Comments on: Learn how Tablet PC differs from XP Home and Pro http://www.webword.com/wp/2004/09/23/learn-how-tablet-pc-differs-from-xp-home-and-pro/ The usability blog of John S. Rhodes Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:39:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: Anonymous http://www.webword.com/wp/2004/09/23/learn-how-tablet-pc-differs-from-xp-home-and-pro/#comment-7836 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.webword.com/wp/2004/09/23/learn-how-tablet-pc-differs-from-xp-home-and-pro/#comment-7836 I've used a Tablet for almost two years. I use a Toshiba M200 (had a Toshiba 3505 last year, it developed case cracks hence the new computer). I use it a my main computer, a desktop replacement. I also use the Tablet features, but not extensively. At meetings I may take notes with Journal. I don't convert text, it's not very fast and doesn't read my writing well, and can't handle diagrams, inserts, and so forth. I tried the Franklin Planner Tablet application but it didn't really create extra value for me so I don't use it anymore. I like surfing the web from the couch, in Tablet mode, using the pen to navigate.<br /> <br /> Bottom line for me - - Tablet features are close but not good enough for routine daily use. I can see certain vertical markets and applications where the Tablet would be great, however. I’ve used a Tablet for almost two years. I use a Toshiba M200 (had a Toshiba 3505 last year, it developed case cracks hence the new computer). I use it a my main computer, a desktop replacement. I also use the Tablet features, but not extensively. At meetings I may take notes with Journal. I don’t convert text, it’s not very fast and doesn’t read my writing well, and can’t handle diagrams, inserts, and so forth. I tried the Franklin Planner Tablet application but it didn’t really create extra value for me so I don’t use it anymore. I like surfing the web from the couch, in Tablet mode, using the pen to navigate.

Bottom line for me - - Tablet features are close but not good enough for routine daily use. I can see certain vertical markets and applications where the Tablet would be great, however.

]]> by: Anonymous http://www.webword.com/wp/2004/09/23/learn-how-tablet-pc-differs-from-xp-home-and-pro/#comment-7837 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.webword.com/wp/2004/09/23/learn-how-tablet-pc-differs-from-xp-home-and-pro/#comment-7837 Two killer apps for me:<br /> <br /> 1) Reading. The form factor and pen interaction, particularly with a Mozilla based browser and gestures, is way more fluent for daily reading or digging into a complex document.<br /> <br /> 2) Note taking: OneNote is a handy app. It makes it very easy to grab a partial screenshot and then annotate it within a notebook metaphor. Handwriting in OneNote is converted to text for searchability but left in your own scrawl. <br /> <br /> Major drawback: Inferior screens and a slight mismatch between the position of the pen on the screen and the underlying pixels. Two killer apps for me:

1) Reading. The form factor and pen interaction, particularly with a Mozilla based browser and gestures, is way more fluent for daily reading or digging into a complex document.

2) Note taking: OneNote is a handy app. It makes it very easy to grab a partial screenshot and then annotate it within a notebook metaphor. Handwriting in OneNote is converted to text for searchability but left in your own scrawl.

Major drawback: Inferior screens and a slight mismatch between the position of the pen on the screen and the underlying pixels.

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