We were pleasantly surprised with the performance of the Voluson SWIFT. To be fair, our expectations weren’t really high, however, it lives up to the Voluson name pretty well in this price range. Don’t be misled by its simplified user interface. Before I get into the review, however, this is not a truly portable ultrasound like the Voluson i. It’s a lightweight cart system and really easy to move around, but you can’t pick it up and carry it away. It’s not that lightweight. But it is definitely easy to move around the office or hospital. It is not good for 4D mobile studios because you’ll need a larger van and some muscles to move this around (not recommended)! Customers for the Voluson SWIFT fall in the range of offices and hospitals. In a hospital, you’ll find it in Labor and Delivery because it’s extremely easy to move around. It is also very easy to learn and doesn’t require much training at all. For offices, it’s a very good OB/GYN system at a solid price. Small footprint, easy to use, solid image quality. Not a risky investment. The SWIFT sits among many different machines in this crowded OB/GYN market. Consider the SWIFT if you’re looking for a smaller, lightweight solution than a standard console unit.
