Panasonic Computer Solutions has announced a new durable, reliable computing device specifically designed to support e-health initiatives, improve clinical care and enhance business performance.

Increased adoption of wireless technologies by healthcare organisations requires a wide variety of device types, depending on the clinical or business application. Yet, according to Panasonic there is a product void in the 1kg weight range.

This void, between traditional PDAs, which offer limited functionality, and standard clamshell or tablet PCs, which can be too heavy or cumbersome for regular bedside use, is addressed by the Toughbook Wireless Display, designed to offer an optimal combination of size, weight and functionality for point of care applications.

Weighing in at only 1.18kg and equipped with a 10.4-inch XGA LCD, the Toughbook Wireless Display is a thin-client wireless solution designed to improve clinical workflow. It has no local software applications and, instead, wirelessly connects to clinical and management applications which reside on a local server, workstation or other computing resources. Panasonic says the battery should last for around 4 to 6 hours.

The solution works with Citrix Metaframe, Windows Server or Web servers accessible via Local Wireless Area Networks (802.11x), providing instant and secure access to clinical and business applications. Toughbook Wireless Display solutions can be architected to support multiple users connected to a single server or wireless infrastructure, or in a peer-to-peer configuration, such as, for example, a computer on wheels (COW).

To enhance the reliability and security of the touchscreen device, it has no hard disk drive and includes an optional finger print scanner. The Wireless Display supports wireless access to peripheral devices through Bluetooth technology and, like rugged Toughbook laptops, the Wireless Display has been tested to resist drops, shock and vibration and is fully sealed to military specifications.

The Panasonic Toughbook Wireless Display will be generally available from Panasonic partners and resellers this spring at an estimated end user street price of $1750 (£999).

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