4.+Potential+Impact+of+Tablet+Computing

The Tablet PC has ignited renewed interest in e-books (electronic texts). __Tablet PCs__ have high-resolution screens, provide handheld convenience and have a large display area, all of which provide an appealing text reading environment. Tablet PCs have been called __hybrids__ of laptop computers and PDA. __Tablet PCs__ feature a writing tablet and stylus-based input/navigation, which offers advantages for reading and writing texts.

With the addition of wireless networking, integrated into most models of __Tablets__, Tablets PCs provide fascinating possibilities for collaboration and classroom use. The layout of Tablet PCs makes it an alternative to __laptops__ or PDAs in the classroom. Students can use their normal handwriting to take notes. These notes can be recognized and organized later. A number of software programs have been initiated especially for the Tablet PC, including many that provide support for peer-to-peer exchanges. Most Tablet PC users will probably prefer to use the keyboard with traditional Windows programs and use the tablet mainly for reading, writing, and drawing.

The [|AT&T Small Business Technology Poll] states that two-thirds of small businesses use Tablet PCs in their businesses. This trend will more than likely continue.

