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Originally posted by Ducknet[/ There are a few other consumer tablets on the market, but for business use I wholly recommend a slate. The consumer market has asked for less expensive lower end tablets on the market on the retail shelves and that is what is appearing. It is too soon to get any retail feedback on returned units thus far on the Gateway tablets, Joan Corr: I was thinking of the Gateway because I want to use my tablet as my primary office computer--the Gateway has a fast processor, large screen etc. I also assumed that the slate style would be less useful for programs that don't support the tablet pc. Am I wrong? I'm keeping a scheduling and billing program that won't be tablet enabled. I'm also not going to be moving around so weight is not a problem. | Post Points: 5 Posts 9,551 Points 141,332 Reply DrMurdoch replied on 11-04-2005 10:49 AM rated by 0 users quote:Originally posted by Joan Corr I was thinking of the Gateway because I want to use my tablet as my primary office computer Why ? Tablets will never be as nice to type on or use for non-inking activity. Desktops are cheaper and nicer to work with. I only use a tablet when I have to. email: | Post Points: 5 Posts 1,526 Points 19,590 Reply Ducknet replied on 11-04-2005 12:57 PM rated by 0 users quote:Joan Corr: I was thinking of the Gateway because I want to use my tablet as my primary office computer--the Gateway has a fast processor, large screen etc. I also assumed that the slate style would be less useful for programs that don't support the tablet pc. Am I wrong? I'm keeping a scheduling and billing program that won't be tablet enabled. I'm also not going to be moving around so weight is not a problem. The Gateway unit is almost 7#, so it can be a handful. If you are using only one PC only, and are going to be plugged in to a power source at all times, I would go with a Pentium D desktop and perhaps add a tablet later. The tablet is ideally useful when used as a portable device. All tablets are in essense are notebooks, but all notebooks are not tablets. It also does not use the Wacom digitzer technology found on most all tablets, thus there might be a little less performance in this area and no use of the eraser at the top end of the stylus. Also, a tablet can easily be set up with a docking station, either one by the manufacturer or you can create your own by simply using a usb hub to plug in an external larger monitor, keyboard, cd drive and mouse for when you are working at a desk. When the tablet needs to be portable, leave the peripherals and take the tablet for use on the go. As for the software, you should be able to use the tablet inking in any software program for windows, so you could take advantage of the floating window for inking to text input. If your scheduling and billing programs works with windows you should have no problems with using any of the tablet inking features. There are a lot of choices out there. Ideally 2 pcs, one desktop and one tablet might be the best for starters if you want to take advantage of the tablet's mobile functionality. All tablets are not always created equal internally though, as some have better video cards, sound cards, etc. If the Gateway is simply going to be used as a desktop replacement and mobility is not on the high list of priorities for you, it should function just fine. If you lose the stylus though, it would appear you would be needing a proprietary stylus replacment from Gateway as the Wacom stylus will not function on the Gateway. Hope that helps out. Barbara Duck Ducknet Services TabletKiosk Sales Information Blog: http://ducknetweb.blogspot.com/ The Widget Blog Site: http://ducknet.net/default.aspx Skype Address: Ducknetservices Phone: 714-898-1917 Email: barbaraduck@ducknet.net The palest ink is better than the best memory. - Chinese Proverb | Post Points: 5 Posts 7 Points 35 Reply Joan Corr replied on 11-05-2005 1:59 AM rated by 0 users Thanks to DrMurdoch and Ducknet for the advice. I have a solo psychiatry practice and currently use a mental health practice management system, running on a desktop. My assistant comes in once a week when I'm out of the office and bills electronically. I've decided to add a more robust EMR function but will use my old softwear for scheduling and billing, at least for awhile. I want to keep everything on one computer because it's simpler that way. I would use a tablet maybe 20% of the time to take notes in my lap--and that would be quite useful for me in trying to go paperless. It sounds like the Gateway would work for me. For a notebook it has a fast processor, big screen, good graphics, and potentially a good amount of RAM and the weight won't be a consideration. I really appreciate all the thoughtful advice I've gotten here! | Post Points: 5 Posts 128 Points 1,585 Reply jrbak replied on 11-05-2005 9:29 AM rated by 0 users This conversation seems to lack the idea of docking the tablet, with full sized keyboard/mouse/LCD screen/ whatever-else-by-USB already connected to the docking station. Why have two computers? Randy Bak, MD Medical Director Purkinje Boston, MA | Post Points: 5 Posts 2,145 Points 46,008 Reply FPdoctor replied on 11-13-2005 11:52 AM rated by 0 users Tablet PC reviews http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,4148,2379,00.asp | Post Points: 5 Posts 2,145 Points 46,008 Reply FPdoctor replied on 11-17-2005 5:19 PM rated by 0 users >>> The next version of the Tablet OS is slated to be part of the upcoming Windows Vista Home Premium Edition. The Premium version, which is based on Vista Home Basic, is similar to the Windows XP Media Center Edition (XP MCE) but adds features designed for tablet PCs such as improved handwriting recognition and ability to use a tablet's stylus to pan through documents. <<< http://news.com.com/Convertibles+The+new+laptop+bling/2100-1044_3-5900655.html?tag=fd_carsl | Post Points: 5 Posts 68 Points 709 Reply docoz replied on 11-21-2005 1:40 PM rated by 0 users Does this mean that the new version will have problems in networks like Win XP home ? By the way, I'm writing this on my new Gateway widescreen tablet. For $1400 it was hard to beat. Re handwriting recognition is pretty awesome. And I don't very good handwriting. I bought a convertable because I will likely use it as a notebook fairly often and I wasn't sure how much I'd like the tablet. Rollin Wycoff, MD ------------- "I was feeling better, but I got over it." | Post Points: 5 Posts 2,145 Points 46,008 Reply FPdoctor replied on 11-22-2005 2:37 AM rated by 0 users quote:Originally posted by FPdoctor >>> The next version of the Tablet OS is slated to be part of the upcoming Windows Vista Home Premium Edition. The Premium version, which is based on Vista Home Basic, is similar to the Windows XP Media Center Edition (XP MCE) but adds features designed for tablet PCs such as improved handwriting recognition and ability to use a tablet's stylus to pan through documents. <<< http://news.com.com/Convertibles+The+new+laptop+bling/2100-1044_3-5900655.html?tag=fd_carsl So 2006 brings several new tablet models to choose from loaded with the new version of the Tablet OS. | Post Points: 5 Posts 1,526 Points 19,590 Reply Ducknet replied on 11-22-2005 9:07 AM rated by 0 users The Sahara has the option of a 7200 rpm hard drive. It works well with 1 g of ram with no heating issues, due to the architecture on the board and relationshipt to the front side bus. http://www.tabletkiosk.com/config/pc/viewCat_P.asp?idCategory=31 When you are entering data, you want this drive spinning in order to have the best writing process as well as speed. Most tablets are standard with either a 4800 or 5400 rpm, such as the Gateway. Barbara Duck Ducknet Services TabletKiosk Sales Information Blog: http://ducknetweb.blogspot.com/ The Widget Blog Site: http://ducknet.net/default.aspx Skype Address: Ducknetservices Phone: 714-898-1917 Email: barbaraduck@ducknet.net The palest ink is better than the best memory. - Chinese Proverb | Post Points: 5 Posts 2,145 Points 46,008 Reply FPdoctor replied on 11-22-2005 10:58 AM rated by 0 users >> 7200 rpm drive << I was wondering if they chew up more battery life than the lower rpm drives? | Post Points: 5 Posts 3,959 Points 49,375 Reply digital-doc replied on 11-22-2005 12:07 PM rated by 0 users quote:Originally posted by FPdoctor >> 7200 rpm drive << I was wondering if they chew up more battery life than the lower rpm drives? Faster drives cost more and deplete more run time. I wonder how many run time minutes though? Everything is a mobile and cost compromise :-) Chris Wilkerson, D.C. Carson Doctors Group TabletPCs in Medicine Editor-in-Chief www.MedicalTabletPC.com Home: www.Digital-Doc.com | Post Points: 5 Posts 9,551 Points 141,332 Reply DrMurdoch replied on 11-22-2005 2:35 PM rated by 0 users Windows Vista is a year away, don't get too excited. email: | Post Points: 5 Posts 1,526 Points 19,590 Reply Ducknet replied on 11-23-2005 3:20 AM rated by 0 users Consider two drives: A is 5400PM, B is 7200RPM. In general use (booting, moving around the finder, etc) a computer with B will feel "snappier" than a computer with A. The loss of battery time should be minimal, like around 2-5 minutes, which is minimal. There are a few other factors to be considered too as far as how the processor is connected to the motherboard. In general, the above should cover most, but there are also a few different brands out there on the market that might have some uniqueness to them. Barbara Duck Ducknet Services TabletKiosk Sales Information Blog: http://ducknetweb.blogspot.com/ The Widget Blog Site: http://ducknet.net/default.aspx Skype Address: Ducknetservices Phone: 714-898-1917 Email: barbaraduck@ducknet.net The palest ink is better than the best memory. - Chinese Proverb | Post Points: 5 Posts 2,145 Points 46,008 Reply FPdoctor replied on 12-03-2005 12:57 PM rated by 0 users I ended up going with the IBM x41 tablet, NEW off Ebay for $1900. http://www.euclidcomputers.com/frameset.cgi?finditem+tabletpc+IBM-Lenovo+18666SU+froogle+12%2F3%2F2005-0%3A18+2 I really liked the Motion, but settled on price/functionality. I'm treating this IBM as my "introductory" to the tablet world. And to discover for myself if I want an attached keyboard in the one I buy in another 2 years. With the keyboard and extra battery, it weighs less than the Motion with comparable attached accessories. I understand the IBM is not as responsive compared to the Motion, but should be much faster than what I'm used to on this 4 year old lap top I've been using! I'll be using www.abletfactory.com EMRtoolkit with my tablet. And using the keyboard when I surf the net. Do I need to buy a screen protector? If so which one? | Post Points: 5 Previous | Next Page 5 of 7 (99 items) « First ... < Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next > | RSS ©2008 emrupdate.com. All rights reserved. | Acceptable Use Policy | Proud to be supported by the following EMR Vendor Sponsors: eClinicalWorks | DescriptMED | EMR Experts | Medical Office Online | NextGen | SynapseDirect | TSI Healthcare Getting Started | Forums | Medical | Blogs | Interviews | Unique Visits ISP Providers | Timezones | Contact Sales
quote:Originally posted by Joan Corr I was thinking of the Gateway because I want to use my tablet as my primary office computer Why ? Tablets will never be as nice to type on or use for non-inking activity. Desktops are cheaper and nicer to work with. I only use a tablet when I have to. email: | Post Points: 5
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quote:Joan Corr: I was thinking of the Gateway because I want to use my tablet as my primary office computer--the Gateway has a fast processor, large screen etc. I also assumed that the slate style would be less useful for programs that don't support the tablet pc. Am I wrong? I'm keeping a scheduling and billing program that won't be tablet enabled. I'm also not going to be moving around so weight is not a problem. The Gateway unit is almost 7#, so it can be a handful. If you are using only one PC only, and are going to be plugged in to a power source at all times, I would go with a Pentium D desktop and perhaps add a tablet later. The tablet is ideally useful when used as a portable device. All tablets are in essense are notebooks, but all notebooks are not tablets. It also does not use the Wacom digitzer technology found on most all tablets, thus there might be a little less performance in this area and no use of the eraser at the top end of the stylus. Also, a tablet can easily be set up with a docking station, either one by the manufacturer or you can create your own by simply using a usb hub to plug in an external larger monitor, keyboard, cd drive and mouse for when you are working at a desk. When the tablet needs to be portable, leave the peripherals and take the tablet for use on the go. As for the software, you should be able to use the tablet inking in any software program for windows, so you could take advantage of the floating window for inking to text input. If your scheduling and billing programs works with windows you should have no problems with using any of the tablet inking features. There are a lot of choices out there. Ideally 2 pcs, one desktop and one tablet might be the best for starters if you want to take advantage of the tablet's mobile functionality. All tablets are not always created equal internally though, as some have better video cards, sound cards, etc. If the Gateway is simply going to be used as a desktop replacement and mobility is not on the high list of priorities for you, it should function just fine. If you lose the stylus though, it would appear you would be needing a proprietary stylus replacment from Gateway as the Wacom stylus will not function on the Gateway. Hope that helps out. Barbara Duck Ducknet Services TabletKiosk Sales Information Blog: http://ducknetweb.blogspot.com/ The Widget Blog Site: http://ducknet.net/default.aspx Skype Address: Ducknetservices Phone: 714-898-1917 Email: barbaraduck@ducknet.net The palest ink is better than the best memory. - Chinese Proverb | Post Points: 5
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The palest ink is better than the best memory. - Chinese Proverb
quote:Originally posted by FPdoctor >>> The next version of the Tablet OS is slated to be part of the upcoming Windows Vista Home Premium Edition. The Premium version, which is based on Vista Home Basic, is similar to the Windows XP Media Center Edition (XP MCE) but adds features designed for tablet PCs such as improved handwriting recognition and ability to use a tablet's stylus to pan through documents. <<< http://news.com.com/Convertibles+The+new+laptop+bling/2100-1044_3-5900655.html?tag=fd_carsl So 2006 brings several new tablet models to choose from loaded with the new version of the Tablet OS. | Post Points: 5
quote:Originally posted by FPdoctor >> 7200 rpm drive << I was wondering if they chew up more battery life than the lower rpm drives? Faster drives cost more and deplete more run time. I wonder how many run time minutes though? Everything is a mobile and cost compromise :-) Chris Wilkerson, D.C. Carson Doctors Group TabletPCs in Medicine Editor-in-Chief www.MedicalTabletPC.com Home: www.Digital-Doc.com | Post Points: 5
Chris Wilkerson, D.C. Carson Doctors Group TabletPCs in Medicine Editor-in-Chief www.MedicalTabletPC.com Home: www.Digital-Doc.com