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 Windows CE devices...

FAQ:  Are Windows CE palmtop and mini-notebook computers (devices) suited for use in a specialist veterinary clinic setting?  What are some of the issues?

1.  Almost all Windows CE devices are "instant ON" devices.  You do not have to wait for the operating system to load from a hard drive. This make them well suited to making notes and looking up information quickly.

2.  Windows CE devices use a variety of microprocessors.  The operating environment allows the manufacturers to use one operating system but design around a particular CPU.  This can lead to applications (custom or otherwise) that run on one machine, but not on another that uses a different CPU.

3. Some of the devices use touch sensitive screens and some do not.  Thus some devices accept pen entry and others only support keyboard entry.

4.  The software applications available for the Windows CE devices tend to be simplified versions of those found on portable and desktop computers.

5.  Wireless access is still developing (spring 1999) and does not yet provide the type of access that many of us want.  The key to connection to the Internet may rest on a "cell phone" technology called CDPD.

6.  Battery life tends to be quite long (for Windows CE devices) as compared to lap top and notebook computers.

7.  Data from the devices can be readily synchronized with a single desktop or portable computer.

8.  If you have a Laser printer that has an infrared communications capability, you may be able to quickly print from the device to the printer.

We recommend that you seek additional information regarding these devices at the following sites:

www.hp.com/jornada and related info

 

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