I've passed this on to a friend of mine who has had his iPad  since the
thing got on the market. I think he was one of the crazies that slept
outside for the darn thing. He uses it all the time. I'll pass on his
insights if they are pertinent.

There is of course much to say about the differences between a dedicated
SGD and the options on an iPad. There are obviously many factors and
considerations on both sides.  Just like so many new technologies, the
iPad can be a great toy and it doesn't help the manufactures that it
comes with so much popular attraction.

I don't think any of us think the iPad is right for everyone and our
clients need to be aware of issues with any technology we may recommend.

Preaching to the choir, I know.

Chris

Christine Jasch, OTR/L
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Technology Center for the
Environment, Computers and Communication
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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alisa Brownlee
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:09 AM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: New iPad App

Ummm...sound fishy here.  I would think that if an iPad screen wears out
after two months, it would be national news.

Me thinks there is something else goiing on that said rep didn't say....

Alisa Brownlee, ATP
Clinical Manager, Assistive Technology Services
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association National Office
 and Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Direct Phone: 215-631-1877

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From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Ann Hoffmann
Sent: Mon 3/28/2011 4:45 PM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: New iPad App

Sorry for the cross post.  I just received a call from a Dynavox Rep.
explaining an ALS Clinic ( she did not name) was no longer recommending
patients use iPad because of the screen wearing out following 2 months
of use.  Anyone running across this issue?

Thanks,

Ann Hoffmann| The ALS Association Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter, Now
Serving South Dakota Program Coordinator for the Hrbek-Sing
Communication and Assistive Device Program | PH: 763-520-0445 |  Fax:
763-520-0876|Courage Center | 3915 Golden Valley Road | MPLS, Minnesota
55422
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