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Barco, a company mostly known for its high-end professional displays, has entered the medical point-of-care computer market with two new devices. The CliniScape has a 10.4 inch screen and an Intel Core Solo processor (1.2 GHz) with 1 GB of RAM. The ProScribe features a 12 screen and an Intel Celeron-M processor with 512 MB RAM. Although rather underpowered, the ProScribe runs the XP Embedded operating system that is trimmed down to bare necessities specific to its tasks. Both devices are ruggedized to withstand drops and are dust and water resistant.

Features of the ProScribe from the product page:

* 1024x768 resolution on 12-inch touch screen
* On-screen keyboard, hot keys and mouse pointer
* Low weight (1.75Kg) and grab & go docking station
* 802.11 b/g/n wireless networking
* Bluetooth 2.1 cordless connectivity (optional)
* Windows XP embedded and 1 GHz processing power
* Thin client operation (Microsoft RDP, Internet browser, other various SW clients)
* PCMCIA slot for easy expansion (e.g. GPRS, UMTS or CDMA)
* Multiple I/O Ports; Ethernet, USB, VGA and Audio in/out
* Dust/water resistant front screen
* Withstands 1m. drop to a concrete surface (Flash Disk versions only)
* Silent and fanless operation
* Medical-grade compliance (optional)

Features of the CliniScape:

* Lightweight design (approx. 1.8 kg) with back handgrip to minimize fatigue and grab & go docking station

* 10-inch XGA pen touch-screen combined with intuitive controls and LED indicators

* Smart swappable battery for seamless continuous operation

* Microsoft Genuine Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or Genuine Windows Vista Business operating system

* Intel CoreTM Solo processor (1.2 GHz), 60 GB HDD, 1 GB DDR2 RAM

* Digital camera (2 MegaPixel) to capture pictures of patient's wounds

* Bluetooth for cordless connection of external devices and vital sign sensors

* USB port behind rubber cover to interface with USB devices when not docked

* Optional docking station with built-in battery charger, 3 USB ports and Ethernet connectivity

* Easy to wipe clean to reduce spread of infection

* Durable design for maximum uptime (1m drop proof)

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