Researched by: Maria Navas & Rachael Nicholas Tablet PC

What is a Tablet PC? A computer that allows you to use a stylus (pen) or your fingertip directly on the screen to: Take notes Navigate menus Access documents Access web pages ( 2009)

Types of Tablet PCs Convertible tablet pc –The display can swivel 180 degrees and fold over the keyboard. Slate tablet pc –Only has a screen –There is no keyboard. Taken from toshiba.com Taken from Cnet.com

Types of Tablet PCs Ultra- portable/mobile tablet –Small like PDAs –The screens are usually seven inches or smaller. –Small keyboard –Can be convertible or slate Fujitsu Stylistic ST5111 slate Tablet PC Taken from liyalaya at flickr.com

Popular tablet pc models HP TouchSmart notebook Fujitsu LifeBook series Toshiba Protégé series Lenovo ThinkPad series

Fujitsu LifeBook U810 Features: –Ultra-portable/mobile tablet pc –Intel A MHz –Ram 1 GB –Keyboard, Bluetooth antenna, Digital camera, Wireless LAN antenna, Display –Hard Drive 40 GB rpm –1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) screen resolution – $ Taken from

Fujitsu LifeBook U810 Pros Small and easy to hold in one hand Only weighs 1.6 lbs. Users can use the stylus or their fingertip on the screen Full keyboard Good battery life Not as pricey as other ultra-portable tablets Taken from pocketables.net Taken from laptopmag.com

Fujitsu LifeBook U810 Cons One USB port The keyboard double maps a lot of functions. –Ex: The tab function is on the space bar –Ex: The arrow keys are on punctuation keys Taken from

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HP TouchSmart tx2-1020us Specifications: –4–4GB RAM –A–ADM Turion X2 Ultra mobile technology 2.2 GHz –3–320GB hard disk –4–4.6 lbs –1–12.1 inch widescreen –1–1280 x 800 screen resolution –$–$729 - $999 ( )

HP TouchSmart Pros/Cons Pros: –Thin –Lightweight –Mobile –Bluetooth –Fingerprint reader ( 2009) Super Pros: –DVD burner –Security tether Cons: –Small screen –Battery life

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K-12 & Academics Tablet PCs for K-12 Learning Williams, J. (2003). Computers and Project-Based Learning. Media & Methods, 40(2), 18, Academics Study Tablet PC Use Enhances Teaching and Student Learning. A 2 year pilot program at Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah,

Student/Patron Benefits – Writing device – Digital ink – Presentations – Wireless – Accessibility options – Fun

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