New Tablet PC by Motion
[andrew.litrod.com] When I think about purchasing a Tablet PC though I don’t know if I want a slate or a hybrid. The slate would accomplish most of what I’d use the system for (ofcourse I would REALLY like a built in dvd, but C’est la Vie) but I also would like to be able to use it to type occasionally while I am away from my desk but able to sit down for a few minutes (like in front of the tv on the couch). I don’t know if that really is a deal breaker yet though.
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[jkOnTheRun] Putting Tablets in schools intelligently- The Vermont Slate: I have mentioned The Vermont Slate in the past which is the work of Mark Payton of the Vermont Academy. They have a comprehensive program that is putting Tablet PCs in the hands of their students and more importantly giving them the skill sets needed to maximize the benefits that students can derive from using Tablet PCs. They have recently published an article that provides a lot of online resources for developing good note taking skills and leveraging that on the Tablet PC. The article also discusses the need for good time management skills and how important online research is to students today. This is an excellent blog and highly recommended for anyone interested in maximizing the Tablet PC experience in education.
[ThePodcastNetwork :: The TabletPC Show] Putting Tablets in schools intelligently- The Vermont Slate: They have a comprehensive program that is putting Tablet PCs in the hands of their students and more importantly giving them the skill sets needed to maximize the benefits that students can derive from using Tablet PCs. They have recently published an article that provides a lot of online resources for developing good note taking skills and leveraging that on the Tablet PC. The article also discusses the need for good time management skills and how important online research is to students today. This is an excellent blog and highly recommended for anyone interested in maximizing the Tablet PC experience in education.
[jkOnTheRun] The Tablet PC Show #9- Eric Mack edition: Eric Mack opened his brand new Toshiba Tecra M4 Tablet PC yesterday and shared his experience on his blog with pictures and audio recordings that chronicled his delight during the process. One of his podcast clips even has yours truly as I Skyped him to see how the unveiling was progressing and he recorded our short discussion. Late last night Eric sat down with Marc Orchant and me and the three of us talked about Eric’s first impressions about the M4.
[The Tablet PCs Weblog - tabletpcs.weblogsinc.com _] And now”¦ the podcast some of you have been waiting for: One of his clips even has my podcast partner James Kendrick Skype-ing in to see how the unveiling was coming along. Late Thursday night Eric sat down with James and me and the three of us talked about Eric’s first impressions of the M4. Some highlights from the interview- screen viewing angle seems pretty narrow, questions about the screen protector and glare, speakers sound fine in slate configuration and the fan noise is not bad. Listen to the show for the rest.
[ThePodcastNetwork :: The TabletPC Show] The Tablet PC Show #9: One of his podcast clips even has yours truly as I Skyped him to see how the unveiling was progressing and he recorded our short discussion. Late last night Eric sat down with Marc Orchant and me and the three of us talked about Eric’s first impressions about the M4. Eric provided us with the first hands-on information about the M4 that I have seen and his insights should prove invaluable to anyone considering the high-end Tablet PC from Toshiba. Give it a listen and see what Eric thinks so far.
[gadgetryblog] Motion Computing Launches Swanky Tablet PC: It also supports an attachable all-in-one mobile keyboard, mini-dock, and charging station, offers Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth, infrared and Gigabit Ethernet ports, and supports the Trusted Platform Module (hardware-based encryption). Tablet PCs were touted by companies such as Microsoft as the future of mobile computing when products were first released in 2002. Tablets resemble notebooks but allow you to enter information on a touch-sensitive screen and to hand-write notes into certain applications. To date, shipments of the devices only represent a small fraction of the laptop PC market.
[WordPress Error] Tablet PC: The Next Generation?: A prototype of a new device ”” described by sources as a type of hybrid Tablet PC/eBook ”” has been making its way around the Microsoft Redmond campus, according to sources. The mini-Tablet, which measures about six inches by eight inches and features a digitizer, is just one of a number of new Tablet form factors expected to debut in the coming months.
The Tablet PC Education Blog: i did use it for some presentations in educational settings, but mostly i was taking notes - in as discrete a way as possible. unfortunately, my impression (and that of others with the project) is that the tablet is still often seen as invasive or intimidating by the groups we worked with. they largely come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and some members have aversions to academia and research in general. in my mind, this is understandable, as academics have not always looked out for their best interest.
Channel9 Wiki: TabletPCs: The Tablet PC is the newest generation of mobile computers. The Tablet PC provides all the power of a standard Microsoft Windows-based notebook plus additional features that improve mobility including pen-input, light form-factors, and handwriting and speech recognition. These enhancements increase the number of ways people can use computers for practical and creative work.
Tablet PC Question? M200 Or Not M200?: The point of the tablet is to allow one to elevate handwritten ink from merely being a graphical footnote to ubiquitous text to being equal to text. There are a lot that you can do with a Tablet that you can't do with a keyboard and mouse. As to killer apps, OneNote is pretty close for me. I use it at least 2 hours a day.
What I want: A better Slate tablet: I imagine sitting down at a table or desk and pulling out my super-thin slate tablet, pushing a little release on the bottom or back for the stand (which holds it up like a table-top picture frame), and having it project a virtual keyboard right in front of me. Ideally the stand would be sturdy enough, perhaps with a rubberized bottom where it meets the desk, so that I can use the pen without knocking it over. When the stand is not in use, it should fold up and into a little groove so that it is perfectly flush with the rest of the device’s “back” side.
TabletPC : Experiences, hints and tips about using my HP TC1100 Tablet: I was impressed by the handwriting recognition when I got the Tablet and blown away when I started testing XP SP2, but I still needed a keyboard for so much of the work I did when I was mobile, even when I was just sitting watching TV, answering a few emails or reading blogs I missed the keyboard. This was a real shock to me as I just love the slate format, its just that the slate format is only really useful when you are making very short notes, browsing/reading or making hand written notes or drawings. If you are doing any serious writing or PowerPoint for example you really need mouse and keyboard with today’s applications. Strangely enough PDA’s seem much easier to use in slate mode, they are lighter, the applications are better optimised and my expectations about being able to write are much lower.
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Posted at May 23, 2005 03:27 PM
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