Hi AT List,
I forgot to mention one other thing about these HP tablets that I love.  They have a really good built-in mic.  I have used the free Message Banking Windows app with a few people on these tablets and actually found that plugging in a USB mic detracted from the quality of simply recording using the built-in mic (of course the room must be very quiet).  I am fairly thrilled with a inexpensive tablet that takes my clients from message banking to text to speech.  

Disclaimer:  I do not have any connection with HP and hope to hear from people about other tablet options they might like.  I am one of the developers of the Message Banking app and the AlphaCore text to speech app.  
 
Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist



Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
2324 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Cell (415)518-0592
Fax (415)600-3778


From: Amy Roman <xxxxxx@sbcglobal.net>
To: at Listserv <xxxxxx@alsa.simplelists.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:30 AM
Subject: Windows Tablets as SGDs at Various Price Points

Hi,
A few of my patients who are using the AlphaCore TTS app have gotten these affordable HP Tablets that run Windows 10. What I love about them is that the keyboard is detachable but the magnet is strong.  People can trust the tablet to stay securely attached to the keyboard when used on their laps.  

I often recommend the addition of a BlueTooth mouse (or BlueTooth keyboard for people who truly touch type and don't need to look down at the keyboard) so they can raise the screen to eye level when they are in an easy chair or bed using, for example, a Levo floor mount.   With the BlueTooth device in their laps (beanbag laptrays work well) and a screen at eye level their neck muscles get a break.   

Here is my current list ranging from $174 to $329.  

Good Windows 10, 10 Inch Tablets with Detachable Keyboards
at Different Price Points
 

 
Refurbished HP Pavilion 64 GB Storage, RAM 2GB
174.99
http://www.staples.com/Refurbished-HP-10in-Pavilion-X2-Detachable-10-N123dx-Tablet-Intel-Atom-x5/product_2408856?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:2408856&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=2408856&KPID=2408856&gclid=CKLq4s3YjM8CFQuAfgodhjwPpw
 
HP Pavilion 32 GB Storage, RAM  2GB
279.99 (233.00 Sale now)
 
HP Pavilion 64GB Storage, RAM: 2GB
329.99
 
 
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Pavilion x2 - 10.1" - Tablet - 64GB - With Keyboard, Read customer reviews and buy online at Best Buy.
Preview by Yahoo



Are there other Windows Tablets that people like?
 
Sincerely,

Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist



Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
2324 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Cell (415)518-0592
Fax (415)600-3778