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The Small-Talk Ultra is a technology device that students, professionals and other people with vision impairments need. This device is more than just a talking notetaker or a talking PDA, it is a full featured personal computer that will do everything that you need to do from surfing the web to utilizing high end software products. Its design makes it the perfect assistive adaptive equipment technology for the 21st century.

Product Description of the Small-Talk Ultra
The Small-Talk Ultra weighs in at less than a pound and has dimensions of 5.6 inches by 3.3 inches by 1.0 inch. It has a 1.5 GHz VIA C7M ULV processor and works on the Windows Vista Business operating system. If you prefer to upgrade your OS to Ultimate, then you can, however, this will raise the base price of this unit which is about $2,650. The hard drive for this talking computer is 60 GB, it has a 1 GB DDR2 SDRAW memory and it utilizes numerous graphic processors including a VIA VX700 with integrated GPU, an external display support for VGA and DVI monitors up to 1920 X 1200 resolution. Finally, this device is Bluetooth ready.

There are several ways to input data into this computer. First of all it has an 88 key keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad and 12 function keys. It can also be operated using its thumb keyboard which has 18 function keys and 58 regular keys. This device also accepts data via smart modifier keys and TrackStik pointing devices.

For people with visual impairments the audio features of the Small-Talk Ultra will be important. First of all this unit is AC97 sound system compatible, it has both an internal speaker and an internal microphone. It also has HD audio support. If you don't want to disturb the people around you while you are working with your computer then you can also use a one line in/line out port for a 3.5 mm headphone. Finally, the Small-Talk Ultra comes with Windows Eyes, which is a software program that reads the screen for you.

Why This Product is Cool
This is one of the coolest products that I have seen in a while. First of all, the design of this device makes it very portable so you can take it with you where ever you go without it being cumbersome. You can easily slip the device and its protective carrying case into your briefcase, backpack or purse, so you have it when you are in class, at work, at a meeting or traveling. Next, I love the power and versatility that this device offers.

While it is the size of a simple talking note taker, it offers you all the functions that you need for modern life including taking notes, surfing the internet, composing documents, playing movies, listening to music or running software programs. Finally, this product provides you with the adaptive devices and a docking station that you need to make using this technology easy to do.

Similar Products on the Market
The closest product on the market that compares with the Small-Talk Ultra is the Samsung Q1 Ultra Mobile Personal Computer. This full featured ultra personal computer weighs in at 1.5 pounds, and offers 1 GB of memory and processors that run between 600 and 800 MHz. This product has many of the same specs as the Small-Talk Ultra, however, it doesn't come with Windows Eyes. The Q1 Ultra starts around $799 for the base model. Prices will naturally increase as you add on memory and increase processor spead.

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