Description
From Infovisie MagaZIEN (volume 38, October 2024)
The Compaan is a powerful Android tablet from Samsung that has been simplified for use by seniors and is also suitable for some visually impaired people.
• There are two versions. The Klassiek was specially developed for people without any digital experience, but who would like to be part of our digital world. It is supplied in a wooden frame or plastic cover.
The Connect is suitable for people who already have some digital experience with, for example, a computer, but who find it difficult to use. It is supplied in a plastic cover in which it can also be placed upright.
• Security and updates are carried out continuously in the background. A helpdesk is available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• A number of common functions are available on the Klassiek by means of simple touch buttons on the screen: internet, video calling, messages, calendar, news, games and informal care (medication schedule & good morning).
In addition, the following functions are available on the Connect: photo album, video archive, Connect app store, newspaper and help centre.
• For people with a visual impairment, Compaan has various functions available, such as the option to have all incoming messages and notifications read out (automatically). If the user continues to press the screen, a voice will read out where they are on the screen.
• For informal carers, the Compaan offers facilities that make remote care easier. Family and friends communicate with the Compaan via the Compaan Portal or the smartphone Portal App (available free of charge for Apple & Android). The Compaan can be managed from any computer or smartphone via this digital environment. A good morning message or well-being message, medication reminders or calendar appointments can be placed on the Compaan tablet via the Portal.
• In addition to a combination of its own services for photos, email and calendar, the Connect also offers its own secure app store with applications (apps) from third parties. This significantly expands the possibilities of the Connect.
• We refer to a test report of both Compaan versions, carried out in early 2022 by Koninklijke Visio. In the meantime, improvements may have been made that emerged from the test report.
• The supplier offers a scheme in which the Compaan can be tested in practice for two weeks after purchase. If the result is not satisfactory, the purchase can be cancelled.
• Those who rely on home help (Familiehulp, i-mens, Zorgband Leie and Schelde) enjoy a three-month trial period. Ask your home care organisation.
• The monthly subscription costs are a fixed amount and can be cancelled per month. Included in the subscription cost: the necessary support, security, management and backup of all data.
Manufacturer
COMPAAN
Netherlands
Web: uwcompaan.nl
Suppliers and prices
Belgium
• Salocin: wifi version, 299 euros
4G version, 359 euros
monthly subscription, 19.90 euros (July 2024, incl. VAT), website
Netherlands
• Compaan: 299 euros
4G version, 359 euros
monthly subscription, 12.95 euros (July 2024, incl. VAT), website
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