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This product buying guide was developed to assist you in selecting the best product for your needs. Discover the latest in technology and learn about the key features to consider when purchasing a Tablet PC product. You will also find important links to special product solution information, technology tips, comparison tools and more.
The Tablet PC - what is it?
The Tablet PC allows you to experience a new level of productivity and mobility by bringing handwriting and computing together in an innovative, highly mobile and extremely versatile design. This powerful all new way of computing allows for seamless mobility between different environments. It is the next generation of computing - a full function PC with ultra-mobile design that incorporates the simplicity of handwriting.
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New advances in technology

• Ideal flexibility - use either pen or mobile keyboard
• Ability to write and store information as "digital ink" with state of the art handwriting capability with Windows Journal
• Innovative mobile keyboard - removable, change with a flip of a switch from tablet to notebook PC mode
• Innovative docking station -- easy transitions with multi-monitor docking profiles
• Ultra-thin and light design -- 3lbs, less than 1" thin
• The latest in wireless capability - integrated wireless LAN 802.11b and Bluetooth PAN
• Long battery life - over 4 hours
• Speech recognition software
• Improved sparkle free glass

Features to consider

• Mobile Intel® Celeron® (ULV) or Intel® Pentium® M (ULV)
• Powerful operating system - Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition
• Processor speed: up to 1.0 GHz
• Memory: up to 2 GB
• SMART hard drives: 30GB - 60GB
• Ports/connectors: includes two (2) USB 2.0 RJ-45 (NIC), RJ-11 Modem, VGA internal 802.11b integrated wireless LAN and Bluetooth PAN, 1 ea. PCMCIA slot, 1 ea. Compact Flash slot
• Audio: built-in stereo speakers, headset adaptor, microphone input, external speaker port,
• Input: includes active pen, keyboard and pointstick
• Docking station: with 4 USB 2.0 ports, extend functionality by adding a full-function monitor, mouse, keyboard, and MultiBay options such as floppy drive, CD-ROM, DVD, and/or CD/RW
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