Thanks Sandeep. I already have remote desktop enabled and it works just fine with Jump and the ipad. Interestingly, it does not seem to be any faster than using logmein. In fact, I found logmein to be even faster most of the time although I can't understand why since it is going through the internet, or so the folk at logmein say. However, if I did not already use logmein I would certainly use jump. U can't beat $15 with no monthly recurring charges (I use logmein pro as I need to be able to print locally)
I also tried another program called PocketCloud which is free. Again, seems to be slower than logmein and logmein just works better for me. Can't beat free though.
Both Pocketcloud and jump use your gmail account to help locate the computers, which I find interesting.
In the end I do not think the ipad will be really useful, although the patients like it; make me look sophisticated one said. However, It is just too slow. I keep having to look for places to put it down and I find myself looking at the screen instead of talking to the patient. It often locks itself so I keep having to keep pressing the home button and then logmein disconnects.... I previously set up 3 old notebooks in my exam rooms but they are so slow (because they are old). I think I just need to bite the bullet and get new lap tops or small desktops. My exam rooms are small and there is little place to put a desktop. Maybe if I mount the screen on the wall and use wireless mouse and keyboard...
I tried carrying a lap top connected wirelessly to network & amazingcharts. I kept getting disconnected and was more of a nuisance than helpful. The search continues for an exam room solution for me...
