1. Researched by: Maria Navas & Rachael Nicholas Tablet PC

2. 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 (http://cnet.com 2009)

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Fujitsu LifeBook U810 Features: –Ultra-portable/mobile tablet pc –Intel A110 800 MHz –Ram 1 GB –Keyboard, Bluetooth antenna, Digital camera, Wireless LAN antenna, Display –Hard Drive 40 GB - 4200 rpm –1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ) screen resolution – $810-1000. Taken from www.laptopmag.com

7. 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

8. 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 www.pocketbles.net

9. Fujitsu LifeBook U810- More Info For more information, check out http://reviews.cnet.c om/laptops/fujitsu- lifebook-u810/4505- 3121_7- 32600944.html?tag=rna v http://reviews.cnet.c om/laptops/fujitsu- lifebook-u810/4505- 3121_7- 32600944.html?tag=rna v http://www.pcworld.co m/reviews/product/479 11/review/lifebhttp://www.pcworld.co m/reviews/product/479 11/review/lifeb Taken from cnet.com

10. 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 (http://cnet.com 2009 )

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

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14. K-12 & Academics Tablet PCs for K-12 Learning Williams, J. (2003). Computers and Project-Based Learning. Media & Methods, 40(2), 18, 20-1. 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,

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

16. Bibliography Retrieved July 8, 2009, from http://www.cnet.comhttp://www.cnet.com Retrieved July 8, 2009, from http://www.fujitsu.comhttp://www.fujitsu.com Retrieved July 8, 2009, from http://www.laptopmag.comhttp://www.laptopmag.com Retrieved July 8, 2009, from http://www.pocketables.nethttp://www.pocketables.net Retrieved July 8, 2009, from http://www.pcworld.com/article/167035/special_needs_special_laptop s.html http://www.pcworld.com/article/167035/special_needs_special_laptop s.html Retrieved July 8, 2009, from http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/fujitsu- lifebook-u810/4505-3121_7-32600944.html?tag=rnav http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/fujitsu- lifebook-u810/4505-3121_7-32600944.html?tag=rnav

17. Bibliography le Ber, J., Lombardo, N., & Quilter, J. (2008, January). Tablet PC Use Enhances Teaching and Student Learning. Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries, 5(1), 17-31. No author. (September/October 2003). Tablet PCs for K-12 Learning. Media & Methods, 40(2), 21. (n.d.) HP TouchSmart tx2-1020us notebook (AMD Turion X2, 2.2 GHz, 12.1"). Retrieved July 9, 2009, from http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/hp-touchsmart-tx2-1020us/4505- 3121_7-33488085.html?ttag=rev_spon_prod&tag=mncol;lst