tablet pc's reach for the masses - pen tablet for pc

By THOMAS J. FITZGERALDOCT.
13, 2005 tablet computer, portable computer with pen
Based on capacity, it has existed since November 2002, but has not been widely accepted by consumers or enterprises so far.
According to analysts tracking PC shipments, these devices accounted for less than 2% of global laptop sales in 2004.
There are many reasons why tablets take off slowly, including laptops with similar prices above specifications.
Platform is also a factor: Many people predict, pen
So far, capability-based features will be integrated more closely with Windows operating systems, and more tablets-
Specific software will be provided.
Still, tablets are already dominant in areas such as education and health care, and computer manufacturers continue to roll out functional models for the broader market.
Many new units target consumers, professionals and management in general.
Level of business users, including ultra-portable and wide-Screen display.
Soon some will have touch screens.
In addition, with the general decline in computer prices, tablet prices are also falling, and the price gap with notebook computers has begun to narrow.
Two main types of tablets are slate models, one book
A styling computer with a pen, and a convertible model including a keyboard, which is very similar to a laptop.
These two types of programs run the same as other Windows-
But all mouse actions can be performed by touching the pen on the screen.
The pen can also allow users to write directly to the testimony of the program, using
Screen Input Panel or click on letters and numbers on-Screen keyboard.
For example, in a Web browser, you can write the Web address by hand, or you can click on-Screen keyboard.
Programs developed specifically for tablets provide a bigger use for pens, including math, painting, and a wider range of hand-written functions.
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It's an ultra-portable tablet.
Its thickness is less than 1 inch, 8 inch.
94 inch long, 8 screen.
4 inch diagonally.
The external weight made of carbon fiber is about 2.
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Built-in LS800-
In the fingerprint reader, in addition to the password, it can also use finger scanning to grant access to the system.
It also includes several buttons next to the screen-
One for switching between landscape and portrait views;
Another turn to Wi-
Turn on or off the Fi Radio;
Another utility that starts the motion dashboard, which allows the user to quickly recalibrate the pen, activate the Bluetooth radio, and adjust settings such as security and Wi-Fi connection.
On the other side of the size spectrum, it is a new convertible model of the Gateway CX200 (
Starting at $1,100; www. gateway. com). It has a 14-
Inch display, like other converters, flip open like a laptop, can rotate to one side, then fold on the keyboard, the screen is up.
This is the first convertible tablet with WXGA wide displayscreen format (
Maximum resolution of 1,280x768 pixels, wide-
Screen viewing of DVD movies).
The CX200 is large: it measures 13.
58 inch wide, 11.
14 inch deep 1. Thickness 36 inch
It weighs about 6 lbs.
75 pounds and eight-
According to Gateway, the battery has a variety of processors to choose from. 4-
Ji Hertz saiyang M up to 2. 13-
Pentium M.
It includes a bay that can hold the optical drive or the second battery, and it has a 7-in-
A memory card reader. From Hewlett-
HP has launched a model that is mainly aimed at business users seeking portability, namely HP Compaq TC4200 (
Starting at $1,599; www. hp. com). With a 12. 1-
This device is essentially a convertible version of HP.
Packard's ultra-portable notebook, nc4200.
Like many ultra-portable devices, the TC4200 lacks built-in
In the optical drive used to play or burn CD and DVD, but it provides a variety of standards
The voltage of the Pentium M processor, from 1.
73 to 2 gigs, usually available in larger models.
The housing is made of magnesium alloy, a hard material that protects the body as well as adds weight.
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Another model for commercial users is Lenovo pad X41 tablet (
Starting at $1,899; www. thinkpad. com)
The first ThinkPad tablet
X41, like Hewlett's TC4200
There are 12 Packard. 1-
Screen inch, but in 3.
5 pounds and four-
The battery is about a pound lighter.
It comes with a 1. 5-gigahertz low-
The voltage Pentium M processor sacrifices some speed compared to other models, but has less pressure on the battery, helping to reduce weight.
Another new convertible, Toshiba's Tecra M4 (
Starting at $1,614 after rebate; www. toshibadirect. com)
For consumers, college students and business users. It has a 14. 1-
Inch screen, large enough to replace the desktop.
It has a wide range of ports and expansion slots, including three U. S. B.
Port, two on the left and one on the back;
Secure Digital slots; a PC-MCIA slot; S-
Video on TV; and a four-
Pin wire mouth (
Do not provide the type of power supply for the connected device).
Various programs have been developed in making software for the tablet platform.
For math, from xThink MathJournal ($198;
$98 for students; www. xthink. com)
It is possible to calculate solutions to handwritten math problems.
For example, you can write an equation like 5 = 2x1, and the program can solve it with numbers or symbols, or draw the results on the chart.
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, Is the planner and contact manager;
You can write appointments directly in your calendar, add daily notes, and manually write contact information that can be linked to Microsoft Outlook to send emailsmail.
The hardware of the tablet is also changing.
Microsoft relaxed its definition of a tablet last month and now allows computer makers to install the Windows operating system of the tablet into devices with touch screens.
The first is an ultra-portable convertible car launched by Fujitsu, which is expected to be available in November.
According to a Fujitsu spokesman,
Starting at $1,549; www. fujitsu. com). It has an 8. 9-
Inch screen, weighing about 2.
Three in 2 pounds-cell battery.
Touch screens used in conjunction with the tablet operating system allow the use of any pointing device, including fingers;
It doesn't need a dedicated pen for today's tablet. (
A version of the P1510D has a touch screen and Windows XP Professional operating system, starting at $1,499. )
Microsoft has added features and solved hand-written accuracy in past Windows tablet updates.
In the Windows Vista operating system that Microsoft will launch next year, it plans to make more improvements to the tablet. (
Note on Vista: If you are considering buying a computer now and upgrading to Vista next year, please consult the manufacturer first about the system requirements, including the graphics processor's ability to support Vista graphics-
Intensive features. )
One of Vista's improvements is to import text from the sent email
Mail that helps identify words that are not in the standard dictionary;
Pen, a method of assigning operations such as "delete" or "copy" to the movement of a particular pen;
And how the training system identifies your personal handwriting style.
No news on whether the last function is a doctor or nottested.
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A version of this article was printed on the national C00007 page on October 13, 2005, with the title: basic knowledge;
Tablet for the masses.