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Cheap Talk (Various Models)

Rectangular device with four squares that depict different symbols and illustrations.Rectangular device with four squares that depict different symbols and illustrations.Rectangular device with eight squares that depict different symbols and illustrations.Rectangular device with eight squares that depict different symbols and illustrations.Rectangular device with eight squares that depict different symbols and illustrations.Rectangular device with eight squares that depict different symbols and illustrations.
Model: 
Cheap Talk 4 Square Direct; Cheap Talk 4 In-Line Direct; Cheap Talk 8 - 2 Levels; Cheap Talk 8 - 6-Levels; Cheap Talk 8 1-Level; and Cheap Talks 4 & 8 - Direct, Scan & Jacks
Product Type: 
Device modifier
Manufacturer Name: 
Enabling Devices

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Product Description: 

The Cheap Talk is an assistive communication device (AAC) that allows users who have difficulty communicating verbally to record and play back various audio messages. The device is lightweight and portable. Additionally, this AAC series features a range of configurations to meet the varying communication needs of different individuals.   

Cheap Talk 4 Cheap Talk 4 Square Direct

A simple four-message square communicator that is activated by pressing one of four message squares.

The Cheap Talk 4 In-Line Direct

Has four message squares in one horizontal line and plays one of the 5-second messages when you press a square. 

Cheap Talk 8 - 2 Levels

Records eight 18-second messages on two levels.

Cheap Talk 8 - 6 Levels

Provides space to record and re-record 48 five-second messages on six levels.

Cheap Talk 8 - 1 Level

Can be activated by pressing one of eight message squares and has a total record time of 300 seconds.

Cheap Talks 4 & 8 - Direct, Scan & Jacks

Allows the use of single or dual switch scanning. Available in 4 or 8-message configuration. 

Main Features: 

These features are common to all versions:

  • Assistive communication device (AAC) that allows users who have difficulty communicating verbally to record and play back various audio messages. 
  • Lightweight and portable.

The Cheap Talk 4 Square Direct includes these additional features:

  • Simple four message square communicator is activated by pressing one of four message squares.
  • Total recording time is 20 seconds, 5 seconds per message.

The Cheap Talk 4 In-Line Direct includes these additional features:

  • Has four message squares and plays one of the 5-second messages when you press the corresponding square.

The Cheap Talk 8 - 2 Levels includes these additional features:

  • Records eight 18-second messages on two levels.
  • Includes two output jacks for activating external devices.

The Cheap Talk 8 - 6 Levels includes these additional features:

  • Provides space to record and re-record 48 five-second messages on six levels.
  • Allows the user to record more messages, making it suitable for use in varied situations.

The Cheap Talk 8 - 1 Level includes these additional features:

  • Can be activated by pressing one of eight message squares and has a total record time of 300 seconds or 37.5 seconds per message. 

The Cheap Talk 4 & 8 – Direct, Scan & Jacks includes these additional features:

  • Allows the use of single or dual switch scanning.
  • Plays eight 5 second messages.
  • A light illuminates sequentially above each message square.
  • Also allows direct activation by pressing the squares or 1 of the 8 external switches.
  • Features a choice of eight different scanning options, including auditory cueing.
  • The scanning speed is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of abilities. 

Primary Specifications: 

These specifications are common to all versions:

  • Requires 4 AA batteries.

The Cheap Talk 4 Square Direct includes these additional specifications:

  • Size: 8"L x 8"W x 3"H.

The Cheap Talk 4 In-Line Direct includes these additional specifications: 

  • Size: 12½" x 6"W x 3"H.
  • Weight: 1¼ lbs.

The Cheap Talk 8 - 2 Levels includes these additional specifications:

  • Size: 12½"L x 8"W x 3"H.
  • Weight: 1¾ lbs.

The Cheap Talk 8 - 6 Levels includes these additional specifications:

  • Size: 12½"L x 8"W x 3"H.
  • Weight: 1½ lbs.

The Cheap Talk 8 - 1 Level includes these additional specifications:

  • Size: 12½"L x 8"W x 3"H.

The Cheap Talk 4 & 8 – Direct, Scan & Jacks includes these additional specifications:

  • 4-message configuration:
    • Weight: 1¼ lbs.
    • Size: 12½”L x 6″W x 2½”H.
  • 8-message configuration:
    • Size: 12″L x 7½”W x 2¾”H.
    • Weight: 1½ lbs.

Options & Accessories: 

The Cheap Talk 4 & 8 – Direct, Scan & Jacks includes these options:

  • 4-message configuration.
  • 8-message configuration.

More Information: 

See Manufacturer's website about the Cheap Talk Series of AAC devices.