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Tablet Computing
Questions and AnswersVote for: What is the best tablet screen technology?
hand-eye interface | May 31st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
The really revolutionary thing about the Pixel Qi screen on the new Notion Ink Adam tablet is how seamlessly it integrates low-power epaper display technology into the computing experience, allowing for bright environmental conditions daytime interface with the device unobstructed by the traditional glare. However, one wonders how their image quality compares with that of other hand-eye interface solutions. Which interactive display's performance do you like best?
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Vote for: What is the lightest tablet computer?
tablet computing | May 31st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
The simple dry weight of a device is not the only thing to consider when trying to decide which device to buy. For example, some very light devices require frequent battery replacement to remain in a functional state. Some devices require extra accessories and power adapters that increase the total weight you have to lug around. Which of these tablets weighs the least, all in?
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Vote for: What is the best tablet computer?
tablets | Aug 22nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Notion Ink Adam |

| HP EliteBook 2730p - Core 2 |

| Fujitsu LifeBook T900 Tablet PC |

| HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100 |

| Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet |
The tablet is an increasingly popular form factor for portable computing devices. There are many different models of tablet computer available for purchase these days. They allow the user to directly interact with data on the screen using finger tips or a stylus. Which of these tablet computers do you like the best for your interactive data visualization needs?
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Vote for: What do you think of the One Laptop Per Child's XO-3 prototype tablet?
olpc | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
These rugged, low-power computers use flash memory instead of a hard drive, and come with a distribution of Linux derived from Red Hat's Fedora as their pre-installed operating system, which comes stored in both a copy on the flash memory and in the on-board ROM backup.Are you excited about this latest offering from the OLPC foundation?
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Vote for: What do you think of the Asus Eee pad?
eee tablet | May 31st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
According to the Wall Street Journal:
"Asustek Computer Inc., the Taiwanese company that pioneered the netbook, joined the battle to take on Apple Inc.'s iPad, unveiling a tablet computer that will run on Microsoft Corp. software.
Speaking ahead of official start on Tuesday of the Computex trade show here, Asustek executives said their new device, called the Eee Pad, will start selling in the first quarter of next year. The touchscreen tablet PC will use Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system and Intel Corp.'s Core processor."
What do you think of this latest development in the tablet marketplace?
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Vote for: iPad or Pixel Qi - which screen is better?
displays | Jun 1st, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
As this video demonstrates, there are significant differences between the display used on the iPad and the new Pixel Qi display that is used in the Notion Ink Adam tablet. When exposed to the harsh, bright light of a mid-day sun, the difference in visibility becomes crystal clear. Which of these two displays do you think performs better?
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Vote for: What is the best graphics tablet?
input device | Jun 28th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Wacom PTK640AC Intuos4 Medium Pen Graphics Tablet |

| VisTablet Mini (3 x 5" Active Area) Graphics Pen Tablet 98905W100500 |

| Aiptek Slim 12.1 Inch USB Tablet |

| Adesso CyberTablet Z12 Graphics Tablet |

| KWORLD Kanvus Note A5 Precision-controlled Graphics Tablet |
Graphics tablets allow the artist to interact directly with their digital artistic creations. This is accomplished via a pen-based interface that mimics the traditional pen and paper of analog sketching. By adding a graphics tablet, one can turn any PC into a graphic arts studio. Which of these graphics tablets for digital artwork produces the nicest results?
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Vote for: What is the best tablet PC?
tablet pc roundup | Jun 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Notion Ink Adam |

| HP EliteBook 2730p - Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz |

| Fujitsu LifeBook T4410 Tablet PC - Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz |

| ASUS Eee PC T91 - Atom 1.33 GHz - 8.9 " - 1 GB Ram - 16 GB HDD |

| Panasonic Toughbook 19 Tablet PC version - Core 2 Duo 1.2 GHz |
A good tablet PC is a great way to get more involved in computer art and animation. The stylus-based drawing packages incorporated into some of todays modern tablet PCs allow your budding artist to create all manner of wonderful artistic creations as you push the limits of your own technological free expression. Which of these tablet PC solutions do you like the best?
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Vote for: What is the best tablet computer screen protector?
screen protectors | Jul 26th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| NLU BodyGuardz NLHN811207 ScreenGuardZ+ HD Ultra-Slim Screen |

| Fujitsu Screen Protector Tablet PC screen protector |

| 3M Vikuiti ARMR-200 Tablet PC screen protector |

| General Dynamics Itronix Display Protective Overlay Tablet PC |

| Motion Computing 608.400.01 J-SERIES Protective Display Film |
With the advent of tablet computers using touch-screen based inputs, protecting your screen from damage has never been more important. Now a computer with a damaged screen suffers limitations on both it's input and output, not simply at the output end. Thankfully there are a number of great products on the market designed to protect your screen from minor damage associated with regular use. Which of these tablet touch screen protectors do you trust to keep your displays mint?
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Vote for: Which tablet computer are you most excited about?
tablet computing | Aug 13th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
There are lots of great new tablet computers hitting the market soon. Some are quite technically advanced, while others sacrifice power and innovation for very low price points. They all offer unsurpassed freedom of movement, allowing you to integrate your computer use directly into your active day-to-day lifestyle. Which of these mobile platforms are you most excited about?
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