Tablet PC
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A Tablet PC is a notebook or slate-shaped mobile computer, first introduced by Pen Computing in the early 1990s with their PenGo Tablet Computer and popularized by Microsoft. Its touchscreen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology allows the user to operate the computer with a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a keyboard or mouse.
The form factor offers a more mobile way to interact with a computer. Tablet PCs are often used
The form factor offers a more mobile way to interact with a computer. Tablet PCs are often used
where normal notebooks are impractical or unwieldy, or do not provide the needed functionality
Slates
Slates, which resemble writing slates, are tablet PCs without a dedicated keyboard. Keyboards can usually be attached via a wireless or USB connection.
These tablet PCs typically incorporate small (8.4-14.1 inches/21–36 cm) LCD screens and have been popular for quite some time in vertical markets such as health care, education, and field work.
Slate models are often designed with a focus on pure mobility, that is, the less to carry, the better.
Rugged tablet PC models are usually in the slate form factor; without a keyboard, there are fewer moving parts to break.
[ Thin-client slates
Thin-client slates consist of a touchscreen and an integrated wireless connection device. These units by design have limited processing power which is chiefly involved with Input/Output data processing such as video display, network communications, audio encoding/decoding, and input capture (touchscreen input, bar code reading, magnetic stripe reading (credit card swipe). The unit transmits data via a secured wireless connection to a remote server for processing.
Thin-client slates have the design advantages of a very lightweight form factor, more secure data (no data storage on the slate computer), long battery life (no processor to power). The Panasonic Toughbook 08 is representative of the application of thin-client computing to tablet PCs.
[Convertibles
Convertible notebooks have a base body with an attached keyboard. They more closely resemble modern notebooks/laptops, and are usually heavier and larger than slates.
Typically, the base of a convertible attaches to the display at a single joint called a swivel hinge or rotating hinge. The joint allows the screen to rotate around 180° and fold down on top of the keyboard to provide a flat writing surface. This design, although the most common, creates a physical point of weakness on the notebook.
Some manufacturers, however, have attempted to overcome these weak points. The Panasonic Toughbook 19, for example, is advertised as a more durable convertible notebook. One model by Acer has a sliding design in which the screen slides up from the slate-like position and locks into place to provide the laptop mode.
Convertibles are by far the most popular form factor of tablet PCs, because for people who are unsure about the practicality of using the pen as the primary method of input, the convertibles still offer the keyboard and pointing device of traditional notebooks as a backup plan.
[ Hybrids
Hybrids, coined by users of the HP/Compaq TC1000 and TC1100 series, share the features of the slate and convertible by using a detachable keyboard which operates in a similar fashion to a convertible when attached.
This is not to be confused with slate models that have a detachable keyboard—detachable keyboards for pure slate models do not rotate around to allow the tablet to rest on it like a convertible.
Despite a loyal following of users, the hybrid form factor has not received any recent updates
Slates
Slates, which resemble writing slates, are tablet PCs without a dedicated keyboard. Keyboards can usually be attached via a wireless or USB connection.
These tablet PCs typically incorporate small (8.4-14.1 inches/21–36 cm) LCD screens and have been popular for quite some time in vertical markets such as health care, education, and field work.
Slate models are often designed with a focus on pure mobility, that is, the less to carry, the better.
Rugged tablet PC models are usually in the slate form factor; without a keyboard, there are fewer moving parts to break.
[ Thin-client slates
Thin-client slates consist of a touchscreen and an integrated wireless connection device. These units by design have limited processing power which is chiefly involved with Input/Output data processing such as video display, network communications, audio encoding/decoding, and input capture (touchscreen input, bar code reading, magnetic stripe reading (credit card swipe). The unit transmits data via a secured wireless connection to a remote server for processing.
Thin-client slates have the design advantages of a very lightweight form factor, more secure data (no data storage on the slate computer), long battery life (no processor to power). The Panasonic Toughbook 08 is representative of the application of thin-client computing to tablet PCs.
[Convertibles
Convertible notebooks have a base body with an attached keyboard. They more closely resemble modern notebooks/laptops, and are usually heavier and larger than slates.
Typically, the base of a convertible attaches to the display at a single joint called a swivel hinge or rotating hinge. The joint allows the screen to rotate around 180° and fold down on top of the keyboard to provide a flat writing surface. This design, although the most common, creates a physical point of weakness on the notebook.
Some manufacturers, however, have attempted to overcome these weak points. The Panasonic Toughbook 19, for example, is advertised as a more durable convertible notebook. One model by Acer has a sliding design in which the screen slides up from the slate-like position and locks into place to provide the laptop mode.
Convertibles are by far the most popular form factor of tablet PCs, because for people who are unsure about the practicality of using the pen as the primary method of input, the convertibles still offer the keyboard and pointing device of traditional notebooks as a backup plan.
[ Hybrids
Hybrids, coined by users of the HP/Compaq TC1000 and TC1100 series, share the features of the slate and convertible by using a detachable keyboard which operates in a similar fashion to a convertible when attached.
This is not to be confused with slate models that have a detachable keyboard—detachable keyboards for pure slate models do not rotate around to allow the tablet to rest on it like a convertible.
Despite a loyal following of users, the hybrid form factor has not received any recent updates
after the TC1100 was discontinued
Popular models
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Major tablet PC Manufacturers include Acer, Asus, Bosanova,Fujitsu, Gateway, Inc., Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Lenovo Group, LG Electronics, NEC, Panasonic and Toshiba.
Popular models include:
[ Slate
PaceBlade SlimBook 200
Fujitsu Stylistic ST5010, ST5111, ST5112
Electrovaya Scribbler SC4000 series (older: SC2000, SC3000, SC3100)
MobileDemand xTablet T8600 Rugged Tablet PC
Motion M1200, M1300, M1400, LE-Series, C5, LS800, LE 1700 and C5 which is targeted towards the healthcare industry
JLT8404 Field Tablet PC
Panasonic Toughbook 08
TabletKiosk Sahara i400 series
Samsung Q1 (Q1 Ultra)
Xplore Technologies
COWON Q5W
Axiotron Modbook
Nokia N800/N810
[ Convertible
Acer TravelMate C100/C300/C310
Asus R1F
Asus R1E
Averatec C3500 Series
Dialogue Flybook V5
Dell Latitude XT
Fujitsu LifeBook P1610(Slim, Ultra-portable, Small)/T4020, /T4210, /T4220 /T2010 (Latest)
Gateway C-140X (aka S-7235/E-295C)
Gateway C-120X (aka S-7125C/E-155C)
HP Compaq TC4200/TC4400
HP Compaq 2710p
HP Pavilion tx1000 Entertainment PC
HP Pavilion tx2000
Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet
Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet (known popularly as "X60t")
Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet
LG XNote C1
LG LT-20-47CE
Panasonic Toughbook 19
Toshiba Portégé 3500/3505
Toshiba Portégé M200
Toshiba Portégé M400/405/700
Toshiba Portégé R400/405
Toshiba Satellite R10/R15/R20/R25
Toshiba Tecra M4/M7
[edit] Hybrid
Compaq TC1000
HP Compaq TC1100
Tatung Tangy .
This section needs additional citations for verification.Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2006)
Major tablet PC Manufacturers include Acer, Asus, Bosanova,Fujitsu, Gateway, Inc., Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Lenovo Group, LG Electronics, NEC, Panasonic and Toshiba.
Popular models include:
[ Slate
PaceBlade SlimBook 200
Fujitsu Stylistic ST5010, ST5111, ST5112
Electrovaya Scribbler SC4000 series (older: SC2000, SC3000, SC3100)
MobileDemand xTablet T8600 Rugged Tablet PC
Motion M1200, M1300, M1400, LE-Series, C5, LS800, LE 1700 and C5 which is targeted towards the healthcare industry
JLT8404 Field Tablet PC
Panasonic Toughbook 08
TabletKiosk Sahara i400 series
Samsung Q1 (Q1 Ultra)
Xplore Technologies
COWON Q5W
Axiotron Modbook
Nokia N800/N810
[ Convertible
Acer TravelMate C100/C300/C310
Asus R1F
Asus R1E
Averatec C3500 Series
Dialogue Flybook V5
Dell Latitude XT
Fujitsu LifeBook P1610(Slim, Ultra-portable, Small)/T4020, /T4210, /T4220 /T2010 (Latest)
Gateway C-140X (aka S-7235/E-295C)
Gateway C-120X (aka S-7125C/E-155C)
HP Compaq TC4200/TC4400
HP Compaq 2710p
HP Pavilion tx1000 Entertainment PC
HP Pavilion tx2000
Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet
Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet (known popularly as "X60t")
Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet
LG XNote C1
LG LT-20-47CE
Panasonic Toughbook 19
Toshiba Portégé 3500/3505
Toshiba Portégé M200
Toshiba Portégé M400/405/700
Toshiba Portégé R400/405
Toshiba Satellite R10/R15/R20/R25
Toshiba Tecra M4/M7
[edit] Hybrid
Compaq TC1000
HP Compaq TC1100
Tatung Tangy .
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