TABLET PC Combines the simplicity of paper with the full power of Windows computing In recent years, the personal digital assistant (PDA) has become extremely popular. However, due to size restrictions, it has always served as a secondary device to the desktop computer. A number of computer equipment manufacturers have therefore unveiled a new form of communication, the Tablet PC. What exactly is a tablet PC? It is a laptop computer that has a touch screen and is slightly larger than the size of a sheet of paper. The tablet PCs will have two formats: the “convertible” model with an integrated keyboard and a 180-degree rotating screen that folds over the keyboard, and the “slate” model with a removable keyboard. It allows users to save their written entries as images or converted text. It is very similar to a PDA, but larger and more powerful, and weighs less than today's laptops, while being fully configured for PC operations and Internet applications. By combining the best qualities of a PDA and a laptop, the Tablet PC can be used in applications where a laptop would be too bulky and a PDA would not be powerful enough. In the past, field service agents with mobile devices tended to have only one app on their device. Thanks to the Tablet PC operating system, they can connect and use many more applications. A long-time goal of technology visionaries and computer designers, the Tablet PC will represent the next major evolution in PC design and functionality. While retaining all the power needed to run all existing Windows software applications, the Tablet PC extends business computing to meet previously unmet needs, such as the ability to take notes in meetings, 'annotate existing electronic documents and ...... in the middle of paper ...... By opening up businesses to the world, the use of a Tablet PC will be even more beneficial when sharing information to across continental borders. The Tablet PC platform has established itself as one of the most promising innovations in the computer industry. Without cables or a keyboard, the Tablet PC is a compact and easily portable device that is both elegant and ultimately practical. It has all the power needed to run common productivity applications anywhere and all the graphics performance needed to optimize the Internet experience. Additionally, with the widespread and increasing adoption of WLAN connection technology, Internet browsing and email are becoming more accessible. Although at present, Tablet PC technology is still in its infancy, the constantly improving technology will make Tablet PCs more user-friendly and convenient, bringing us closer to a paperless society..