- Workstation - This refers to the hardware that holds everything a physician or office staff worker needs to perform their jobs: word processing, practice management software, EHR software, fax software, etc.
- Desktop - One of three basic types of workstations. This describes a fixed, "hard-wired" computer that does not move around. The computer can actually sit on the top of the desk (desktop) or on the floor (tower).
- Laptop - One of three basic types of workstations. This is a portable computer that has a keyboard and either a touchpad, stick, or mouse for moving the cursor around the screen. It is a fully functioning computer that can be carried or placed on a cart and moved around the office.
- Tablet PC - One of three basic types of workstations. Tablet PCs contain built-in handwriting recognitions software that allows the user to "write" on the screen using a stylus, much as they would write on paper attached to a clipboard. Tablet PCs can have add-on keyboards for instances when typing is preferred.
See the links below for an in-depth look at the pros and cons of using desktops, laptops, and tablet PCs.
