Tablet Computers by Jane Pears, CAP-OM 19 March 2012

Agenda Brand and Model Where/How Information Obtained Features of Tablet Computers Neat Things It Can Do Cost of the Tablet Computer Comparing Laptop/Tablet Sales Advantages Disadvantages

Brand/Model The model I chose was the iPad 2 by Apple™ I went to the Verizon Wireless store in my local area Used the Internet for additional information to back up what I learned using the iPad

Features Dual-core A5 chip. The new A5 chip makes just about everything you do on iPad faster, like playing games, browsing the Web and editing video. 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS Multi-touch display Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n networks are generally short ranged and provide wireless Internet access to localized public areas (often called hotspots) such as airports, hotels, and coffee shops. Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR technology Up to 10 hours of battery life; Built–in 25–watt–hour rechargeable lithium–polymer battery

Features (continued) You can get 16, 32, & 64 GB memory Can add additional memory 64 GB is good for casual users Two cameras – front and back TV & video support Has a digital compass and GPS iTunes store account Internet access Works with Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional

Features (continued) Audio playback Dimensions: Weight: 9.50 ” (h) x 7.31” (w) x .34” (d) Weight: 1.34 pounds Portability - Can get through the airport checkpoints a lot quicker than if you were getting a laptop through.

Features (continued) Touch Screen Motions are more natural than using a mouse Can make images on screen bigger or smaller with the pinching motion of your thumb and first finger This allows small print items to become more readable to those who have issues seeing small print Don’t what to wait for the table to boot up Touch the Sleep/Wake button or take out of case it instantly goes on. It has a sleep/wake function

Features (continued) Comfort Like to be comfortable on the couch or a chair? For light browsing Generates little heat Comfortable to use in your preferred sitting position. You can become a real couch potato.

Features (continued) Handwriting Recognition Not pre-equipped with software With the PHATPAD App, you can turn your handwritten notes into typed text. Advanced brainstorming tool Can use stylus or finger to input text or draw pictures Can use keyboard tool Annotate with drawing & text labels Select small and large amounts of text Text is shareable by electronic means

Neat Things It Can Do Scan newsfeeds Web browsing Emailing Reading and eBook Social Networking – Facebook, Tweeting Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Professional Use Great for taking notes in a meeting, converting to text, and then sending out the notes to the attendees Not carrying around a notebook or planner that weighs more than you do Can use the tablet to as a presentation tool for slide shows There are Apps that are made for professional business users

Apps for the Professional Omni Graph Sketcher for drawings and charts: $14.99 Pages – a word processing device: $9.99 Citrix Receiver – accessing virtual desktops, applications and data: Free Keynote – Presentation App: $9.99 Autodesk Sketchbook Pro – quick sketches with high-quality work: $7.99 LogMeIn – Accessing one or more computers anywhere: $29.99

Apps for the Professional (Continued) WebEx for iPad – attend meetings anywhere: Free ImeetingPad – replaces the standard notepad for use at meetings: $4.99 Numbers – Spreadsheet App: $9.99 MightyMeeting – Manage a private online library of PPT presentations; start online meeting directly from your iPad: Free

Apps for the Professional (Continued) GotToMeeting – easiest way to attend a meeting: Free PriorityMatrix – it’s a To-Do-List tool using time management methods: $3.99 Skype – great for connecting internationally or across the states for calls, text, and live video: Free PrintCentral – Print direct to most WiFi printers: $9.99 Square – Securely accept credit card and cash payments for your business or service: Free

Apps for the Professional (Continued) FTP On TheGO PRO – it is a File Transfer Protocol (FTP): $9.99 SugarSync – All of your data at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere: Free iThoughtHD – mind mapping tool to visually organize your thoughts, ideas, and information: $7.99

Cost Tablet Memory List Price Sold For Apple iPad 16 GB, WiFi $499.00 $393.00 64 GB, WiFi $699.00 $464.00 64 GB, WiFi, 3G $829.00

Comparison Between Laptop & Tablet Computers Name Cost Dell Inspiron 15 15.6” Black Notebook $469.00 Dell Latitude E6420 XF4 14” Black Notebook $5,476 Apple MacBook Air 13.3” Silver Ultraportable Notebook $1099.00 Toshiba Satellite C650D-ST6N02 15.6” Black Notebook $349.99 Gateway NV55S07u, 15.6” Red Notebook $483.00 Name Cost Toshiba Thrive AT105-T1016 10.1” Tablet $400.00 Pandigital R70E200 7” Android Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader, WiFi $133.00 4Glte Apple iPad3 w/WiFi & 4G, 16 BG, Black $629.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab $499.99

Advantages Lightweight No booting-up iPhone compatibility Battery Life Design Bluetooth technology Can use a wireless keyboard for faster typing and data entry

Disadvantages Typing speed - slow Software selection - minimal Not much for expansion Video output limitations No unlimited data plan Battery can not be replaced No camera, No USB port, No multi-task, No Flash.

Recommendations Portability – great for traveling Light weight Great for note taking in meetings Apps for almost any thing you want to do Email capabilities Internet browsing capabilities Professional Apps available for free or cost

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