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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
So you noticed that they charge $475 for 2Gb of extra RAM, which only cost $9-$12. Charging 40 to 50 times more as a service for the disabled must be a real sacrifice on their part.
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Nope, didn't notice, didn't look. I'm not happy about the prices they charge but I don't think that comparing systems with widely different capabilities as equal is exactly fair either.
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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
Since the iPad is a computer and it is capable of eye-tracking, it makes the app equivalent to the 15k version.
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Unless it is integrated in the app, or the ipad when purchased, it is NOT equivalent at the price you quoted for app + ipad. Also, until eye-gaze can contol all functions of the ipad and other apps it is not equivalent. My desktop is a computer, and is capable of eye-tracking, but I need to add hardware and software to make it possible. You at least need to add the cost of the hardware to support it. Link to hardware + app that makes this possible on the ipad, please.
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Originally Posted by Sil_liS
The fact that it has twice the number of buttons on the screen makes it better and easier to use.
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Depends on the fine motor control of the user as to whether that is better or not.
I am not defending prices the company charges, but IMO claiming the ACC app + ipad combo is equivalent to the $15k full access computing system for people with limited to no motor control is akin to comparing the price of a bicycle to a car.