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Hi Chris I'm sure tablet PCs are still available. Fujitsu seem well used. The neatest solution might be to use a tablet with an external keyboard like the Cherry compact http://www.inclusive.co.uk/catalogue/acatalog/compact_roller.html http://www.qedltd.com/ do the mobilia camera mounts, but we have found that specials were easier. You may need to make judicious use of extra levers for camera positioning. It is possible to wheelchair mount a powered pan & tilt head, but they're quite bulky. Barry Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist Medical Physics Department Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ Tel 01482 675928, fax 01482 675750 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Kirker, Stephen Sent: 11 April 2006 09:24 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: No touch pad and camera mount Wouldn't it be simpler to just buy a standard wireless (bluetooth?)keyboard to use with his current computer? Some digital cameras come with, or can use a reltaively cheap remote control, which could be put where he can reach it. Ther is also lots of software for controling your digital camera from a computer, while it is attached with its standard USB cable http://www.steves-digicams.com/digsoftware_cameractrl.html Stephen GB Kirker MD FRCPI Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine Box 120, Disablement Services Centre & Lewin Stroke & Rehab Unit Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge CB2 2QQ 01223 217870 fax 01223 242038 www.EasternRehabGroup.org.uk -----Original Message----- From: Chris Christoforides [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 10 April 2006 20:30 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: No touch pad and camera mount Dear All, I have a client who has a high spinal cord leason and is an extremely advanced PC user. He has a laptop and has asked me if there is a machine with no touch pad, as he would prefer the keyboard to be closer to him. He has fair arm movement and no hand movement and he is using a splint in order to type on his keyboard. I thought the use of a tablet PC, like the ones used by clinicians at ACT in Birmingham. However, they seem to be discontinued. Is that correct?... Does anyone have any other ideas? Also, the same gentleman has asked me if there is any way of using his digital camera. I have seen an arm that can attach to a wheelchair but I can not recall the source. Could somebody point me to the right direction please? Most importantly, does anyone have any feedback on the use of such an arm mount? Also, how can somebody with limited upper limb function press the button on the camera and take a picture? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!