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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 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® EDR technology
Up to 10 hours of battery life; Built–in 25–watt–hour rechargeable lithium–polymer battery

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Comparison Between Laptop & Tablet Computers
Name
Cost
Dell Inspiron ” Black Notebook
$469.00
Dell Latitude E6420 XF4 14” Black Notebook
$5,476
Apple MacBook Air 13.3” Silver Ultraportable Notebook $
Toshiba Satellite C650D-ST6N ” Black Notebook
$349.99
Gateway NV55S07u, 15.6” Red Notebook
$483.00
Name
Cost
Toshiba Thrive AT105-T ” 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

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

19. 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.

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

21. References
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