17 inch is a good size - they have glare screens
Posted By: for all monitors to make it....s/m on 2006-10-18
In Reply to: computer monitors - nannette kessler
I have had both types of monitors - now both 17 inches but one is a flat screen and one is not. They do offer glare screens to put over your monitors to cut down on glare which stress the eyes. I have no problems and been using a computer monitor doing this MT work since 1990, but been transcribing for much longer than that.
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It depends on font size, line length, margin size, etc.
There are too many variables.
what size package do you have? i have basic and i couldn't make good lines due to speed. nm
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Nothing new since the beginning of time..calories in, calories out. good food choices..portion size
Lost the extra weight and have maintained a good weight and size just by walking him twice a day. n
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I would think the sun's glare would be a problem, sm
to say nothing of the dust blowing around. Computers need to be in low humidity but not too low that you get static electricity. Your C-phone cords and pedal could pose a problem, too. Laptop keyboards are not designed to take the pounding MTs give them. The MTs I know of that use laptops have a regular computer keyboard hooked up to them. This would be a lot of work on a daily basis for you.
Yes, I use fan and also a filter to cut down on glare.
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It can be either. There can be screens
that the docs will use. There will also be dictation and/or editing.
Oh yes, and don't forget the glare a cat gives when you are trying to see past them! (nm)
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Drug Screens
You are right! I would not be offended if asked to take a drug test - nothing to hide. I do not want someone having privy to my personal info who is on drugs and acting irresponsible. Had my identity stolen once, it is a nightmare to get straightened out. Don't want my SS# and other private info going to other countries either.
the owner screens the MTs and knows what she is doing.
There is one editor/QA person who if push comes to shove and you can't get it you can e-mail that person. It's a small company and run smoothly with no pompous people allowed and no incompetent people allowed.
I have a 20 inch and just Love it! nm
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I have a 19 inch Acer (sm)
I am very happy with it. Crystal clear, much better for your eyes.
touch screens
Yes, they do exist. I bought an HP Touchsmart (computer/touch screen monitor in one) for the same reason you are interested in touch screens, and my pain then moved from my wrist/hand to my shoulder, so I don't really recommend this myself.
What has helped me is the input device I purchased at about the same time. It is called an AlphaGrip (link below), and what drew me to it is the fact that the mouse is right at the tip of your thumbs while you're typing. It took a little getting used to, but has been well worth it and fairly easy to transition. I now transcribe from my easychair, reclined the entire time.
Check it out!
http://www.alphagrips.com/
Reduce lighting and screen glare
You might need a screen for your computer monitor to cut down on glare, and/or wear the lightest sunglasses you can find or get a new prescription for glare. You can't get rid of them, but this seems to help. Of course being an MT can cause headaches also, lol
you're welcome - actually it's anti-glare screen.
nutso me *l* - it's an antiglare screen *cyberslaps self* *lol*
I have a magnet, about 1/4-inch thick, looks like a SM
really big, flat doughnut. I have it on a metal filing cabinet on the vertical side - like so I can't accidentally drop a tape on it. I just rub the tape back and forth over that and it's erased.
I'm sure you could buy one somewhere (used to know an MT who used a cow magnet for the same thing) but I got mine from my husband's shop. Have been using it for 12 years.
19-inch rotating monitor
I have the monitor set so the narrowest sides are at the top and bottom. Being able to see a whole page at once in Word makes it much easier to proof.
Flat screens rock!
When I worked at a hospital that had regular computer monitors, by the end of the day my eyes would be really tired and I usually had a headache, no matter how I tried to adjust the brightness/colors/fonts on the computer.
At home I have a flat screen and even after working all day, I could come home and chat literally for several hours using my flat screen and my eyes would not be tired at all.
I highly recommend them! I have a ViewSonic 17", which is plenty big enough for what I need, which includes transcribing, internet, some Photoshopping/graphics, and playing computer games like Freecell and Scrabble for relaxation.
I recently purchased a 23-inch...
Phillips LCD flat screen TV to use as a computer monitor. The TV price was relatively the same as a computer monitor of the same size. Definitely go as big as you can afford...you won't be sorry!
Talk to the doc about what types of screens are
time on the PC. Also I was told that stigmatism is a common thing to have but a lot of people do not know they have it. I wear glasses now, but I think my eyesight is getting worse from the looking at the screen as well. You should probably take more breaks from the PC.
My dog drools 10 inch drool (sm)
I guess you could say he has no manners, but I would never shock him so he would.
Don't they make antiglare screens or
something like that??
really? i thought flat screens were harder
on the eyes -- boy, that is good to know otherwise...
I bought a glare reducing screen to put on monitor from ebay. nm
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New Orleans not only below sea level but sinking 1 more inch a year.
nm
For tired eyes, get an anti-glare screen to put on monitor. Amazing difference. I had
:)
We bought a 2 2/1 inch memory foam topper and cannot live without it now! AWESOME
nm
Now how are you going to get that size 12 out of
nm
what size F looks like
http://www.implantinfo.com/photocenter/visitors/21kc/index.html
bed size
Sometimes the hospital's own website gives the number of beds
Trying It On For Size...
I've been transcribing for nearly 10 years, so I'm no longer considered a *newbie,* but there are still a few things I don't know about, so I'm hitting this board to see if anyone can offer up some advice...
Does anyone out there work for more than one company as an independent contractor?
I already hold one IC position and I am considering taking on a couple of more. I have to commit to a certain amount of lines for each, but no set schedule. They all are paying the same primo-rate with no incentive scale, so it doesn't pay extra to put all my lines in with one company.
You might ask, *Why don't you just increase how much you are working with your first company?* Well, my answer is that I don't like having a primary and then having my backup account constantly changing in order to provide me with work. I am thinking that it would work better to work for a couple of different places, each giving me just one primary account (and yes, there are still companies who do that!), and then just sign off of one and onto another when the first one runs out of work...
In my mind, this works out beautifully, but since I have never done it before, I'm hoping to get some pointers for those of you who have.
font size
When paid by cpl, does it affect your line count if you type in a size 10 or size 12 font?
I had no idea there was such a size either.LOL
Just out of curiosity, does anybody know how far into the alphabet the breast size goes?
I have a 7 y.o. boy who wears that same size.
He has a 16" and it's a bit small for him. I'd get the 20" so your sponsor boy can grow into it. They can always put the seat way down low if he doesn't already know how to ride without training wheels. Better to be able to grow into it than have to replace it 6 months later.
Does that help shrink it's overall size as well?
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Font size
I have an account and they did not indicate a font size - I know that it makes a big difference the more that you have bolded in a report - what would be a reasonable font size or the standard font size to use?
Font size
I have read with interest the thread on font size. Now I know why one company allows you to transcribe in one font and then it gets printed in another - which is much smaller - which does make it harder to get your lines. I thought that it was me - but could not understand until I saw what was getting printed and counted, as to why it was so difficult to get a good line count when I had always done so in the past. Is this not in some way misrepresentation? You see what looks like a nice report and then when it gets printed it is so small that you can hardly read it - this also messes with the end of your lines and sentences - where if you make a hard page break on what is on your computer screen it comes up as something different on the copied version on the other side. All of the info offered was good and this is a good point to make when looking at work - especially if you are new and do not know anything different. 
What size is your monitor?
Just wondering what everyone uses. I use a 17 inch but would like a 19 or 21. I like mine big, but my mom who is also an MT says when the monitor is too big it slows down her production because her eyes have to travel further back and forth to read what she is typing. LOL Everyone is different. I've seen these huge monitors at the computer stores lately, widescreen, like 30 inches, and they look pretty cool. So...what size monitor does everyone use or would like to use? Thanks!
font size
If you are counting by dividing characters by 65 characters, no matter what font you use it will be the same. However if you count by gross line -- line charge no matter how many words on a line you will lose money. But if it is by by every 65 characgers (including spaces) you could use an 8, 9 or 12 font and the charge will all be the same.
Hospital bed size HELP!
Is there somewhere to find out hospital sizes. I am applying for a new job and need to know the sizes of the hospital I have typed for. I am not aware of where I can find this information. Is there a site or database somewhere. Thanks!
font size
Every place I've ever worked or worked for has a default font. You can have text on your screen set at newspaper headline size (like my MT friend who has macular degeneration) and it'll usually default to their 11- or 12-pt font. I'm sure every hospital or MTSO's software specs are different, though.
font size
I think you just go under view and change the text size to whatever you want it to be.
what is your font size set at??
The zoom feature will not affect the size of the printing font, but the font size will. Make sure it is at least 12.
It could be the size of your file.
If I understand you correctly, you have one word document that contains 50 (patient) files? That alone could be the problem, although your hard drive may also be getting full and slowing things down. Check the properties of your hard drive; do a disk cleanup if it appears to be full. Another option may be to reduce the size of your document, maybe splitting it by DOS or patient name.
screen size
Does anyone know how to change the size of your screen size so the text will larger. I saw this a couple weeks ago on how to do it and forget to write it down. I know it was either alt or control and some other key.
Thanks!!
Size of monitor
What size of monitor are you using??? I am seriously considering buying a new one and would appreciate input as to what people have, including brand suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
size does matter!
Is this fact or opinion? INC. is usually a larger business. The reason for that is because INC. means they can be a public company, have shareholders or venture capital, while an LLC is usually a small or one-owner business, an individual who wants to protect their personal assets from business concerns. You may see INC more often simply because of the size, giving them more public exposure, but doesn't mean they are outside of the US.
Font size
When I highlight the text it is in the font size I want, but when I insert the autotext it makes the font smaller.
Size 10 obese...no way! I'd rather be
thought of as obese rather than looking older than my age. I would love to be size 10. Well, maybe if I get down to size 10, I'll look younger than my stated age. Thanks for posting! By the way, I have seen myself referred to as moderately obese in my medical records years ago, but that didn't bother me like the age thing. I know when I'm overweight, but I guess a person can't always tell if they look older than the are, unless someone else says so.
How do I change the size of ....sm
the font or whatever so that when I am looking at my report the print is bigger. It not only changes the print for just the reports but everything else too. I did this before on a different computer but I can't remember how I did it. Any ideas?
Sorry. Got cut off. Nothing I do can increase the font size.
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