-Your physical space, the type of operatory equipment and types of cabinetry will determine the optimal number and locations of workstations and printers.

-Work with the software vendor to determine hardware needs.  But, it is important that you be aware of hardware needs also.

• Mac vs. Windows

        -Nearly all programs are windows XP based.

• PC Components.  
  -Operating System XP Professional.

  -Processor chips now available Intel Pentium  IV, Intel Celetron, AMD and Cyrix.

  -Use Intel Pentium IV,  3 or more GHz, Mini Tower .

  -120-500 GB Hard Drive.

  -Memory (RAM)- 512MB DDR SDRAM 2 with expansion to 2048 MB.
   

  -CD-ROM
   

          -CD writer, DVD writer

  Creating DVDs is more complicated because some recorders use DVD-Rs and others use DVD+Rs disks.  The DVD+R format appears to be more popular but the capabilities of both types are about the same.

   

  -128 MB Video card (video RAM or VRAM).  Video board should be separate from the mother board. 
  
      Shared video memory: refers to a type of video circuitry that is bolted onto the computer's main circuit board rather than residing on a separate video card.

   

  
  Data entry Devices.

  -Keyboards, mouse

  -Scanners for graphics input or optical character recognition.

  -Bar code readers (laser devices).

  -Light pens or touch with screen activation.

            -Voice activated.          

  Storage and backup devices.

  -Tape backup (up to 20-40 GB)

  -Removable cartridges, Zip (100-250-750MB), Jaz (1- 2GB)
  -CD writer (650-700 MB) ). These are the best since they can be stored for over 50 years.  
  -DVD writer (4-6 GB).  Can also be stored for over 50 years
  -Outside of the office backup systems via of modem.

  Modems, communications with outside resources.

  Monitors.

  Flat panels. Thin monitor, LCD

      -Ideal for installations in the healthcare environment because of space efficient design and the sealed touch screen can be sanitized with a disinfectant solution. 
  Best is a medical-grade gray scale LCD for digital x-rays.

   

  Flat screens. Monitors with flat rather than curved glass.
  -1280x1024 to 1600x 1200 resolution  with a 0.25mm dot pitch or less.
  
  Printers.

  -Laser printers are usually faster than inkjet printers and lower operating cost over time.    1200 x 1200 dpi, 17 ppm, 8 MB memory is a good 

  -Inkjets  Up to 4800 optimized dpi color printing on premium photo papers and 1200 x 1200 dpi when printing in BW. Up to seven-ink printing.  600x 600 dpi is a good resolution for printing.
      -Black text with up to 17 ppm in black, up to 13 ppm in color.
   

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