The MedTab Washable Tablet Computer is rugged, pocket friendly, comes with BlueTooth and WiFi connectivity and features a touchscreen and Windows CE pen input. Unfortunately unless you’re a doctor you’re not going to get to use one, but hey, it’s a nice spec anyways. Oh and we mentioned that it’s washable didn’t we? Hopefully that’s a hygiene thing and nothing to do with unsightly patient stains. Yuck. $4,995.00 (down to $2000 in quantities of over 50).
Unlike PDA or Ultra PCs, MedTab offers the screen size and resolution necessary to view and update EMRs. Unlike Tablet PCs, MedTab is small and light enough to carry in a lab coat pocket. Beyond this, MedTab will last a whole shift (12 hours) without recharging, is rugged and can be disinfected. MedTab offers the possibility of a single sign-on system since its software configuration and provisioning are controlled by the IT department and not the end user.