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What is a tablet PC ?
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Family A tablet PC is a wireless, portable personal computer with a touch screen interface. The tablet form factor is typically smaller than a notebook computer but larger than a smartphone. The most common type of tablet is the slate
style, like Apple's iPad or Microsoft's Surface. These devices -- which are what
that most people mean when they refer to a tablet -- have electronics integrated
into the touch screen unit and lack a hardware keyboard. However, external
keyboards are available for slate-style tablets. Some keyboards also function as
docks for the devices
1.What is a Tablet PC?
Tablet PC is a lightweight version of a PC in
the shape of a flat panel. User interact with it by tapping the screen and
hand-writing with a penlike device. Tablet PCs will also let users
wirelessly connect to the Internet and other PCs. In a word, a Tablet PC
combines the mobility of a handheld computer with the computing power of a
notebook.
2.What are the main characteristics of a
Tablet PC?
3.Is Tablet PC right for me?
Tablet PC's special features make it best
choice for people who have jobs requiring them to be on the move, whether
attending meetings in the office or conducting business on the road. You
will also find Tablet PC very useful if you like to have the full power of a
notebook at a greater mobility.
4.What are differences between two versions
of tablet PC?
There are two versions of the tablet PC -- the slate style and the convertible style. Slate-style tablet appears similar to a large PDA. The approximate size of the device is 8.5 inches by 12 inches, with a color screen measuring around 10 inches diagonally with control buttons on the edge of the screen. The tablet PC connects to a docking station and peripherals including keyboard and mouse, but can be carried around as a mobile device, with a stylus for input. The slate design has the advantage of being simple and sleek without hinges or moving parts, but it has no keyboard or mouse when the device is mobile, away from the docking station. The second style, the convertible, is
essentially a laptop PC that converts to a tablet PC. The convertible tablet
PC has a clamshell design similar to the laptop PC; but when opened, the
screen side of the PC swivels 180 degrees, and the backside of the screen
folds down on top of the keyboard with the screen side facing up. The size
of the convertible design is similar to the slate, although slightly thicker
to accommodate for the hinged keyboard component. The main advantage of the
convertible style is its similarity to the laptop PC--a familiar device for
the consumer. The convertible style also has the advantage of the attached
keyboard, but the hinged clamshell design creates a bulkier device that may
be susceptible to damage or breaking.
5.What operating system is Tablet PC
running?
The Tablet PC runs a specialized version of
Microsoft's Windows XP operating system. This version offers the features
and capabilities of Windows XP Professional, plus additional features
specific to the Tablet PC, such as handwritting support and voice
recognision. All existing Windows software applications would still be able
to run on Tablet PCs.
6.What CPU does Tablet PC use?
Most hardware manufactures are currently using
Intel Pentium III (above 800MHz) ultra low voltage CPU for mobile computer.
7.Which companies make Tablet PCs?
So far Acer, Compaq, ElectroVaya, FIC, Fujitsu,
Tatung, VIA Technologies and ViewSonic etc. have announced their Tablet PC
products. More companies are expected to join the list in the near future.
8.What types of Tablet PC are currently
available and where can I get one?
Tablet PCs from several companies, e.g. Acer,
Compaq, Fujitsu, Motion Computing, Toshiba, ViewSonic etc., are currently
avaialable in the market. Please refer to the
Products Center page
for detailed product specifications and their availability at some of the
online retailers.
9.Where can I find more information about
Tablet PC?
Microsoft's Tablet PC home page is a good starting point to learn more
about Tablet PC, e.g. Tablet PC system
overview,
features, and
demos etc. Or you may refer to
Related Links page for
other tablet PC related websites.
(
Courtesy: http://www.tabletpchome.com
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