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To get info regarding purchasing Lanier equipment

Posted By: anon on 2006-06-04
In Reply to: Where is the best place to purchase dictaphone or C-phone? - Question?

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Purchasing Lanier Equipment
I just purchased a Lanier Transcriber from Transcribe Solutions.
purchasing mt equipment/filing taxes...& getting started, Help?
Thank you; I live somewhat remote so I appreciate your help! I am excited at the opportunity to get started in this business. I am just a bit concerned that I would make this huge financial investment up front, but its a risk I guess worth taking, because I want to do this. Can I ask, what tax form do you file, and do you find that the business balances itself out; in other words, do you have to end up paying a lot in taxes, or do the expenses balance it out? Also, anyone: advice for a newbie: how do you recommend starting out, when it is so slow in the beginning due to programming macros, auto texting, and looking up every other word when you're first starting out??
We have Lanier equipment in our office...sm
The dictation division of Lanier has been bought by MedQuist.  Our service guy is the same, but he wears a Medquist emblem on his shirt, and the paperwork always has MedQuist logo on it.
surgical equipment info is good
nm
If I were you, I'd hold off on purchasing anything sm
until you find a position with a company as many (if not most) companies will supply you with the pedal and software. All you would need to do is plug the pedal into your computer. The companies usually will install the software for you via your phone line or will send you a CD, whatever.

USB is the type of "plug." It's small, about a quarter-inch wide and has a little design on it with a circle, an arrow that points to the plug, and a little square.

The other type of pedal outlet has the little pins inside. You will need to count the little pins to find out what kind you have.

Good luck to you!

When purchasing a used copy...sm

Be sure to have the person that sold it to you notify Textware Solutions that they are no longer using it and that you are now the license owner. This will allow you to take advantage of all the benefits of being the license owner such as discounted upgrades, free tech support, etc.


 


Hi, Deeni! I did Lanier for several years and was always told that Lanier....sm
would only work with/accept/interface with other Lanier products, that everything was proprietary, but that was a few years ago and do not know if anything there has changed, wish I was of more help!  Have a good one!
Don't even THINK about purchasing Speedtype. There are absolutely no

medical words whatsoever and you have to add everything.  Why in the world would the AAMT support this product and not any of the others? I spent over 160.00 on this product and my productivity has increased by ZERO.


I emailed for a refund and have heard nothing. I just hope that when I go to "resell" it they allow me with their licensing regulations!


Now I have to spend an extra 200.00 for InstantText which I should have purchased in the beginning - Can you imagine? 500.00 in the hole just to find which expander is best for you??/ I am highly livid right now. 


 



How do you like the program? I am interested in purchasing it. *nm*
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Computer Purchasing Suggestions!
I have posted this before, but not for a while. To me, one of my biggest hurdles to leave MQ was the computer issue. I had another one of my own, but it was a dinosaur relic. I absolutely had zero money to pay for one in full, and my credit cards were melted.  So, you have 2 very viable reliable options. QVC and HSN.  QVC specializes in Dell, HSN Gateway.  I have desktop PCs from both, and they all were great. I do not recommend laptops from either, though.  They both offer easy monthly payments on select computers. Sometimes the selections change daily, other times weekly. If you browse on line and see a computer you like, below the ad it will even say when a show may be running, and on that day there will be lots more choices. You can shop online and see which ones are on Easy Pay with QVC or Flex Pay with HSN.  They sell really nice models, and for usually around $600 to $800, you can get a fully-loaded great computer with flat screen monitor, printer/scanner, the works and they divide it into 6 to 8 payments for you. All you need is a debit card.  Even a brand new customer qualifies for these payment plans.  It saved me, literally, and enabled me to apply and get several IC jobs and get my life and happiness and freedom and money back again! Yet I could never have afforded to buy a computer any other way at that sad time in my life.  Just in case some are thinking this is an obstacle, please check this out. With both Dell and Gateway, you get your own personalized service # as well, not the one regular customers get, and the service was great, the rare times I needed help. We've purchased computers for the whole family this way. 
purchasing computers with customer service in US?
okay.here it goes.  I thought it might be worth asking if anyone know of any companies that sell computers where you don't have to go through customer service outside of the US?   TIA. 
They should provide software. I can see purchasing pedals that
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equipment

I have done some research and are willing to share if you want to E-mail me and maybe between the three of us we can figure this out as I have 3 different accounts that I want to switch over to digital.  So E-mail me and we can share info.


 


Patti -- pjsword@aol.com


Equipment
We currently use the Audioworxs system and have it hosted by Gacela Group for our tech support. I'd be happy to answer any specific questions about the system. For more information you might check out the website at www.gacelagroup.com.


Equipment
My doc wanted to go digital so I had him purchase the equipment. If you purchase you are responsible for repairs and such.
IC DO pay for their own equipment, etc.
Poster doesn't say what the situation is but you're wrong to state that you don't pay for your tools to do work--I'm an IC and it's my responsibility to have what I need to do the work.
Example of EMR equipment - what do you think? sm

Does anyone have a doctor who is already using something like this:  http://www.mdtablet.com/demo.asp


I have such mixed feelings about this (EMR).  On one hand, I think the technology is awesome, and I think it makes so much of sense to have our medical info. available electronically (pretty much immediately) instead of a doctor having to request a hard copy and wait for it to be mailed or whatever (like when you change PCP doctors or go to a specialist or whatever). 


On the other hand, is every doctor going to be running around with one of these handheld devices in his/her pocket, with all this medical info. on people?  What if they lose it?  How secure and accurate is the info. really?  And of course I won't even go into the effect EMR will have on our jobs as MTs. 


BTW, I saw this "MD Tablet" thing in the background when I was watching a story on Nightline.  The story was about how the super rich in America are pretty much oblivious to the state of the economy, and still carry on with their usual lifestyle, spending money lavishly.  No cutbacks for them to worry about.  The one rich guy they were showing is involved in this MD Tablet product. Ever feel like, as MTs, we are sooo on the wrong side of things?  LOL


equipment
Because QAs often have a better equipment.
Not because they know more, they HEAR it better. But not all of them.
The core problem in this profession are crappy dictations and not maintaining their equipment by doctors.
Then why don't you just buy better equipment???nm

Regarding better equipment
Even without better equipment, often when they start listening to your blanks they will be plain as day.

If I have a blank toward the beginning of my report and go back to listen after finishing the report, I will many times understand it as well. There is something about hearing it out of context that makes it understandable.

This isn't always the case, (obviously sometimes it's just plain not understandable), but it happens more than you think.
Equipment
What companies provide equipment?
To all MTs, keep your equipment sm
current, same with software, keep up on today's transcription standards, don't end up like this person above who has stayed comfortable all these years and suddenly needs to find a job.
Help on equipment board please. nm
NM
There is no equipment involved.
I use my own computer. I don't use any of their stuff.
Lightning and Equipment
Had a bolt of lightning melt the components in my Dictaphone several years' ago. Had it plugged into an expensive surge protector. Dictaphone rep said I was very lucky I did not have the headphones on when it struck. Also told me if lightning strikes close enough, no surge protector can handle it.
does anyone have backup equipment?

I have a second computer available, but I'm seriously considering getting a second Dictatphone system. I've already had headsets and foot pedals go on me.


Anyone else?


Back-up equipment
I have a back-up laptop, just in case.  Good thing, too.  Just a couple of months after I got laptop, PC had to go to the shop, lol.  I don't use a call-in system but if I did, I would probably get back-up. I figure if you have the back-up stuff, just in case, you will usually never need it.  If you don't have it, you will wish you did.
Equipment For Lease
Hi! I would be doing part time transcription for two months and would need micro casette transcriber. Does anybody know if there is any company that lease transcription equipment. Thanks in advance.
Lease Equipment
Part-Timer.

Do you need a cassette transcriber. I bought one from ebay that works great. Think it was about $80.00 and never used it. Will sell it to you for the same. Or you can try EBAY.
my email:
ray-m3comsys@cox.net

Hope this helps.

ray
Equipment Donation
Does anyone know of a tax charity to donate Lanier transcription equipment?
e-bay, equipment board here, probably any

transcription equipment company. 


yes, they provide equipment. NM
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Need help on equipment board..
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See equipment board...
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Basic equipment

I know I am of the "old school" but I think that you do need to have some basic equipment on hand when you are advertising to do transcription.  You don't have to have everything but a basic microcassette is not that much money.  Any account that I have gotten -- though it was years ago -- asked me what equipment I had and if I did not have what they needed --they searched elsewhere.  That is why I invested in my transcribers starting with the micro, then standard and then mini.  All accounts had me start within a week of talking with them.   Last year when I was thinking of expanding and had a couple of inquiries when they found out that I was not immediately set up to do digital -- though I told them I would buy the equipment and get set up -- did not hear back from them.  So I think you need the basics so that you are ready to go when they ask.  Since she has been working for a national already, she has her foot pedal and can do digital, just get a transcriber for the tapes --most of the smaller offices still go with the tapes.  But again, I am of the old school and have not looked for new clients for a while.  But I sure would not advertise or attempt to get accounts without the equipment and being ready to go at a minute's notice since they might use me for overflow and I could get my foot in the door.  A client does not like to hear,  I will be set up in a week for you or ten days.   Though they can say it, when they want your service and you are solicting for the business you had better be ready to do it.  Just me.


 


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Thanks.
One last equipment question. :)
Does anyone do their transcription on a laptop?  .... using a cordless keyboard, maybe?  I want to get a laptop so I can work when I travel.  This seems like it would be possible as long as I don't need a C-phone or Lanier and all work is done over the Internet.  I'm wondering what I would need to look for when shopping for a laptop, since most transcription techies seem to have no idea!
Should provide equipment for doc?sm
Am IC who does transcription for local MDs -- want to go digital - Should I purchase the equipment or should ask MD to do this??  help
Need special equipment
I did some overflow for a company that did this and it was terribly hard to hear, reception was very poor.  But I do know that you need to play the tapes onto the digital player or whatever it is called and then download to your computer, upload to the FTP site.   And the sound quality is  not good at all, at least to me it wasn't.  But good luck.  
If you have any company equipment or
supplies, you might want to mention when and how they will be returned. Some employers withhold the final check until they have everything back.

As far as giving an explanation, I don't think that details are necessary.
Most companies have an at-will employment policy, which works both ways.

Good luck in your new job!
Equipment forums say you have to really hit
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Questions re equipment

Hi,


I'm thinking of setting up so a local physician can call in to dictate and I can transcribe her work for quick TAT. I've been working for services for the last few years, so am out of the loop as far as equipment. I've researched the Dictaphone Straight Talk system, but I wonder if there is something else "out there" that would be better, cheaper, etc. Any information or suggestions from anyone would be appreciated.


 


Thanks,


Karen


Questions re equipment
I'm looking for something that will eliminate the transport of tapes between the dictator and me. I know the doctor has a hand-held, but I don't want to have to be fetching tapes and returning them. Any ideas?
Questions re equipment

Now you're talking about things I don't understand or know about. Digital transfer of voice files would be great but I need info on equipment, software, etc. I need to know what equipment is best, wha software to use, recommendations, etc.  I need the what, how, who, where, how much on this. I have researched, but I'm getting confused. I thought maybe someone with such a system could provide suggestions, locations, where to buy, etc. 


 


Thanks again,


 


Karen


Since they have Dictaphone equipment sm
maybe Dictaphone could set them up with Transnet. Just a thought. Don't know the cost, though.
what kind of equipment do you need?
I thought I saw a position posted here not long ago, but Cphone was required. I am interested, too, in case you are not already flooded with requests.
MTs who "steal" equipment

I was just wondering how any of you feel, AS A COMMUNITY...about medical transcriptionists that take jobs, get equipment, but never work and suddenly dont answer calls or emails, but keep your equipment.  I am not talking about just MTSOs out there, but even the little ole MT that hires someone to help with an account or overflow.  This has happened and I am not sitting and waiting for at least four people to return equipment that suddenly arent available for emails, phone calls, anything.  BUT they have hudnreds in equipment.  I am not MEDQUIST, so cant afford to just chalk it up.  AND PLEASE DO NOT SAY THAT IS THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS.  I think that just shows the sad state we have entered into to feel that theft from someone be considered a cost of doing business.  We are a small enough community that I would hope this is not truly how anyone feels....hey take a job...take the equipment and run.  That is just plain horrible.


Why cant this board allow names like that to be posted?  Enough is always posted about bad companies, but why not for something like this?  Why should others take the chance of this happening also?


THis just really saddens me.


 


MTs who "steal" equipment
Just a thought, but since they never worked to begin with, maybe they were'nt MTs at all and it's a just a crook's scam to get some equipment to sell for some quick cash. Did these people take a test? Or were you going on their resume?

Barbara
? re: airports and MT equipment
I will be making a trip soon and hope to be able to work some while I am gone.  Has anyone experienced any difficulties with traveling with a laptop and foot pedal recently?  I would like to take it as a carry on due to the expense of replacement.
HELP! What type of MT Equipment should I buy?
I am only a recent MT graduate, and I would really like to hear from an experienced Transcriptionist as to what type of transcription equipment you use most.  I am a little overwhelmed and don't want to purchase digital equipment if Drs don't even really do digital...any advice would be a huge help!