• Hardware •
Mobile Computing
Every quarter, HMT scans the market for the best-of-breed in healthcare IT
hardware. This quarter, we're highlighting innovative mobile computing solutions.
Tablet PC Alternative
The Panasonic T7 is driven by an ultra-low voltage 1.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 1GB of expandable memory, powered for up to nine hours between charges. Security features such as the platform module (TPM) security chip, Computrace protection agent, cable-lock slot and an optional fingerprint scanner help to prevent data and identity theft. The T7 is equipped with a 12.1-inch anti-glare LCD touchscreen,
stylus, integrated wireless options and weighs slightly more than 3 pounds.
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, Milpitas, Calif.
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Ultramobile Slate Tablet PC
The LS800 Tablet PC from Motion Computing is encased in a carbon fiber housing with a metal plate coating for maximum durability and ruggedness and weighs 2.2 pounds. An 8.4-inch SVGA TFT LCD display with View Anywhere technology offers optimum viewing in any lighting; Genuine Windows XP Tablet PC Edition runs on an Intel Pentium M processor at 1.1GHz, configured with 1 GB of DDR2 667 SDRAM system memory. Integrated Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN controller and Atheros 802.11a/b/g provide network connection.
Motion Computing Inc., Austin.
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Hand-Held PC
The iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic and with a 624 MHz Marvell PXA310 processor. Standard ports include one mini USB, one headphone line-out, one microphone-in, and one docking connector. One SDIO and one Compact Flash slot provide additional flexibility and the 4-inch VGA TFT, portrait oriented, touch screen, at 480 by 640 resolution with LED backlight, is easy on the eyes. The touch screen and stylus input devices come standard as well as 802.11b/g wireless with WPA2 security.
Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, Calif.
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Lightweight Mobile Workstation
The Flo 1800 provides a wide range of height adjustment along with a full-size monitor in a small 19- by 22-inch footprint that allows for easy maneuverability in the close confines of patient rooms and crowded hospital hallways. A variety of peripherals can be integrated as well, including hand-held units, bar-code scanners, and vitals technology. The workstation includes the mobile cart, LCD display and wireless components, available in multiple unit configurations, and it all arrives fully assembled.
Flo Healthcare, Norcross, Ga.
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Ultraportable Tablet PC
The tc4400 Tablet PC from HP operates on Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, and offers a range of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, memory options and hard drives. Optical drive options include DVD MultiBay II, DVD/CD-RW or double layer DVD+/-RW. The 12.1-inch XGA display features a 160-degree wide viewing angle and an optional outdoor-viewable display is available. Networking components include integrated NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCIe controller with HP Smart Power technology, Bluetooth 2.0, and Intel 802.11a/b/g. The tablet weighs 4.6 pounds.
Hewlett-Packard, Ft. Collins, Colo.
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Rugged "Lunchbox" Portable
Powered by an Intel T2500 2GHz Core Duo processor and up to 2GB of expandable DDR2 SDRAM, the FLP-200 is ACME Portable Machines' field-friendly, off-road computer. A 100GB hard drive and enough space for an additional pair of hot-swappable RAID drives of the same size ensure ample storage capacity; the DVD-RW drive, Firewire, four USB 2.0 ports and Ethernet connections (up to 1000 base Tx) provide additional flexibility.
ACME Portable Machines Inc., Azusa, Calif.
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Mobile Clinical Assistant
The Motion C5 integrates technology from Intel Health and interfaces with existing EHR solutions, pulls up patient histories, updates patient records at the point of care and instantly displays real-time chart information. A digital pen is used to input new patient data; the unit's 10.4-inch XGA TFT LCD display features View Anywhere technology for clear viewing in any environment. Wireless a/b/g networking, integrated Bluetooth and an optional Atheros 802.11 a/b/g card provide wireless communication options. Weighs approximately 3.3 pounds.
Motion Computing Inc., Austin.
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