Good points. With Dragon Dictate version 8 and an array microphone on the
TPC, there is "really," less reason for a keyboard. Dragon 8 work great on a
TPC without an external mic if you use an array mic.

http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...id=288&Itemid=


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"Mickey Segal" wrote:

> The core question is whether the doctors will be carrying around the Tablet
> PCs and whether they will be entering a lot of text.
>
> If they carry but don't enter lots of text while carrying, it makes sense to
> use a slate model, though no existing slates are small enough that doctors
> are enthusiastic about carrying them around. If they enter lots of text
> while not carrying it makes sense to have a dock with a real keyboard and
> mouse.
>
> If they enter lots of text while carrying or don't carry, it makes sense to
> use a convertible model, assuming there is some reason the doctors need pen
> input.
>
> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
> > Hello,
> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> > prescriptions
> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>
>
>

It's easier. I've found it easiest to just put it in standby then swap
them. Even though hot-swappable, the computer is going to lose power to
some extent when the battery is removed. There were some issues on early
models, so it just became habit to go to standby first.
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"Mickey Segal" <ignored@example.com> wrote in message
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> To do the swap do you shut down the computer and replace the battery, or
> is it easier (or harder)?
>
> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
> news:%23lI2vF76EHA.936@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> If you prefer a different Tablet, though, you can always buy an extra
>> battery and the charger and just swap back and forth.
>
>

Do you find a lot of difference with Naturally Speaking, Chris? I used to
use it, then found the speech recognition with the Tablet PC Edition to be
just as good. Of course, I don't use medical terminology, either, at least
not the legitimate stuff. ;)
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"Digitaldoc" <chiro@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Good points. With Dragon Dictate version 8 and an array microphone on the
> TPC, there is "really," less reason for a keyboard. Dragon 8 work great on
> a
> TPC without an external mic if you use an array mic.
>
> http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...id=288&Itemid=
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Mickey Segal" wrote:
>
>> The core question is whether the doctors will be carrying around the
>> Tablet
>> PCs and whether they will be entering a lot of text.
>>
>> If they carry but don't enter lots of text while carrying, it makes sense
>> to
>> use a slate model, though no existing slates are small enough that
>> doctors
>> are enthusiastic about carrying them around. If they enter lots of text
>> while not carrying it makes sense to have a dock with a real keyboard and
>> mouse.
>>
>> If they enter lots of text while carrying or don't carry, it makes sense
>> to
>> use a convertible model, assuming there is some reason the doctors need
>> pen
>> input.
>>
>> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9C7B3039-3E2D-4441-BA75-F16312962AD9@microsoft.com...
>> > Hello,
>> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records
>> > using
>> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
>> > prescriptions
>> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
>> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
>> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
>> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>>
>>
>>

I've added over a thousand medical words to my tablet dictionary and find
many of these words pop up inappropriately in dictations of non-medical
speech using the Tablet speech recognition.

"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
news:OyyA3786EHA.1292@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Do you find a lot of difference with Naturally Speaking, Chris? I used to
> use it, then found the speech recognition with the Tablet PC Edition to be
> just as good. Of course, I don't use medical terminology, either, at
> least not the legitimate stuff. ;)

Sounds like a winner, Doc; I'll look into the driver angle. When they say 8
hr , they usually mean 6. Which other models that you know of come close?

"Digitaldoc" wrote:

> Well, I have used a Motion, but never owned one. Motion are excellent TPCs. I
> bought the EV mainly for the 8 hour battery. I am on wifi all day generating
> chart notes. Remember, the OS is the same for all TPCs. It sounds like your
> experience was with an earlier model and corrupted drivers, not the OS proper.
>
> MedicalTabletpc
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> Editor-in-Chief
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> digitaldoc@digital-doc.com
>
> "Spike" wrote:
>
> > Thanks. How do you compare the EV with Motion? My only experience with TPC
> > is from owning a Toshiba Portege 3500. Cons: short battery life and the
> > quirky OS itself using the touch pad---easy to lose data input in progress
> > with unintentional 'backspacing' with your finger as you move the cursor.
> >
> > "Digitaldoc" wrote:
> >
> > > I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
> > > (http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)
> > >
> > > This is what I use presently.
> > > With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you might try
> > > networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and use the
> > > same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to the
> > > front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
> > > orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps.
> > >
> > > "Spike" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello,
> > > > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records using
> > > > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print prescriptions
> > > > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> > > > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> > > > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> > > > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >

How long does each battery usually last?

"terri" wrote:

> Chris is right in that the Electrovaya has excellent battery life. It's
> also a very nice machine as well.
>
> If you prefer a different Tablet, though, you can always buy an extra
> battery and the charger and just swap back and forth. I was recently at a
> seminar at Microsoft and ran my Motion from early morning til late
> afternoon, online, with wireless enabled using only two batteries and
> swapping out at lunch time. I do have mine set to go to standby when not
> actively using it. Doing so makes a huge difference in battery life as does
> turning off wireless when not using it.
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> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B5E5F1C4-77A2-45CD-AE92-135395133B22@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks. How do you compare the EV with Motion? My only experience with
> > TPC
> > is from owning a Toshiba Portege 3500. Cons: short battery life and the
> > quirky OS itself using the touch pad---easy to lose data input in progress
> > with unintentional 'backspacing' with your finger as you move the cursor.
> >
> > "Digitaldoc" wrote:
> >
> >> I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
> >> (http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)
> >>
> >> This is what I use presently.
> >> With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you might
> >> try
> >> networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and use
> >> the
> >> same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to the
> >> front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
> >> orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> "Spike" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hello,
> >> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records
> >> > using
> >> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
> >> > prescriptions
> >> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
> >> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would you
> >> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with the
> >> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
> >> > Thanks.
> >> >
>
>

Depending on what all is being used, I've routinely gotten 4 to 4 1/2 hours
per battery, Spike. I've been very impressed with it. It doesn't match the
battery life of the Electrovaya, though.

There are some other battery options available, but the longer-lasting
batteries also add additional weight.

There are also charging pads that are in use in many hospitals. It allows
the Tablet to charge when resting on the pad. You can check out some of
them here - http://www.valence.com
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"Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> How long does each battery usually last?
>
> "terri" wrote:
>
>> Chris is right in that the Electrovaya has excellent battery life. It's
>> also a very nice machine as well.
>>
>> If you prefer a different Tablet, though, you can always buy an extra
>> battery and the charger and just swap back and forth. I was recently at
>> a
>> seminar at Microsoft and ran my Motion from early morning til late
>> afternoon, online, with wireless enabled using only two batteries and
>> swapping out at lunch time. I do have mine set to go to standby when not
>> actively using it. Doing so makes a huge difference in battery life as
>> does
>> turning off wireless when not using it.
>> --
>> Terri Stratton
>> Editor / Owner
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> http://themediacenterpc.net
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>>
>> "Spike" <Spike@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B5E5F1C4-77A2-45CD-AE92-135395133B22@microsoft.com...
>> > Thanks. How do you compare the EV with Motion? My only experience
>> > with
>> > TPC
>> > is from owning a Toshiba Portege 3500. Cons: short battery life and
>> > the
>> > quirky OS itself using the touch pad---easy to lose data input in
>> > progress
>> > with unintentional 'backspacing' with your finger as you move the
>> > cursor.
>> >
>> > "Digitaldoc" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I would recommend a long life battery found with the EV Scribbler.
>> >> (http://www.medicaltabletpc.com/index...d=236&Itemid=2)
>> >>
>> >> This is what I use presently.
>> >> With respect to printing, contingent on your hardware layout, you
>> >> might
>> >> try
>> >> networking a shared printer at the front desk. All TPC can share and
>> >> use
>> >> the
>> >> same printer to receive scripts to the front desk. I print orders to
>> >> the
>> >> front desk printer while at the point of care (treatment rooms). The
>> >> orders/rx awaits the patient at the front desk.
>> >>
>> >> Hope this helps.
>> >>
>> >> "Spike" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Hello,
>> >> > I'm looking into getting our feet wet in electronic medical records
>> >> > using
>> >> > Tablet PC, enabling our 4 health care providers also to print
>> >> > prescriptions
>> >> > wirelessly on-site before patients leave the office.
>> >> > Which Tablet PC would you recommend and why? Which printer/s would
>> >> > you
>> >> > recommend---one small/portable inkjet printer for each user---with
>> >> > the
>> >> > corresponding wi-fi or bluetooth adaptors as needed.
>> >> > Thanks.
>> >> >
>>
>>