Panel PCs are the ideal form factor for most indoor use cases, but they can often be fragile. That’s before you consider the additional challenges that the computer needs to meet to be deployed in the healthcare industry.

To overcome this shortcoming, Mactron has come out with a rugged tablet PC with a large screen size. But does it stand up to the challenge? Let’s take a look.

Medical Grade PC

What exactly makes a computer fit for medical use? Is it a question of the software, or the hardware?

Both, actually. The hardware requirements are obvious – any PC meant to be used in the field of medicine needs to be spill-proof, and not just toward water, but also alcohol-based solvents.

Another factor is radiation – a variety of medical devices release radiation in some form, and such electromagnetic interference can play havoc with the delicate electronics of a computer. And the last thing you want for a medical device is to break down frequently.

This is why when we say that this panel PC is medical grade, it is not an empty tag. The tablet computer is alcohol-resistant, anti-bacterial, and IEC60601 certified. This guarantees its performance in medical applications, ensuring there are no reliability or safety issues in using it.

The Tablet Form Factor

Even though regular computers are cheaper, panel PCs are preferred in most applications. The reasons for this are many – ease of use, compact design, mobility.

Touch screens are undoubtedly the most intuitive input method, with the additional benefit of not taking up extra space. Often tablet computers sacrifice the screen size to achieve this, but the Mactron panel boasts a comfortable 12.2-inch of highly responsive multi-touch screen.

This means the tablet can be outfitted into terminals as well as carried around as a mobile computer easily without losing out on the comfort of a larger screen. And since it is designed to be rugged and resistant to liquid spillage (even alcohol solvents), it can even be used in environments where other tablets would simply break down.

What About Performance?

A common drawback of a tablet PC tends to be performance – packaging components into a thin panel usually means a tradeoff in terms of capability. How does the Mactron rugged tablet PC fare in this regard?

Better than you might expect. Powered by an Intel Celeron Quad-core processor and 8GB of DDR4 memory, the tablet computer is well equipped to hold up against any demanding application. The long-term storage is a bit limited at 128 GB, but since these PCs are meant to work in tandem with wireless networks, it is rarely an issue in practical usage.

This rugged tablet PC is also outfitted with a bevy of I/O ports, including both USB-A and USB-C, along with HDMI support. It even has COM ports, making sure that no matter what your use case is, this panel computer can interface with your setup.

How Rugged Does Rugged Even Mean?

We have been saying that this Mactron medical PC is “rugged”, but what does it mean in practice? What kind of pressures can it take?

Temperature, for one. The computer can operate in wide temperature ranges, from as low as  -20℃ up to 60℃, encompassing even cold storage facilities and hot outdoors environments.

It also has an IP65 waterproof rating, which guarantees that no dust can get into the enclosure, and even protects it against water jets. This is absolutely necessary for a medical computer because of the frequent disinfection of the facilities.

Even physically, it is designed to be more durable than your regular panel PC. Its chassis is designed to weather physical shocks and keep the internals safe – this Mactron tablet can even survive a small drop without breaking.

Is a Rugged Medical Tablet Worth It?

The most important essential for a computer operating in healthcare is to be reliable. A system that does not fail in adverse conditions, especially being able to deal with the conditions of a medical facility, is a must.

Also important is a compact size – healthcare applications often need mobility, and a standard setup is often too cumbersome. Not to mention that touch screens are much easier to use, besides reducing points of failure by eliminating separate input devices.

This is why our 12.2-inch rugged medical tablet is ideal for these applications. It doesn’t even have to be a medical niche either – the medical grade certification means it can handle any rough environment, such as in the Food or Pharmaceutical industry. And with Global American you can rest assured of technical support and compliance, since we believe in providing a long-term service, not just a product, and ensure your investment continues paying off for you throughout its lifecycle. Contact us today for more info about this tablet.