room to room too. The convenient new laptop stand allows for access to your computer from the front if required. The innovative cable management system clears away messy wires and the new speaker shelf is really convenient too - there is plenty of room for items like games consoles or other accessories, as well as external speakers. Quick, easy, powered height adjustability Adjusts from 430mm minimum (from floor to bottom of screen) to 1900mm maximum (floor to top of screen). (When using a 50” screen.) Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Inclusive Interactive Plasma Screen 19 The INCLUSIVE alternative to an interactive whiteboard! Height Adjustable Plasma Wall Lift ABLE NOW AVAIL HT IG E H WITH A E L B A T S ADJU T IF L L L WA Ideal for use with your Plasma For those with limited movement, an OPTIMAX Wireless Rollerball or Joystick (page 13) can enable them to take part. The Wireless Keyboard (page 4) operates from up to ten metres away and the Asus miniBook is ideal for use with the Plasma - easy to use, portable and affordable too (Page 30). You can use ANY software on your Plasma screen Instead of clicking with a mouse, simply touch the screen! Now your Plasma screen can be supplied with a height adjustable wall lift. It has 750mm electrically driven height adjustment, a space saving shallow profile and clear access under the screen. See www.ITtools.co.uk for further information. MyBoard software is included FREE Create all kinds of drag and drop activities using pictures and text. Speakers The JBL Control One speakers supplied offer excellent sound quality. An upgrade to Panasonic side mounted speakers (shown in the main picture below) is available for the 42” and 50” screens. (Sorry, not available for the 58” or 65”.) 42” Panasonic side mounted speaker upgrade £125 50” Panasonic side mounted speaker upgrade £175 Truly professional Plasma Screens Panasonic plasmas provide superior performance and innovative features. Available in 42", 50", 58" and 65", they provide a motivating and inclusive learning experience for any classroom. High contrast ratio Panasonic's incredible contrast ratios provide remarkable images in nearly any viewing environment. They produce beautiful images with rich blacks, smooth, natural tone graduation and outstanding depth. Smooth, crisp motion images These screens reproduce moving images with the high resolution needed to deliver their full impact. 100% lead and mercury free For reduced impact on the environment. 100,000 hour screen life The new Panasonic plasmas have a life of up to 100,000 hours.* That's an amazing 42 years of normal viewing (6.5 hours per day) or 11.5 years of continuous use (24 hours per day). Unlike LCDs, plasma displays do not use a backlight whose brightness fades over time. So they provide bright, beautiful pictures over many years of use. * Time until panel brightness is reduced to half its initial level when displaying moving images in standard mode. Excludes after images and malfunctions. Faithful colours Panasonic plasma screens provide superior colour reproduction over every part of the image. Tough display The plasma is covered by a toughened glass panel providing strong resistance to impacts. It also makes cleaning easy as it can be wiped with a soft cloth when needed. Pricing and Purchasing Information Plasma Screen with Height Adjustable Stand 42”high definition screen with stand, speakers, brackets & laptop shelf 50”high definition screen with stand, speakers, brackets & laptop shelf 58”high definition screen with stand, speakers, brackets & laptop shelf 65”full high definition screen with stand, speakers, brackets & laptop shelf Delivery, installation and demonstration (per unit, mainland UK) £3,650 £4,650 £6,450 £9,350 £100 Plasma Screen with Height Adjustable Wall Lift 42” high definition screen with wall lift 50” high definition screen with wall lift 58” high definition screen with wall lift 65” full high definition screen with wall lift Delivery, installation and demonstration (per unit, mainland UK) £3,650 £4,650 £6,450 £9,350 £100 Simply select your screen size and whether you prefer the adjustable stand or wall lift. Then contact our friendly team on 01457 819790. Your screen will be delivered, fully installed with your laptop and a 15 to 20 minute demonstration provided to get you started. You will also receive MyBoard software free! All Panasonic Plasma Screens Include a three year on-site warranty. Please call us for details of leasing options. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 20 IntelliTools Corner IntelliKeys USB Keyboard Create your own ideal keyboard! The look and functionality of IntelliKeys can be changed quickly and easily by placing overlays on its touch sensitive panel. Use IntelliKeys with Overlay Maker 3 software (page 21) to create your own overlays. Make a simplified keyboard, or one that will enter whole words or sentences at the touch of a button. Create overlays for working on specific topics, or tactile versions for the visually impaired. The possibilities are endless! IntelliKeys comes with six standard overlays that are ready to use with any word processing program or any other software that requires keyboard input. It is easy to create your own overlays too using Overlay Maker 3 software. You could design an overlay to help students work on a specific topic, or that contain just a few keyboard functions to make it easy for them to understand and use. You can also customise IntelliKeys for individuals using a simple on-screen control panel. For example, you could change the required response rate. Ideal for students with physical, visual or cognitive difficulties. The dual switch sockets also include those who use switches. IntelliKeys can be used with Windows or Macintosh computers and if software runs with an ordinary keyboard or mouse, it will work with IntelliKeys! IntelliKeys simply plugs into the USB port and can be unplugged again while the computer is running, allowing easy access. It also gives full access to both mouse and keyboard at all times. No need to run MouseKeys - mouse access through the board just works! IntelliKeys USB comes complete with a new set of standard overlays that reflect years of customer feedback. A new overlay specifically designed for web access is included too. Compatible with PC or Mac. USB cable included. IntelliKeys USB Overlay Maker 3 comes FREE with IntelliKeys USB £289 IntelliKeys Transparent Overlays Forty blank, transparent, matt plastic overlays. Ideal for protecting overlays or for creating a tactile overlay to place on top of a pictorial overlay. Try adding Braille, Moon or real objects to the sheet for users with a visual impairment. Transparent Overlays £15 US Foolscap Paper US Foolscap Paper is just the right size for printing your overlays. Dimensions: 330mm x 215mm. US Foolscap Paper (1 ream) Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] £13 IntelliTools Corner 21 Creating Overlays for your IntelliKeys 1. Design it! 2. Print it! 3. Use it! It’s easy to design your keyboard using Overlay Maker 3. Choose suitable colours, layout and text. Print onto US foolscap sized paper and, optionally, laminate for longer lasting overlays. Send the overlay to the board and it’s ready to use immediately. The possibilities are endless... Overlay Maker 3® Match the keyboard to the learner with Overlay Maker 3 - the perfect partner for IntelliKeys. Create your own IntelliKeys overlays! Overlay Maker 3 has many overlays that you can customise or simply print out and use. They include alternative keyboards like Dvorak, high visibility or abc layouts. There are also templates that match the IntelliKeys keyguards. Your overlays will automatically work with switch scanning. Version 3 also has many ready-made literacy and numeracy activities, such as simple counting. There are off-computer activities to print out too including newsletters, game boards, calendars and more. It is easy to design your own overlays. Simply create keys of any size and location. Then decide what each key will do by typing in simple keystroke commands. Name and save your overlay. You can also insert common image files directly into keys, make transparent keys, apply backgrounds, define switch content by selecting one of fifteen pre‑sets, and flip and rotate pictures on keys. It also has the same simple look and feel as ever. It is very easy to organise your overlays too, with the simple creation of folders and sub‑folders with different icons and notes. Overlay Maker 3 offers seamless access to Boardmaker symbol libraries that are installed, so you don’t need to have both applications open or copy and paste. Includes the IntelliTools picture library of over 300 useful images, but you can easily add your own digital pictures. £69 Win/Mac CD-Rom Now included with IntelliKeys USB IntelliKeys USB Keyguards IntelliKeys Snap-In™ Keyguards These really useful IntelliKeys keyguards are made of clear, durable acrylic. These lightweight keyguards simply snap onto IntelliKeys on top of an overlay. They are useful for helping with accurate choice making, as well as providing spatial separation. They also help prevent unwanted keystrokes. The black colour helps to enhance visual discrimination. Includes a disc of matching Overlay Maker templates. They have holes that isolate each ‘key’ on the IntelliKeys to help the user make accurate choices. Each fits one of the standard overlays for IntelliKeys USB. Alphabet USB Keyguard £44 Basic Writing USB Keyguard £44 QWERTY/Web USB Keyguard £44 Maths Access USB Keyguard £44 Mouse Access USB Keyguard £44 Buy all 5 USB Keyguards for: £185 buy all 5 and IntelliKeys Snap-In™ Keyguards Set 1 save £30! IntelliKeys Snap-In™ Keyguards Set 2 £109 Four keyguards with 2, 3, 4 and 6 holes. £109 Four keyguards with 9, 12, 15 and 20 holes. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 22 AlphaSmart Corner The latest in a much loved and well respected line of classroom writing tools from AlphaSmart. Neo2 has the great features of the original Neo, plus new ones that make it even better for classroom use. As well as mobile word processing capability, it offers KAZ typing tutor, AlphaQuiz for designing and assessing quizzes, wireless printing, extra memory and more! Neo is still the best digital notebook or writing tool to be used in the classroom, across all ages and abilities. It enables schools to get more ICT for their money, as well as get better use from the ICT that is already within the school. Neo2 is robust and easy to use as Neo, and still has the same wonderfully long battery life of over 700 hours from just 3 AA batteries. So what’s new? • Incorporating technology from AlphaSmart’s successful Classroom Response System (CRS), Neo2 now enables teachers to create tests, ask questions, or take votes quickly and easily within their lessons. The results can instantly be shown on a screen or interactive whiteboard. • With twice as much memory as Neo, Neo2 has room for more software applications. As well as Beamer and KAZ (the award winning typing tutor), Neo2 comes out of the box with Responder software. This additional software package allows teachers to set multiple choice, true/false, short answer questions and conduct on the fly voting sessions. • Using wireless technology, Neo2 with the Receiver can print to a network printer, making this process much easier and more manageable in the classroom. Neo2 Neo2 Class Set (5 units) Neo2 with NEO2 Receiver Neo2 Receiver £169 £799 £219 £99 Simple, affordable and portable notetakers for those who need access to word processing on the move. See www.ITtools.co.uk for the latest news, prices and information! The simple, portable, low cost computer companion. Neo is easy to use, lightweight and affordable. Designed to provide a wide range of computing capability on its own, and to integrate effortlessly with desktop and laptop computers. Take this lightweight, rugged tool anywhere - school, home or field trips - to write stories, brainstorm, take notes and more. Like the AlphaSmart 3000, Neo offers a full size keyboard and an extraordinary battery life but adds a 50% larger display and twice as much memory. The large display can be used to view extra lines of text, or show the text in a larger size, making it easier to see. Neo includes AlphaWord Plus, a word processor with spell check, thesaurus, word and paragraph counts, instant access to eight file spaces, plus named files and more. You can also add new functions through SmartApplets like beaming for wireless text transfer between Neos. Neo also includes three AA batteries; USB cable; an IrDA port for printing or sending to IrDA devices; AlphaSmart Manager software; AlphaWord Plus and Calculator SmartApplets. Compatible with Windows and Macintosh computers and many USB and IrDAenabled printers. Size - 4.5cm H x 31.5cm W x 24.7cm D. Weight - 2.0lbs, 0.91Kg. Neo Neo Class Set (5 units) £149 £726 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] AlphaSmart Corner 23 Neo and Co: Writer Bundle Co:Writer for Neo adds the power of word prediction to the Neo. Co:Writer for Neo’s high quality word prediction lets struggling writers construct complete, grammatically correct and correctly spelt sentences, and it’s Topic Dictionaries help writers use appropriate topic specific words across the curriculum. These bundles include the AlphaSmart Neo with Co:Writer for Neo pre-installed, a USB cable to connect the device to a computer to download written work for printing and editing on the computer, and a carry case. All for just £210! See Co:Writer on page 32. Great Savings! AlphaSmart Neo with Co:Writer for Neo pre-installed, a USB cable to connect the device to a computer and a carry case. All for £210 Word Prediction AlphaSmart Angled Rest and Keyguard AlphaSmart Backpack A stylish, clear plastic angled rest and metal keyguard for the AlphaSmart keyboard. They will all fit into the backpack for portability. Conveniently carries your AlphaSmart keyboard along with other materials. A padded internal pouch for your notetaker with a quick release strap ensures protection. AlphaSmart Keyguard AlphaSmart Angled Rest £45 £20 Maxess Angled Rest AlphaSmart Backpack This useful angled rest provides improved visual and physical access to the AlphaSmart keyboard. It will fit snugly into the Carrying Case along with your AlphaSmart. AlphaSmart Carrying Case Maxess Angled Rest £20 Portable “Fold Flat” Rest This cleverly designed rest folds flat and fits in the bag with the AlphaSmart. Portable Fold Flat Rest £25 AlphaSmart Portfolio A professional quality case for your AlphaSmart keyboard in simulated leather. Internal compartments for documents, business cards, pens and styluses. Removable shoulder strap. AlphaSmart Portfolio £34 For more information and options see: www.ITtools.co.uk £20 Allows you to protect, carry and store your AlphaSmart keyboard. With internal pockets for accessories and a shoulder strap. AlphaSmart Carrying Case £14 AlphaSmart Neoprene Case Allows you to snugly protect, carry and store your AlphaSmart keyboard. AlphaSmart Neoprene Case £14 AlphaSmart Fabric Slipcase AlphaSmart Fabric Slipcase Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] £7 24 Hand Held Aids Speaking Language Master Pocket Thesaurus Speaking Language Master Special Edition • Phonetic spell correction for 110,000 word entries. • Offers 500,000 synonym returns. • Confusable words function. • 10 word games to test vocabulary. Pocket Thesaurus £14 Oxford Primary Dictionary and Thesaurus • Phonetic spell corrector links students to all definitions in the Oxford Primary Dictionary and Thesaurus. • Word bank from the National Literacy Association with 100+ key curriculum words grouped by topic and level. • Identifies and defines common confusables, e.g. rain, rein and reign. • Suitable for special needs use as well as Key Stages 1 and 2. Oxford Primary Dictionary The Speaking Language Master from Franklin has lots of features designed to improve vocabulary, word choice, pronunciation, spelling, writing and word study. • 300,000 definitions from the Merriam Webster dictionary. • 130,000 word phonetic spell corrector. • Thesaurus with 500,000+ synonyms and antonyms. • Hear words and definitions read out. • Phonics key for easy access to pronunciation guide. • Confusables feature. • Create your own personal word list. • Grammar guide plus ten motivating word games. Speaking Language Master £102 Collins Pocket Speller All the benefits of the Speaking Language Master, but adapted for those with speech difficulties or visual impairment. Users can build vocabulary and improve their comprehension by listening to pronunciations and in-depth definitions. The speech function also pronounces learning games and it will read out the words typed or highlighted on-screen at the touch of a button. The Dynamic Pronunciation Guide will highlight and speak individual syllables and an ID button will identify keys on the keyboard. You can also store and play back up to 26 messages. Includes presson locator dots and orientation keys for easy navigation, as well as a carry case, headphones and batteries. Spkng. Lang. Master Spcl. Ed. £245 Collins Pocket Speller/ Thesaurus £26 Chambers Speller (Large) • Phonetic spell correction for over 225,000 words from the Chambers Dictionary. • Confusable words function - highlights commonly confused words like discrete and discreet. • Word list feature - create lists for different users. • Suitable for Key Stage 2 upwards. Chambers Speller (Large) £17 Achieve proficiency in spelling. • Phonetic spell correction for over 180,000 words. • Word Builder builds a ranked word list from letters provided. • Set up your own word list. • Six word games help build vocabulary. • Confusables feature identifies and defines commonly confused words. • Calculator with memory and percent. • (HxWxD): 73mm x 102mm x 13mm. • Weight without batteries: 74g. Collins Pocket Speller £15 • Over 280,000 synonyms and antonyms - type ‘grumpy’ and find ‘cantankerous’. • Phonetically spell corrects 180,000 words. • Confusable words feature. • Crossword Solver and Anagram Solver. • Builds a list of words that can be made from the letters you enter. • Seven word games - Anagram Game, Hangman, Flashcards, Word Train, Word Blaster, Word Deduction, Spelling Bee. • Create your own word lists to study. • Calculator and currency converter. • Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 1.4cm. Collins Pocket Speller/Thes. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] £20 Hand Held Aids Collins Desktop Plus Dictionary & Thesaurus • Over 500,000 words and definitions. • Search over 40 subjects including: Astronomy and Space, Biographies, Economics, Electronics, General Sports, History, Literature, Medicine, Physics and Social Science. • Phonetic spell correction for 180,000 words. • Collins Concise Thesaurus - find over 250,000 synonyms and antonyms. • Over 3,500 quotations from the Collins Thesaurus. • Collins Gem Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary - look up over 120,000 crossword solutions. • Identifies and defines commonly confused words. • Crossword solver - solve crossword puzzles by filling in missing letters. • Anagram solver. • Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 1.3cm. Collins Desktop Plus Dictionary and Thesaurus £50 Reading Pen Oxford Edition 25 Collins Speaking Dictionary Calc-U-Vue® Talking Calculator • 500,000 words and definitions from Collins Desktop Plus English Dictionary. • Collins Concise Thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms. • Collins Cobuild Idioms Dictionary. • Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary. • Phonetic spell correction in UK English. • High contrast 11 line screen. • Grammar Quiz. • Word Builder, Anagram Solver and Crossword Solver. • User word list. • 13 games with scoring helps build vocabulary. • Names and phone numbers, calculator and converters. • BOOKMAN expansion slot - snap in additional eBooks and eNews. • Dimensions (HxWxD): 135x95x20mm. • Weight without batteries: 142g. This talking calculator provides spoken repetition of every button pressed - perfect for students with dyslexia or a visual impairment. It is made from durable plastic and has an eight digit display, a sliding case cover, speaker, and a headphone jack for use with any standard headphones. It also includes repeat and adjustable volume functions. Dimensions: 11cm x 14cm. Requires 2 AA batteries (included). Collins Speaking Dictionary Calc-U-Vue Calc-U-Vue 10 units £18 £175 Sci-Plus 300 Talking Scientific Calculator £100 InfoScan - Handheld Pen Scanner This amazing device scans printed text and displays it in large characters. It will read out the word and then show or read a definition from the Oxford Concise Dictionary. The display flips over for left handed people. It will display syllables, spell words letter by letter, read reversed out words - even words split between two lines! Adjustable volume. Batteries included. The Reading Pen now has an English voice, simpler menu operation and enhanced scanning. It can also language translate and it can capture text to be uploaded to a computer. Reading Pen Oxford Edition £170 Reading Pen Plus £218 Used just like a highlighter pen, InfoScan enables users to scan and transfer printed text directly onto a PC or scan, store and transfer up to 500 pages of printed data to a PC, laptop, PDA or any Windows application via infra-red or USB connection. This completely mobile device provides a quick and easy way to take notes from almost any printed document including books, magazines, newspapers and letters. InfoScan Pen Scanner £89 This talking scientific calculator allows people with low vision to perform scientific, statistical and trigonometric calculations. It has a large, clear, high contrast eight digit LCD display and a clearly audible voice from the earphone socket. It has a rugged, portable case that measures 22.5cm x 15.2cm x 3.5cm and 2cm high visibility keys. A long life lithium battery and universal charger are included, along with a large print user manual. Choose lime green, ruby red, blueberry, cash silver or bumblebee yellow. Also available is the Sci-Plus 200, a nontalking version. Sci-Plus 200 (non-talking) Sci-Plus 300 Talking Calc. £175 £230 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Multimedia 26 Digital Voice Recorders With three recording modes: dictation, conference and lecture. Low cut recording to reduce interference; voice filter to emphasise the human voice; WMA and MP3 playback; 23mm high output speaker; voice guided menus and audio instructions for convenience. Podcast support allows automatic download and playback and audible.com content playback for downloaded audio books (maximum 200 messages per folder). Dimensions (mm): 117W x 37.5H x 16D. Weight: 80g. DS-65 DS-55 A small, stylish digital voice recorder with 1GB built-in memory. DS-55 DVR £139 DS-75 A stylishly designed digital voice recorder with 2GB builtin memory. DS-65 DVR £179 A high quality, superior digital voice recorder with 4GB builtin memory. DS-75 DVR £210 Each includes 2 x AAA batteries, stereo earphones, DSS player CD, USB cable and carrying case Audio Notetaker v1.4 Software Software to explore, annotate and utilise digital voice recordings. With Audio Notetaker you can see a visual representation of what you are listening to. You can quickly review, identify and reference key sections of speech to support your work. Audio Notetaker can help you develop content for coursework, revise, transcribe recordings, keep a record of meetings or compile reports. It helps make voice recordings more accessible and therefore more productive. £80 Audio Notetaker v1.4 Windows CD-Rom Digital Movie Creator 3 Digital Blue ‘Snap!’ Education Camera Really easy to use, the versatile Digital Movie Creator makes it simple to make and edit your own movies! Version 3 has lots of new features, including: • Improved video resolution now 640 x 480 pixels when used independently of a computer. • Improved digital still image resolution - now 1.3 mega pixels. • Conventional view finder or 1.5” flip-out colour LCD screen. • 32MB built-in memory (as Digital Movie Creator 2), giving up to 6 minutes of video capacity, but now expandable via a secure digital (SD) memory card slot. • Digital video out port to connect to a digital projector or suitable TV. • Easy download via USB. DMC3 also includes a special education version of the intuitive video editing software with improved network functionality, compatibility with a larger range of video file types and an expanded library of UK localised photos and video. Unlimited school site licence included, as well as a comprehensive teacher’s resource pack. Digital Movie Creator 3 Digital Movie Creator 3 - 5 pack £99 £470 Capture images up to 3.0 mega pixels and video clips (without sound) at 320 x 240 pixels. The camera holds approximately 15 high resolution and up to 37 low resolution images in its 32MB memory, which can be expanded via a secure digital memory card slot. The camera includes: • 38mm TFT colour preview screen. • Automatic flash. • Self-timer. • Digital zoom and a speaker that gives audio cues to indicate that a picture has been taken. Easy picture download via USB. Requires 2 x AA batteries (included). The camera also includes intuitive image editing software (unlimited site licence for Windows). Snap! Camera Snap! Camera 5 pack £79 £375 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Multimedia 27 OpticSlim M12 Scanner Handwritten notes, maps, sketches and signatures can all be captured remotely using a normal ink filled pen. Save them to your PC and then convert them to typed text and copy or import into MS Office applications like Word and Outlook. When connected, digiscribble also has mouse functionality and you can use it with the ‘digital inking' and ‘tablet PC' features included with MS Vista. Capture, save and convert handwritten notes in real time on your PC whilst writing your notes on normal paper. With Microsoft Windows Vista ‘plug n play’ compatibility, you can use your pen as a mouse with Microsoft’s Digital Ink & Tablet PC applications and transform your PC or laptop with Tablet PC characteristics. Both the pcscribble and the digiscribble convert handwritten notes to typed text, can be used with ordinary paper and ink and store 50 full pages of A4 text. You can also save notes in the Note Manager software supplied, back up your notes to CD or DVD and use the pen as a mouse. Pcscribble Digiscribble Keystone SpeechTutor £39 £49 Dragon NaturallySpeaking V10 The OpticSlim M12 sheet-fed scanner offers a compact design and high performance. It is capable of scanning A4 sized documents and is power cord free, using a USB interface for power and communication with the computer. The OpticSlim M12 is the perfect companion for the mobile student or executive. It is so compact that it fits neatly on a desktop and can be easily packed alongside a laptop. With powerful bundled software (NewSoft Presto! Image Folio, Page Manager, Bridgewell Page abc, ABBYY Fine Reader 4.0 Sprint OCR, Adobe Acrobat Reader), the OpticSlim M12 is always ready to scan and organise all of your documents, photos, articles, brochures and business cards. Whether you’re stationary or on the move, the OpticSlim M12 will lighten your load. Dragon Wireless V10 Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Wireless V10 includes everything you need to control your computer wirelessly. You’ll get the same great dictation results, without the wires. Includes a Plantronics® Calisto™ headset with Bluetooth USB adaptor kit. Dragon Wireless V10 Ideal for those who find it daunting to use voice recognition or who lack confidence. A simple incentive scheme encourages users to improve pronunciation and enunciation. Tutor Mode helps develop spoken and written language, building confidence. Teachers can access user information and summary statistics. Analysis Mode enables users to be assessed quantitatively. Enrolment Mode helps with particular speaking difficulties in enrolment, whilst Active Mode allows users to practice using voice recognition. Works with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Microsoft Vista voice recognition and DragonDictate. Windows CD-Rom £75 £59 OpticSlim M12 Scanner £199 Dragon Professional V10 Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred V10 gives you the power to create documents, reports and emails three times faster than most people type, with up to 99% accuracy. Surf the web by voice or dictate and edit in Microsoft Word and Excel, Corel WordPerfect, and most other Windows based applications. Create voice commands to quickly insert blocks of texts or images such as your name, title and signature. You can also dictate into a handheld device when you’re away from your PC. Windows/Mac CD-Rom £149 Educational Version CD-Rom £99 Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional V10 is the ideal solution for busy professionals to create documents and emails, fill out forms and streamline workflow tasks, all by speaking. It’s three times faster than most people type, with accuracy rates of up to 99% right out of the box. Dictate into a handheld device when you’re away from your PC or use a Bluetooth microphone. This edition also offers complete enterprise network support, including new security features. You can also create custom commands to automate repetitive tasks that involve multiple keystrokes or mouse clicks. Dragon Professional V10 £649 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Multimedia 28 Flip Video Camcorders The Flip range offers an ideal combination of excellent quality recording and ease of use. Each is capable of recording pictures and sound of sufficient quality for use on a large screen and to keep a record of pupil achievement. The really fast start-up time is ideal for catching the action! Simple, easy to understand controls make it straightforward for pupils (and teachers) to use. Its high sensitivity and good sound quality give excellent recordings even in poor light conditions. Flip camcorders provide a complete solution including built-in software and USB cable - no more searching for lost cables! Once you have taken your video just plug the camera into your computer using the built-in connector. It even downloads simple but adequate editing software automatically. You can also watch your video on a television using the cable supplied. Above: Flip Ultra Older students will appreciate the ease of use of the Flip and the fact that it is “cool” looking and definitely not a toy. Key features: • Easy, pocket size camcorder with one touch recording and 2 x digital zoom. Left: Flip Mino • Holds 60 minutes full VGA video on a 2GB built-in memory. • Built-in folding USB connector and TV cable included. • Built-in software for easy editing and emailing your videos. • 1.5” screen for instant playback. • Tripod bush. Flip Ultra (black) • Flip Ultra Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.17 x 2.16 x 1.25 inches. Flip Ultra (white) • Flip Mino Dimensions (HxWxD): 4 x 2 x 0.6 inches. Flip Mino (black) • Flip Ultra uses 2 x AA batteries. Mino has built-in rechargeable batteries. Flip Mino (white) • Flip Ultra has a simple, big red button to start recording. The Mino version has a touch sensitive panel instead. Underwater Case (Ultra only) Video Action Mount Video Tripod £84 £84 £102 £102 £26 £13 £13 GorillaPod This flexible little mount will support your camera virtually anywhere! The bendy legs will stabilise a camera on uneven surfaces, wrap around objects like railings or chair legs and fit into awkward spaces. Small, light and portable. Available in three sizes according to the weight of the intended camera/device - Small (for up to 275g), SLR (up to 800g) and Zoom SLR (up to 3kg). The GoGo is for PDAs, mobiles or MP3 players (up to 275g). Small Medium SLR LRG Zoom SLR GoGo £12.50 £25 £35 £20 Small - 5 units Medium SLR - 5 units LRG Zoom SLR - 5 units GoGo - 5 units £59 £118 £166 £95 USB WebCam Samson Microphone This WebCam’s clever stand allows it to be attached to a flat screen or a laptop screen, or it can sit on top of a monitor or any flat surface. It’s great for chatting to friends or sharing images and videos. • A USB dynamic microphone ideal for podcasting and capturing voice, music or any acoustic audio source. • Just plug in the supplied USB cable, launch any application capable of recording sounds and you’re away. • Robust and professional, this microphone provides high quality recording. Windows ’98, 2000 and XP. USB WebCam £19 Samson Microphone £39 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Multimedia 29 RM One - designed for education The first PC to be designed specifically for education. RM One is the most robust, secure, compact and appropriate solution for the learning environment. Inclusive and RM have configured an RM One specifically to meet the needs of your learners and teaching environment, the Ecoquiet RM One. • Genuine: Vista Business, pre-installed with Windows XP Pro SP2 under downgrade rights. • Secure: complete with a desk bolt to secure your RM One to your desk and a cable clamp to make keyboards and mice stay put. You can secure RM One’s components too using the security screws supplied. From only £646 See www.ITtools.co.uk for further details and up-to-date pricing (prices are subject to change). • Pupil ports: all available during use. • Hard screen protected LCD: protects the screen from prodding fingers or pens. Scratches don’t show on the RM One; it has ballpoint pen resistant paint and plastics. • Convenient: half the depth of a traditional PC to take up less desk space and with handy keyboard storage on top of the device when it is not in use. • Teacher/lecturer friendly: a ‘listen class’ mute and screen-off button. • Moveable: light touch rotate rollers. • Side optical drives: full sized sturdy desktop CD-Rom and floppy drive are positioned in the side. • Flexible screen: a height adjustable 17” widescreen monitor. RM Mobile One A laptop with a difference The first laptop to be certified Energy Saving Recommended Through working with teachers, technicians and network managers right from the start, the RM Mobile One has been designed to meet all the challenges the learning environment can throw at it. • Easily removable keyboard - the RM Mobile One is the first laptop to have a keyboard that is designed so it can be quickly replaced should it become damaged. • Spill and splash proof keyboard - accidents can happen, but don’t worry; the RM Mobile One has a spill and splash proof keyboard as standard. • Drop tested to military standard - designed with education in mind! The RM Mobile One also has reinforced ports and a rubber bumper to help protect it in transit. • Battery life monitor - review the status of the laptop charge by looking at the LED at the front of the RM Mobile One. • Multi-bay battery charger - charge 16 RM Mobile One batteries at once. • Batteries getting low? Quickly swap them over and continue working. From only £708 See www.ITtools.co.uk for further details and up-to-date pricing and accessories (prices are subject to change). Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 30 Multimedia Asus miniBook Easy, quick, convenient Asus miniBooks provide mobile computing at an affordable price. They are light, portable devices with all the capabilities of a laptop computer and are perfect for use at home, at school or on the move. The miniBook is a great solution for students who need to use a laptop to support their literacy. Just install the student’s preferred software (e.g. Co:Writer) and they can access it quickly wherever they are. Versatile solution and robust design You can also use your miniBook (XPH version) to run your Interactive Plasma Screen. The 10” screen miniBooks are ideal for providing compact, portable interactivity, e.g. to place on a wheelchair tray for users to access software. It has a built-in microphone, webcam and speakers. The robust design offers increased protection against the bumps and knocks of mobile computing in the education environment. To install software on a miniBook you will need to use an external USB CD-Rom drive. Please telephone us or visit our website www.inclusive. co.uk for further information and purchasing details. • With its rapid start-up time, the Asus miniBook is always ready for action. • No technical manual is required, thanks to its specially designed, user-friendly and intuitive interface. • Built-in wireless capability means it can connect to the Internet and networks through any available wireless point. Available with a 9” or 10” screen, 1GB memory, storage to suit your needs up to 160GB, in black or white with a 2 year warranty. Available with Windows® and Linux operating systems. Cordless Optical Laptop/miniBook Mouse USB From only £199. The perfect partner for your Asus miniBook. See page 7 for further details. (prices are subject to change). CrazyTalk • CrazyTalk 5 creates talking characters from photos for use in emails and home video projects. Includes basic emotional editing, SFX templates and comic effects, some timeline editing capabilities and standard definition video export. Windows CD-Rom 5 user 10 user 20 user 30 user Make your photos talk! Turn your photos into lifelike digital puppet performances for films, web videos, podcasts, blogs and classroom projects. CrazyTalk automatically makes your photo lip-synch to the audio and adds different emotions. A real-time ‘puppeteering’ mode allows you to apply facial expressions and morph effects by moving the mouse. Adjust the camera movement too - zoom in/out and rotate. £25 £115 £215 £410 £590 • CrazyTalk 5 Pro also includes HD and flash video output, real-time layered puppeteering animation with custom facial feature selection, custom puppeteering profile editing, fully enabled timeline editing, audio voice morphing and more. Windows CD-Rom 5 user 10 user 20 user 30 user £79 £320 £570 £1,090 £1,590 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Humanware 31 ClassMate Reader - reading made easy everywhere! The ClassMate Reader is a new portable text reader designed to boost reading and learning independence. Students can listen to the audio version of their textbooks and study materials, whilst following the highlighted text on-screen. Students gain access to their curriculum materials anywhere and anytime with this easy to use device. ClassMate Reader is a stand alone, portable solution so students can have access to their curriculum content whenever they need it. Files can be downloaded to an SD card or USB pen drive, which is then plugged into the ClassMate Reader. The rechargeable battery means it can be used for up to seven hours. Using the full colour touch screen or navigation buttons, you can use the built-in speaking dictionary or interact with text to add bookmarks, voice recording or highlighting. The display can be configured to a student’s exact preferences, including font type, text size, colour, line spacing, letter spacing and the scrolling speed of text. The ClassMate Reader stores files on a removable SD flash memory card. It can play various electronic book formats including the new NIMAS (National Instructional Material Accessible Standard) format, DAISY and TXT files. ClassMate Reader can also play MP3 files. The ClassMate can be set to match the user’s pace preferences. Its full colour screen can be configured to change the font type, text size, colour, line spacing, etc. The user can adjust the text scrolling speed and move text to view above or below the passage read. Use your fingertip or the stylus - simply touch the screen to underline a passage, insert a bookmark or a note in the text, or even consult the integrated dictionary. Features include: • Study tools to support learning. • Highlighting helps you focus on important passages. • Bookmarks help you find specific pages or sections. • Text or voice notes: take personal notes within the text. • Speaking dictionary: instant access to more than 25,000 words. Provides spelling, pronunciation and meaning. • Built-in text-to-speech using the new Nuance Vocalizer human sounding voice. • Easy to use, interactive, 51mm x 76mm screen. Landscape view and full colour display. • Plays DAISY 2.x, DAISY NISO, MP3, NIMAS, TXT, HTML and XML. • Voice recording capability via built-in microphone. • Play back through stereo headphones or built-in speaker. • Connects to external thumb/USB drives. • USB 2.0 port to connect to PC as Windows USB drive. • Weight: 303g. Dimensions: 88mm x 155mm x 25mm. • Replaceable rechargeable battery (7 hours play time). • Built-in battery charger - can be used whilst recharging. • Built-in stand for hands free listening. • Dedicated buttons for key functions - record, study tools, go to page, dictionary. • Volume and speed toggle controls. • Quiet keypad with simple four arrow navigation. • Home button to access the main menu, Dictionary button, Go To button for easy navigation and Play/Pause button. • Microphone, external speaker and stereo headphones. ClassMate Reader £295 VictorReader Stream The only DAISY player that offers you so much in such a small package. Download your favourite books and MP3s on your Stream and leave home with your library in the palm of your hand. This versatile, powerful DAISY-MP3 and NISO player lets you read and navigate through complex books, such as reference manuals and school books, as well as novels and magazines. You can also use its built in text to speech to read books in text format such as Bookshare. And that’s not all… there are many more functions, including an integrated microphone to record voice notes. No other DAISY player offers you so much in such a small package… and at such an affordable price. This little player packs a mighty punch, offering high performance and advanced navigation. VictorReader Stream gives you access to a book with equivalent speed, flexibility and accuracy of reading a printed book. Full control is at your fingertips. Since it is ultra-compact and sleek, you can take it everywhere. No need to bring CDs with you… it stores everything in its SD memory card. Only the size of a deck of cards, it fits in the palm of your hand and can easily be carried in a pocket or clipped on your belt in its attractive case. Since you will not want to stop using it, Stream comes with rechargeable batteries providing up to 15 hours of uninterrupted listening time. So long trips become the perfect time to catch up on reading. VictorReader Stream £190 For full specifications and further details visit our website. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 32 Don Johnston Software Transforms poor writers into skilled writers and expands vocabulary Word Prediction Hundreds of topic dictionaries included Topic specific words are predicted as students write about a topic. “Easy create” topic dictionary Pupils can quickly create their own topic dictionaries in three steps with any text or website. eWord bank Automatically displays important words from any selected topic dictionary to help trigger ideas and break writer’s block. FlexSpell Interprets phonetic and inventive spellings and offers word choices that are read aloud. Word window Provides word suggestions anywhere pupils write, including MS Word, Write:OutLoud and on the Internet. Co:Writer is a powerful word prediction program designed to cut through the most challenging writing barriers to help pupils express what they want to say. Co:Writer is used in conjunction with any application where pupils type, like Microsoft Word, Write:OutLoud or anywhere on the Internet. As pupils type, Co:Writer predicts the word being spelt and offers a list of word choices that are read aloud. When the right word is selected, Co:Writer sends that word to the writing application. Co:Writer’s proprietary FlexSpell technology interprets phonetic and inventive spelling and offers correct word choices that even the most sophisticated spell checkers cannot produce. Hundreds of included topic dictionaries help pupils spell names, places, objects and topic specific adjectives and verbs. Win/Mac compatible. Prices Single user 5 user 10 user £149 £533 £1,010 Please call for site licence options. Asus miniBook and Co:Writer Bundle Word Prediction Struggling writers can now have a truly portable solution by combining the power of Co:Writer word prediction software with the convenience of the Asus miniBook range of mini notebooks. The XP version of the miniBook operates exactly like a Windows PC but is about half the size of a normal laptop. This bundle is perfect for students who move about during the day but need writing assistance wherever they are. £355 Asus miniBook and Co:Writer Bundle Great Savings! Asus EEE PC 1000 with Windows XP Home, Co:Writer SE and an installation pen drive All for £355 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Don Johnston Software 33 Promotes independent composing and editing Talking Word Processor Writing tools Simple and purposeful writing tools assist pupils as they write, revise and edit. Homophone finder Helps find the correct spelling of common homophones. Autism support Progress monitoring Speech feedback helps pupils hear their inner voice as they write. A Franklin spell checker and dictionary uses auditory feedback to support spelling and vocabulary. Track writing progress throughout the school year. Write:OutLoud is a talking word processor that increases writing quantity and quality through auditory feedback and purposeful revision and editing tools. The speech support helps pupils self assess their writing and make corrections independently. Productivity reports track data within each document and allow you to compare overall progress throughout the school year. It also provides access to a Franklin spell checker and dictionary which uses auditory feedback to support spelling and vocabulary. Win/Mac compatible. Prices Single user 5 user 10 user £71 £222 £414 Please call for site licence options. High quality text to speech and study tools Text Reader Speech Franklin talking dictionary Helps pupils overcome barriers to fluency. eHighlighters Provides word definitions pupils really understand. Capture main ideas for future reference. Notes Help pupils respond to questions and make connections with the text. Reading guides model reading strategies and guide research projects. Opens ALL common accessible formats • PDF. • Rich Text Format (RTF). • Text files (TXT). • XML. • HTML. • DAISY. • Internet (through builtin browser). Read:OutLoud is an accessible text reader that provides access to electronic text files and the Internet. It features high quality text to speech and study tools that help students read with comprehension. The site licence makes it affordable for schools to provide reading access to pupils with a wide range of support needs. Read:OutLoud reads ALL common accessible formats including PDF, Rich Text Format (RTF), Text files (TXT), XML, HTML and DAISY, as well as the Internet. Win/Mac compatible. Please visit www.inclusive.co.uk for further information about Read:OutLoud subscriptions. Prices Single user 5 user 10 user £195 £649 £1,226 Please call for site licence options. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 34 Visual Impairment Lunar Straining to see what’s on your computer screen? Lunar screen magnifier from Dolphin can help you work for hours longer without getting tired eyes. With just a click on Lunar’s innovative control panel or a push of a hot key, you can instantly magnify everything on your screen. So whether you are typing a document or reading an email, the days of having to strain your eyes are gone. Lunar can also greatly reduce glare, thanks to its built-in colour changer. Whether it’s inversing the desktop colours to give you white text on a black background, or choosing from over twenty colour schemes, you are sure to find the one that’s right for you. £295 Windows CD-Rom LunarPlus LunarPlus combines all the unique magnification features of Lunar with the added bonus of speech. Whilst LunarPlus is not a full screen reader, it does include the popular Eloquence and RealSpeak voices, making it ideal for those long passages of text. LunarPlus is specifically designed to give users that little bit of extra help when their eyesight starts to flag towards the end of a busy day. £395 Windows CD-Rom SuperNova SuperNova offers magnification, speech and Braille support, giving people with visual impairment the freedom to access Windows in the way that suits them best. It has been developed for all visually impaired users, from low vision to blind. It is ideal for individuals who experience varying or deteriorating eye conditions during a working day or for institutional settings, such as university or work, that need to provide solutions for visually impaired groups with a range of sight difficulties. £835 Windows CD-Rom Dolphin Pen Take Lunar or LunarPlus with you wherever you go without needing to install it ever again. Simply plug it in and Lunar will automatically load directly from the USB pen drive. Perfect for anyone with low vision who regularly uses different computers. Increase your mobility and independence by taking your preferred screen magnification software and personal settings with you wherever you go. With the Dolphin Pen you can swap desks or buildings without the inconvenience of having to re-install your software. Dolphin Pen with Lunar £360 Dolphin Pen with LunarPlus £460 Dolphin Pen with SuperNova £900 SmartView Pocket The SmartView Pocket is truly portable and lightweight and gives you the benefit of electronic magnification wherever you go. No longer struggle with small print in shops, restaurants, theatres or at home. Similar in size and weight to your normal magnifying glass but with the benefits of variable magnification and the option to change the appearance and colour of the text to provide greater contrast. Ideal for looking at phone books, medicine bottles and countless everyday reading tasks. • Magnification 3x to 9x. • 3.6 inch LCD screen. • Viewing modes: full colour, greyscale, black/white, white/black. • Centralised camera. • Freeze picture. • TV connect. • On-screen battery status. • Lights on/off function to avoid glare. • Use for writing. • Weight: 4.9oz (140gms). • Includes: power supply, video cable, carry strap and protective case. SmartView Pocket £350 See www.ITtools.co.uk for the new SmartView Nano. Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Claro Software ClaroRead 2008 Supports any computer user who struggles with reading and writing, perhaps due to dyslexia. It provides text to speech support tools that allow users to read and write independently. By making a computer speak any text with a human voice, text documents can be proofed out loud along with web pages, emails and any other text. ClaroRead 2008 - practically any text can be spoken aloud. You can also scan paper documents or convert PDF files and have them spoken. There are male or female human sounding voices and spoken words can be tracked using a custom colour selection. With Word, ClaroRead offers a homophone and tricky word dictionary, font and spacing commands, a thesaurus, spell checker button and a ‘save to audio file’ function. It also has word prediction and a talking calculator. Customisable to meet the user’s needs. Windows CD-Rom £129 laroRead PLUS - includes ScreenRuler C and ClaroView (see right). Windows CD-Rom £159 ClaroRead Premium - includes ClaroRead PLUS, a portable version of ClaroRead Standard on a USB memory stick, as well as the Mindfull concepts mapping tool. Windows CD-Rom £259 Lightning Magnifier V2 With Lightning V2, whatever appears on the computer screen can be magnified up to 32 times. Magnify the entire screen or a specific area using a magnification strip or lens. It works well with all Windows applications - you can even magnify video clips. You can also change the shape or size of letters and pictures, invert on-screen colours and use split screen views. Also available on USB memory stick for portability. Windows CD-Rom CD-Rom and USB Bundle £99 £149 35 WordRead 2 Scan2Text V2 Allows the text on your PC’s screen to be spoken back in a natural, human quality voice. It is simple to use and there is no need to copy and paste text into a separate window. Proof read and listen to Word documents, emails, web pages, spreadsheets, presentations and accessible PDF files. In Word, click your mouse at the required start point and press play to hear the text. For web pages viewed with Internet Explorer, hover your mouse over the text you want to hear, or click anywhere on the web page and press play. Each sentence is highlighted as it is read. You can convert any Word document, Internet Explorer web page (or text copied to the clipboard) into an audio file for transfer to a portable audio player. Choose from over 17 Realspeak voices and languages. Scan2Text V2 extracts text from a paper document or PDF file. It provides easy access to printed text using almost any standard scanner. It will convert PDF files and extract text contained in image files, such as .tif format. Simply scan a document and the text is dropped straight into Microsoft Word. Scan2Text V2 is operated from within Microsoft Word, by adding just four extra menu items to the Word File Menu. The text can then be edited, or read back by a screen reader or WordRead 2. You can choose to retain the original format of the document and retain or remove images. You can even preview the scanned image and select the areas of the page that you wish to be converted into Word. It can automatically recognise and convert text in over 100 languages. Requires a scanner with a TWAIN or WIA driver interface. Windows CD-Rom Two Voice Version £59 £42 £59 £42 Windows CD-Rom 5 - 20 users (each) ClaroView ScreenRuler A colour overlay for easier screen viewing. Allows you to better view your PC screen, with the potential to make browsing and reading easier. It can change the colour of the screen “overlay” and you can vary the tint level. Included with ClaroRead PLUS. Windows CD-Rom £34 ScreenRuler puts a strip or ‘ruler’ across the screen, which can be magnified, have the contrast changed or have the background greyed or dimmed out. The cursor colour can also be changed easily. Works with any software. Included with ClaroRead PLUS. Windows CD-Rom £34 Also available: ClaroView and ScreenRuler bundle £49 Thunder Plus A keyboard driven screen reader - no need for a mouse. Without needing to see the screen you can write documents, hear what you have typed, change the speed and voice and more. Thunder Plus will speak all Windows menus and dialogue boxes, allowing full control. It gives full speech feedback for most text based word processing tasks, including editing documents in Microsoft Word, WordPad or Notepad. It also has a spell check function. Works with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Windows Calculator and Messenger, and should speak the text from any accessible software program. It will also read out information from accessible websites: you will be able to search for information as well as fill in forms. Includes two high quality Realspeak voices. It is provided on CD and a USB memory stick for portability. Also works with Dragon Naturally Speaking to read out your input or commands. Windows CD-Rom £159 Additional licences available at: www.ITtools.co.uk Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 36 Software Tools textHELP Read & Write Standard 8 This ‘floating’ toolbar helps improve reading and writing skills with features such as speech feedback, phonetic spell checking, word prediction and homophone support. It promotes independent learning and improves the accuracy and vocabulary of written work. Features include high quality speech feedback, phonetic spell checker, word prediction based on sentence context and specialist dictionaries, a talking dictionary and simple talking calculator. It also has a Word Wizard word finder that combines a dictionary and thesaurus. Choose to hear text as you type letter by letter, word by word or sentence by sentence, or have text highlighted as it is read out. Hear icons and menus too. You can monitor spelling mistakes and usage logs, customise the program and change the toolbar style. Windows £140 CD-Rom textHELP Read & Write Gold 8 All the great features of textHELP Read & Write Standard 8, but also: • Converts scanned papers into word files that can be read aloud or edited. • Converts text into audio files for use on portable audio devices. • Fact Folder research tool. Capture text or images from any application, including the Internet. The source is automatically recorded and information is classified by topic. Convert your research into text or a slide show. • PDF Aloud (included) - enables speech with synchronised highlighting in PDF files. • Speech enabled scientific calculator. • Pronunciation tutor to develop more accurate speech and pronunciation. Windows CD-Rom £320 Penfriend XP 3.0 Mobile Version £350 Mobile Student Version £280 Penfriend XL 3.0 Screen reading, word prediction and on‑screen keyboards! A powerful tool for those with dyslexia or physical disabilities, adding word prediction, speech and an on-screen keyboard to almost any software. Penfriend XP helps with spelling, confidence and speed of writing. It also reads out almost any text, such as web pages or word processed documents. Penfriend XP works with your word processor and tries to guess the word you are typing. One key press then finishes the word for you. It also learns the words you use frequently and recently. This information is saved for each user, together with individual settings. Now with even better prediction and more lexicons, including a 30,000 word lexicon for adult users. You can select preferences, edit lexicons and add topic specific vocabulary. If you use Clicker 4/5, it can also enhance your grids with prediction. Windows CD-Rom Additional user licence £60 £20 Penfriend XL has additional features,including word prediction in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish and Latin. The screen reader can read menus and dialogues, word processed documents and web pages. If you have suitable voices installed, it can speak in many European languages. Includes on-screen keyboards for several languages, with accented characters too. Compatible with Clicker 5. Windows CD-Rom Additional user licence £120 £30 Penfriend Portable Penfriend Portable brings all the literacy support features of Penfriend to people on the move. It is available for use on an unlimited number of computers, one at time, so is ideal for taking between classrooms, sites or taking home in the evening. It requires no installation and can be used on machines with stricter administrative policies than for other software. Simply double-click on the icon and it works! No installers, no networks, no delays. The USB stick also has a spare gigabyte of space for you to store your documents and other files. Penfriend XP Portable Penfriend XL Portable £99 £149 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Typing Tutors/On-Screen Keyboards 37 Typing Tutors Five Finger Typist UltraKey 5 Touch Type 2 A complete set of typing lessons for both the right and left hand. It teaches the keyboarding technique for single handed touch typing on the QWERTY keyboard. Users learn the home position, then complete exercises which introduce new keys and revise keys already learned. The application remembers the last lesson worked on in a user’s document file. Lessons are graded, starting with simple exercises. An animated hand graphic on the screen shows the correct hand movement as keys are typed. Keyboarding instruction with stunning 3D multimedia and voice accompanied instruction, plus a learning management system. Ideal for eleven years old and upwards. Can be adapted to individual learning needs including text size, practice content, keyboard display and voice usage. • Includes ergonomic, health and safety instruction. • You can easily add custom practice and typing tests. • Completely network friendly. This typing tutor works at your own pace. See the letter, hear it, then type it. A full on-screen picture of the keyboard teaches the home keys first, then introduces the others through a range of exercises. The program also includes a monitoring system to show where you need practice. Touch Type 2 is suitable for all ages and is adaptable for special needs. The program speaks the next letter to be typed and has the option of changing the font, font size and font colour - suitable for visually impaired users. £51 Win/Mac CD-Rom Win/Mac CD-Rom Home user copy £39 £29 Win/Mac CD-Rom £39 Please call us for further options. On-Screen Keyboard/Computer Control Grid Keys For people who have trouble using a keyboard and mouse, Grid Keys offers complete control of your computer. You can use switches, a touch screen, head pointer or other input for launching programs, typing and moving the mouse. Grid Keys comes ready for immediate use, with grids for many common programs such as Word, Internet Explorer and Media Player. You can easily modify the grids and make your own grids for your favourite Windows software. Grid Keys also includes many of the features of its ‘big brother’ The Grid 2, such as comprehensive switch scanning options, radar mouse, easy access to menus, auditory scanning and much more. The program includes setups for dwell clicking and auditory input (for example, switch input with audio assistance). Win CD-Rom £180 5 user copy £360 Wizkeys On-Screen Keyboard Network licence £1440 Please contact us for further options. Wizkeys is the brand new, spellbindingly simple on-screen keyboard! • Ideal for access difficulties. • Great for whiteboards. • Built-in dwell click. • Powerful word prediction. • Drag to resize feature. • All in one effective, resizable window. • For Windows XP. Windows CD-Rom Network licence £45 £209 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 38 Other Software Out and About - these award winning titles from SEMERC are now improved and extended. Aimed at individuals aged 14+ who need support with basic life skills around literacy, money, ICT, personal organisation and independence, they have lots of real life videos and photographs. They are switch accessible and have audio and symbol support. Out and About 1 Plus The Living Community Out and About 2 Plus Around The Home Out and About 3 Gadgets at Home Suitable for non-readers, Out and About 1 provides the user with a real ‘life skills’ environment. It includes shopping, leisure, finance, supermarket, bank, restaurant, travel, bus station and college. Activities include picture matching, what’s wrong, spot the difference and jigsaw. There are improved interfaces, menus and user set-up, along with many switch settings and accessibility options. Entertaining interactive videos show how to cook dishes such as sausage and bean casserole, baked potatoes, chicken korma and apple and blackberry crumble. Associated, differentiated activities include shelf life, information search, put in order, word search and shopping list. There are real life signs and symbols, age appropriate graphics and photographs and extended use of video. Users can listen, watch, discuss and record their own commentary while learning about household gadgets including the cooker, microwave, washing machine, iron, toaster and kettle. Activities include reveal, sequencing, spot the difference, spell the word and word search. As with the other Out and About titles, it has builtin record keeping, printable resources, switch, symbol and audio support. Windows/Mac CD-Rom 5 user copy £75 £150 Windows/Mac CD-Rom 5 user copy £75 £150 Windows/Mac CD-Rom 5 user copy £75 £150 Out and About 4 Money and Finance Out and About Assistive Technology Screener Personal Success Based around absorbing real life videos with follow-up activities and supporting resources, this program reinforces existing money skills and introduces new ones. Areas covered include personal budgeting, online shopping, basic money skills, money recognition, ordering of money and change. There is a fun quiz on money matters and the program covers vocabulary such as PIN, receipt, wages and so on. This program looks at the barriers to independent living for people with learning difficulties and suggests assistive technology which may help. It can be used by the professional, carer or individual. With over 80 interactive questions around safety, environment, health, mobility and communication. You can modify and add new questions. Easy to use, with switch access. Printable and video resources included. Reinforce hygiene, dressing and personal care skills. Some people need help with the basics - teeth, hair, washing face. Others need assistance with more complex tasks like laundry and makeup. The program includes personal care for men and women, dressing for success and clothing care. Organise them to reflect a naturally occurring sequence washing hands, brushing teeth, flossing, mouthwash. Use printouts to rehearse activities and as picture cues in the bathroom or bedroom. Windows/Mac CD-Rom 5 user copy £75 £150 Windows/Mac 5 user copy CD-Rom Please call us for more pricing options £85 £170 Windows/Mac CD-Rom 5 CD pack Overlay pack £89 £140 £8 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Other Software Lexion Lexion makes it easy to assess those who are struggling with reading and writing. Simply select a test for their age and area of difficulty and Lexion will analyse the result, displaying the results in charts and text. It then automatically creates exercises to address the difficulty. The student can practice the exercises, and as they improve, they can be re-tested to assess progress. Lexion is a computer based system for stimulating and training people with language related learning disorders, dyslexia or aphasia. It covers the most fundamental processes in learning reading and writing, including phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, syllable and morpheme segmentation and blending, grammar, spatial skills, arithmetic and understanding the clock. The Lexion analysis helps to assess whether a student will have difficulties in reading and writing during their first years in school. It can also be used as a screening tool when a new stage in reading and writing education is to begin, or where a certain level of ability should have been reached. Lexion has also been designed to engage interest and improve concentration. ReadOn This comprehensive learning tool is designed to help people of all ages to overcome the reading problems associated with dyslexia. Regardless of reading level, it allows the student to experience reading with minimal supervision and support. Mistakes can be made and risks taken, hopefully resulting in an increased willingness to read, improved reading ability and higher self esteem. Features include visual tracking exercises, comprehension support, auditory feedback and customised visual cues for problem words. Settings can be personalised to meet individual needs. Used as the basis of a home or school reading program, ReadOn can help develop student learning strategies and reading skills. 39 The assessments cover a great many areas including phonological awareness, building words from component sounds or syllables, matching a picture to a sounded word, reading and reading comprehension, spelling and remembering sequences. The exercises also cover a wide range of areas including: • Phonology. • Writing the word. • Letter sequencing. • Matching words to a picture or sound. • Comprehension. • Assembling syllables. • Sentences and texts - exercises in grammar, syntax and comprehension. Lexion teacher licence Additional teacher licence Site licence £290 £60 £790 a basis for further work, which might include multi-sensory activities, visual imagery, clay models or word lists. They could, for example, create a painting or a clay model that represents the word. This visual clue can then be added to ReadOn and be used to assist with their decoding in future. Appropriate reading material can be entered or copied into ReadOn (hard copy text can be loaded using Optical Character Recognition). The student can then use ReadOn’s visual tracking options to read it. ReadOn uses letter, word, phrase or paragraph highlighting to help prevent the student from being distracted by all the other text on the page. Students can use ReadOn to read texts independently. They can use its auditory word assistance for help with tricky words. The words for which the student sought assistance are automatically recorded in an individual word bank. This information can be printed or extracted and used as ReadOn’s writing options include a talking spell checker and auditory feedback of letter names and words during typing. Students can also use the voices to listen back to their work – an invaluable editing tool. Windows CD-Rom 5 user copy 10 user copy £99 £245 £290 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Other Software - Podcasting 40 What is podcasting? Podcasts are sound files that are made in the same way as radio programmes. What makes a podcast different is that it can be automatically downloaded to your computer and then loaded onto your MP3 player without you having to do anything except connect the two together. This is easy and very convenient. It keeps an eye on requested programmes and goes back to look for updates regularly so that you don’t miss episodes of your favourites. Podcasting lets anybody with a microphone, a computer and an Internet connection publish audio broadcasts that can be listened to by people anywhere in the world. Podcasts are free and as they can be automatically downloaded to portable media players, they can be listened to whenever it’s convenient. Podium Tell your story with Podium - a PC based podcasting application from Softease designed specifically for education. It allows users to create, edit and publish podcasts from a single easy to use interface. It is so simple that a complete podcast, from brief to publishing, can take just minutes! Your students can focus on the content of their work rather than getting to grips with the technology. Students can record their voices or import sounds to create their podcasts and then easily edit bits out or add new chapters and episodes. An aid to improving speaking and listening skills, podcasting can be used across a variety of subjects and is accessible for all ages and abilities. It also gives pupils the opportunity to prepare and tailor their work to appeal to different audiences. With a variety of editing tools, such as Scripting and Sound Fader, creating podcasts with Podium couldn’t be easier. For further information, to view a video demonstration or to download a 30 day trial, visit www.podiumpodcasting.com Windows CD-Rom £59 Additional user £25 Site licenses available - see www.ITtools.co.uk Podcaster Podcasts are fast becoming a popular way to interact with your audience using a variety of different media. Podcaster, by Kudlian, is an easy way of publishing your files as podcasts. It harnesses the ability to publish in sound, movie or PDF format. Podcaster allows you to publish files either locally or to a web server and even allows them to be linked directly to the iTunes Music Store. The latest version enables moderation of all podcasts created before they are publicly available. This empowers students to create their own podcasts, whilst giving you peace of mind that no unsuitable material is being published. • Mac/PC compatible. • Moderation facility. • Sound, movie or PDF podcasts. • iTunes compatibility. • Clear and easy to use interface. • Facilitates metatagging data. • Ability to create enhanced podcasts (Mac only). Visit www.ITtool s.co.uk to download a trial version £29 £89 £299 Win/Mac CD-Rom 5 user copy Site licence Microphone This microphone is especially useful as it comes with a stand and flexible arm, making it really easy to position. It is ideal for podcasting or for recording familiar sounds to use in software such as Clicker 5 or SwitchIt! Maker 2. NB: an easy way to add music to these programs is to hold the microphone near your CD player’s speaker. Microphone (colour may vary) Also great for podcasting... The Samson Microphone See page 28 £9 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Other Software - Boardmaker 41 Boardmaker™ V6 Experience Version 6 of Boardmaker - the powerful communication display maker! Create amazing symbol based communication and educational materials with Boardmaker, now featuring over 4,500 Picture Communication Symbols (PCS). Boardmaker also includes more than 100 sample boards and 350 templates so you can quickly and easily create communication boards, worksheets, posters, schedules, overlays for communication aids like the Go Talk or Scan4, and much more! Now you can quickly and easily add symbol support to sentences, stories and other text. Just click the Symbolate button and symbols automatically appear! • Make a professional looking communication display in minutes. • Quickly find and paste symbols into your display with a mouse click. • Make symbols any size and give them coloured backgrounds. • Print and/or save your display. • Import your own digital photos or pictures. • Boardmaker V6 includes a simple draw program. Windows CD-Rom £199 BM & ’00 - ’06 Addendums £239 Create dynamic activities for counting, sorting, sequencing and more, with new movable buttons! Other great new features include: Upgrading - upgrade to Version 6 from Boardmaker V5 for £69. Upgrade from any earlier version for £99. Send your registration number and original discs with order. PCS Animations Vols I and II Boardmaker Addendum Libraries Extra symbols for Boardmaker. 2000-2006 Addendum Bundle Four Addendum Libraries with over 4,500 symbols. These include animals, history, entertainment, signs, flags, behaviour, science, food, health, school and more. See our website for individual libraries. Windows/Mac CD-Rom Additional user licence £69 £20 2006 Addendum Library This set of over 1,000 new PCS symbols includes animals, food, health problems, science, story characters and more. Windows/Mac CD-Rom 5 to 24 copies (each) £19 £10 2008 Addendum Library Over 1,300 more PCS. Includes science vocabulary, body parts, special holidays, animals and sports. Windows/Mac CD-Rom • Drag and drop images from the Internet or from other programs. • Align and centre button content. • Quickly resize multiple buttons. • Export boards to V 5.3. • Draw buttons of any shape with the freeform tool. • Quickly and easily swap content, appearance and actions between two or more buttons. £19 Help your students learn actions and concepts. These animations can be imported into programs like SD Pro, Clicker or Powerpoint. Volume I has over 500 animations: Volume II has over 880. Please specify the volume you require. Windows/Mac CD-Rom £69 PCS Animations I and II Bundle Buy both together. volumes Windows/Mac CD-Rom £99 Make a Face Library Design faces, people, emotions and characters! It’s easy to create personalised faces with this library of facial features. Make a symbol for each person in the class and store them with your other Boardmaker symbols. It includes many skin tones, hair colours and styles, face shapes, eyes, mouths, ears, noses, hats, sunglasses and more! Requires Boardmaker V5. Windows/Mac CD-Rom £19 5 copies or more (each) £15 Widgit Literacy Symbols Add-on for Boardmaker Provide continuity between communication, literacy and learning. Take your communication boards, books and activities a step further and start developing literacy skills with 7,000 Widgit Literacy Symbols. Help support, improve and assist learners’ emerging literacy skills. The Widgit Literacy Symbol Add-on comes with core vocabulary of common nouns, verbs and adjectives, making it easy to visualise concepts. Windows/Mac CD-Rom £69 Additional user £20 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] 42 Other Software Inspiration V8 Inspiration V8 is a brainstorming and concept mapping tool for visual thinking, planning, organising and learning. Now with a useful mind mapping view. The program includes tools for outlining, diagramming, concept mapping, webbing and pre-writing to help the learner develop thinking skills and structure their research or other work. Useful right across the curriculum. Add hyperlinks to a website. Inspiration V8 is interactive whiteboard enabled and synchronises with Inspiration for Palm OS. Over 50 templates included. Boardmaker Plus! V6 button, Boardmaker Plus! V6 is terrific for producing customised interactive books, worksheets, games and more. The program combines selected features of Boardmaker V6 and SD Pro to allow for easy creation of on-screen and printed educational materials. It supports standard Microsoft voices and has a collection of sample activities, templates and new programming tools that really save time. It also has wonderful readymade activities like Community Science and Cooking Up Fun. Bring activities to life and turn the computer into a learning tool! With the ability to talk, play recordings and jump from board to board at the click of a Windows CD-Rom 5 to 24 copies (each) BM Plus! V6 & Addendums 5 to 24 copies (each) £249 £209 £299 £249 Contact us for further pricing options. Communicate: SymWriter The successor to Writing with Symbols! £59 £190 £330 Please call us for more pricing options. Win/Mac CD-Rom 5 user copy 10 user copy Ideal for simple word/symbol processing for emergent writers, SymWriter enables users to see the meaning of words as they write. The symbols appear automatically in a side panel, illustrating the word just typed or chosen. The program includes over 8,000 Widgit Literacy Symbols in colour and black and white and 1,500 Widgit Pictures (clip art and photographs), or you can add your own. Visual Thesaurus 3 SymWriter makes writing easier with the aid of grids and buttons in text, text and symbol, or symbol formats. It’s easy to create grids and buttons and position them wherever you like. The program can speak out individual letters, words and sentences as they are created, or read back whole documents. The pictorial spell checker helps users understand the meaning of words. New ‘smart’ symbolising technology enables more accurate symbolisation of text. Works in multiple languages - other language databases will be available in the future, along with curriculum resources. An exciting, visual way to explore the meaning of words. Simply enter a word and an animated diagram of words with similar meanings is created, which can be explored dynamically. Includes spell checker/word suggestion, text-to-speech (requires Internet connection) and the ability to search the web. Includes a free teachers’ guide. • Show parts of speech and turn these on and off, e.g. to show only adjectives. • Display word webs in either 2D or 3D. • Includes a comprehensive word list containing semantic relationships and definitions. • Print out high resolution diagrams. • Differentiated access tailored according to the user's ability and needs. • Displays synonyms, antonyms, 'type of' or ‘pertains to’ relationships and more. Windows CD-Rom 10 user copy Win/Mac CD-Rom £29 5 user copy £115 10 user copy £190 see www.inclusive.co.uk for site licences This flexible, symbol supported desktop publishing package is ideal for creating books, worksheets, timetables, flash cards, newsletters, templates and posters. £139 £452 Communicate: In Print 2 5 user copy £318 Please contact us for more options. It makes book creation easy and you can print them in a ready to fold format or as single sheets. It is easy to add your own digital images too. The program can automatically add symbols to your writing. Use them in speech bubbles, text boxes, frames and tables. It has a pictorial spell checker and speech output too. Communicate: In Print 2 includes: • The Widgit Literacy Symbol set. • 7,500 symbols as line drawings and in colour to support literacy. • 1,500 colour images for illustration. Windows CD-Rom 5 user copy 10 user copy £89 £201 £285 Call us on 01457 819744 • Buy online at www.ITtools.co.uk • [email protected] Inclusive Technology 43 Switch Access Switches are a really simple way to operate switch accessible computer programs or adapted devices. A wide range of switches and accessories are available from Inclusive Technology. See www.inclusive.co.uk AbleNet Switches Inclusive MP3 Player Inclusive MultiSwitch Useful, robust, easy to use switches, available in red, green, blue and yellow. The Big Switch has a diameter of 127mm while the Jelly Bean is 64mm. The Specs Switch is 36mm and includes three bases: standard flange base, a space saving flush base and a strap for mounting onto objects or your wrist. Buy four switches (all the same size, one of each colour) at the special price below. Simply plug in a USB stick or SD card containing your MP3 files and switch users can play, pause and skip forwards or backwards through tracks. Music is played through the built-in speakers and the internal battery is rechargable so you can listen to your music anywhere. A great way to give switch users control and choice over their music. Free USB memory stick included. • Can be used with a single switch as well as three. (as shown above). • Sorry, switches not included. A really easy to use switch interface for using switches with your computer. Simply plug in your switches and you’re ready to go. The MultiSwitch automatically detects the program you are loading and sets up the switches for you. It keeps itself up to date by downloading the latest database of software titles whenever you go on the Internet. Advanced users can create their own profiles for programs that may not be designed for use with switches. Accepts up to six switches. AbleNet Switches (each) Four switches (see above) £29 £105 Inclusive MP3 Player £89 MultiSwitch £95 Communication Aids Inclusive Technology has a great many devices to assist those with speech and language difficulties, as well as a Communication Catalogue full of useful hints and tips. See www.inclusive.co.uk or call 01457 819790 for details. adVOCAte+ Lingo MEM-X Vocal Memory Aid AdVOCAte+ has trainable infra-red that can learn IR codes and operate a wide range of home entertainment equipment such as TVs, DVD players, stereos and infra-red toys. It can also operate a wide range of environmental control systems (e.g. GEWA, Possum, X-10 mains and lighting controllers, adapted phones and intercom systems). It is also an extremely flexible communication aid that can store from 2 to 128 messages and has a wide range of access options. Lingo is small enough for a pocket or to wear (belt clip included), and yet with loud, clear sound. Seven message buttons each give 25 seconds recording time. The eighth “memo” button can be recorded with up to 60 seconds worth of sequential messages, ideal for shopping lists, step-bystep instructions etc. Easy to use with rechargable batteries, low battery and memory indicators, lockable volume control and LED feedback. Lingo also has a headphone jack. Lingo measures 6.4cm x 13.3cm x 2.6cm and weighs 127.6 grams (4.5 oz). The perfect device to assist, support and reassure the user. It alerts you with a musical alarm at the date and time selected: simply press the blue button on the front to hear what you need to do. Programming buttons are hidden discreetly behind a hinged door on the back. Reminders are recorded by speaking into a built-in microphone. Stores up to 90 distinct messages. adVOCAte+ with infra-red £395 Lingo £145 MEM-X For more products and information, see www.inclusive.co.uk £92
