wHy buy A TAblET pC ? TECHnology In ACTIon
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wHy buy A TAblET pC ? TECHnology In ACTIon
TECHnology IN ACTION why buy a tablet pC? WHY BUY A TABLET PC ? Until recently, a Tablet PC was considerably more expensive than a conventional PC. That price differential has dropped significantly in recent years. No longer is the decision to use a Tablet PC a question of price, but more a question of functionality. Toshiba Tablet PCs offer the same level of performance as standard notebooks, including features such as a state-ofthe-art processor, Toshiba EasyGuard features, ConfigFree™ software, CD/DVD capabilities for mobile storage as well as digital entertainment and more. This article describes the added functions, features and benefits of tablet computing. Who needs a Tablet PC ? Whether one is an educator, sales, marketing or communications manager, healthcare professional, student, writer or journalist, a Tablet PC offers many benefits: • reviewing and annotating documents using digital ink • taking notes quickly and directly • sketching new ideas • working and playing in new ways • enhancing security What are the benefits of tablet computing ? A Tablet PC benefits users who require high-performance computing combined with the flexibility of taking notes on the go. Annotate documents Take notes read more read more Sketch new ideas Discover n������������������ ew ways to work read more read more Gain enhanced security Additional software read more read more Tablet computing lets one work the same simple way as one would with pen and paper. Users can type and handwrite notes using the Toshiba PC as a digital notebook. Capturing ideas is simplified because one can instantly sketch, draw or jot down a thought just as one would with pen and paper. At the office, in a classroom, airplane or a coffee shop, users can can enjoy the simplicity of tablet computing for typing or writing notes. Annotate documents Take notes Sketch new ideas Discover new ways to work Annotate documents using digital ink Gain enhanced security Additional software Quick links Writing Comments directly Preparing reports and presentations is essential to business. Annotating PowerPoint slides is not only helpful for editing purposes during preparation, it can also aid in emphasising the point when giving a presentation. With a Tablet PC, users can write comments on the slides, circle areas of interest, highlight important content or pinpoint a hard-to-discern element of the slide. With a Tablet PC, the user can write comments directly on documents or photos with a digital pen. One can circle areas of interest, highlight important content or pinpoint a hard-to-discern element of the slide, all in an intuitive pen-and-paper manner. Annotations are intuitive and easier to read, and the annotation process takes on a more personal touch. For professional marketers, a Tablet PC can make working with ad agencies, print companies and graphics departments easier. To provide feedback on a graphic, photograph or layout of a PDF file, a user simply writes comments on the screen or sketches images directly on the image file. This can save time and reduce hassles because communication is simpler and more intuitive. Review Documents quickly The ability to write directly on the Tablet PC makes it easy to proofread and review documents as one can quickly make annotations using the digital pen rather than the keyboard. TECH-IN-ACTION-2006-06-Why-buy-a-Tablet-PC-EN Annotate documents Take notes Sketch new ideas Discover new ways to work Gain enhanced security Additional software Quick links Take notes directly on the screen Windows Journal - for basic note-taking Microsoft Windows® XP for Tablet PC includes a number of enhancements for tablet functionality. The integrated Windows Journal software is preinstalled as a basic note-taking tool. As well, Microsoft® Office OneNote® 2003 can help to bring order to the working day. The integrated Windows Journal software, for example, is a great tool for basic note-taking. Those who accumulate numerous loose sheets, leaflets and scraps of paper filled with notes and ideas from meetings, phone calls or spontaneous ideas will benefit from Windows Journal. Microsoft® Office OneNote® 2003 - capture, organise, reuse and share notes Preinstalled on Toshiba Tablet PCs, OneNote is a software application that provides users with a single place to capture, store, reuse and organise all one’s notes. capture, organise, reuse and share notes With the Tablet PC, one can take notes by hand using the Tablet PC as a digital notebook. This working method is especially practical when speaking with a client or colleagues; it fosters a professional atmosphere as there is no “technology wall” between the users in the meeting. Scribble down all key points and ideas gathered during a meeting and share them with others immediately afterwards. OneNote combines handwritten notes with text, drawings or diagrams to create a single place for storing related information. Take notes quickly and intuitive in the office or on the go. . Added functionality OneNote has a number of key features for note-takers. It enables one to save notes quickly and organise them in sections. Notes are also automatically stored every 30 seconds. Moreover, users can even record audio clips that can be synchronised with notes; this functionality is particularly appreciated by the student or journalist TECH-IN-ACTION-2006-06-Why-buy-a-Tablet-PC-EN Annotate documents Take notes Sketch new ideas Discover new ways to work Sketch new ideas and save them Gain enhanced security Additional software Quick links OUtlining a storyboard The Tablet PC is the ultimate brainstorming tool. Whether one prefers to work with text, notes, diagrams, sketches, digital ink drawings or digital paint, there are a variety of tools that can help one make the most out of the tablet computing experience. From ideas for video storyboards to new defensive tactics for a football trainer, a Tablet PC in conjunction with OneNote offers a number of options for sketching and outlining new ideas. During a flight to a conference, a trip to a client meeting or on the commute to school, it is easy to sketch ideas for PowerPoint slides, an article or a project. Working in Tablet Mode, users can let their creative juices flow, knowing that the Tablet PC will support them in their endeavours. They can draw on the screen, save their ideas for later reviewor share them with colleagues via e-mail. 3d drawing SketchUp® offers 3D software with capabilities that are powerful yet easy to learn. Users can draw a building in 3D directly on the screen, making for a work experience that is fast and intuitive as well as engaging. DIGITAL Paintings Autodesk® SketchBook® Pro is a software package that offers artists a wide range of tools that include the ability to use pencils, markers or real paint directly on the LCD screen of the Tablet PC. TECH-IN-ACTION-2006-06-Why-buy-a-Tablet-PC-EN Annotate documents Take notes Sketch new ideas Discover new ways to work Gain enhanced security Additional software Quick links Discover new ways to work Working alone or with others requires a great deal of versatility. Whether you are capturing ideas or sharing them, the Tablet PC offers the right way to work. The Notebook and Tablet PC modes let users capture their ideas and thoughts via the keyboard or pen. The rotating display lets users share information with a colleague immediately and intuitively. What is more, the screen can be tilted to a desired angle to prevent any glare from blocking visibility. Finally, users can take advantage of the Tablet PC’s Dual Display and Desktop modes for enhanced productivity and flexibility. Notebook mode Tablet PC mode Dual Display mode Memo Pad mode Desktop mode State-of-the-art mobile computing is Users can record notes or ideas on a Attach a second monitor via the RGB Remove the Tablet PC from the docking Along with a docking station, an external at hand. The Tablet PC offers the same digital writing pad. This intuitive way of connector to reap all the benefits of a station and use it as a memo pad while keyboard and a mouse, the user enjoys powerful capabilities as a notebook. working makes it easy to capture ideas. dual display, making work so much more still enjoying full-screen viewing on the full desktop computing capabilities with convenient. second display. expansion options. TECH-IN-ACTION-2006-06-Why-buy-a-Tablet-PC-EN Annotate documents Take notes Sketch new ideas Discover new ways to work Gain enhanced security Gain enhanced security Additional software Quick links Fingerprint reader Users can take a Tablet PC anywhere: to a meeting, on a trip, to a classroom, into a coffee shop or even to a park. As such, a Tablet PC is an indispensable part of the day and a trusted companion. Toshiba Tablet PCs come equipped with extra security features that help protect against unauthorised access to sensitive data. Toshiba’s fingerprint sensor technology not only eliminates the possibility of forgotten passwords, it adds a biometric layer of security to mobile computing devices like the Tablet PC. It offers the ability for user identification with a simple scan of a fingerprint. This identification method automatically logs known Fingerprint Reader users into the computer. A variety of options are available for password authentication on the Tablet PC. In addition to a regular text password, the latest Tablet notebooks enable the user to enroll a digital signature or to use a fingerprint scan for biometrics security. In order to logon, the user simply swipes a finger against the sensor instead of using the keyboard to type in the password. PASSWORD sECURity Toshiba’s Security Assist utility easily shows users whether the BIOS or HDD passwords have been set. Security assist As well, users can also access installed TPM (Trusted Additional options are available, such as Security Assist; this software package provides an overview of all security settings on the Tablet PC. The Advanced Instant Security is another key feature, which acts like a car alarm to prevent notebook theft. Platform Modules). TECH-IN-ACTION-2006-06-Why-buy-a-Tablet-PC-EN Annotate documents Take notes Sketch new ideas Discover new ways to work Gain enhanced security Additional software Quick links Additional software INK flash cards In addition to the preinstalled software, users can personalise their tablet computing experience by downloading expansion packs, features and other fun applications. Part of the MS Education Pack, Ink Flash Cards make it easy to create electronic flash cards that will help students learn new definitions, foreign languages or scientific facts. MS Education Pack The MS Education is a free utility that can be downloaded from the internet. It comprises five programs that are designed to help students with their schedules, deadlines and assignments. With Ink Flash Cards, it is possible to create two-sided flash cards that are useful when preparing for exams or tests. The Equation Writer formats and converts to text handwritten math questions. Five-in-one education pack For students who want to get better organised, GoBinder is the perfect tool for collecting and organising all one’s notes and research information. Users can annotate documents, add tabs and insert answer flags. The calendar lets one pull out snapshots from one’s daily schedule. MS Education Pack comprises five programs that are designed to help students with their schedules, deadlines and assignments. MS Experience Pack MS Experience Pack is a series of utilities and games that are designed to take full advantage of Tablet PC functionality. With Ink Desktop, users can write notes directly on their desktop for quick and easy access. Snipping Tool lets users select and capture a portion of the screen—part of a Web site, document, or application. These screen captures can then be annotated with handwritten comments and saved or shared with colleagues and friends via e-mail. microsoft experience pack With MS Experience Pack, users can take full advantage of a series of utilities and games designed for Tablet PC functionality. Finally, Microsoft has released a variety of PowerToys, including drawing programs, games, a music composition tool and a handwriting recognition application, all of which can add fun to one’s day. TECH-IN-ACTION-2006-06-Why-buy-a-Tablet-PC-EN Annotate documents Take notes Sketch new ideas Discover new ways to work Gain enhanced security Additional software Quick links Quick links Microsoft Office OneNote & Toshiba Tablet PCs: Article “Toshiba and OneNote in action on Tablet PCs”: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/Contents/Toshiba_teg/EU/Others/ OneNote/Data/Toshiba-OneNote-in-action-on-tablet-PCs-EN.pdf Article “What is OneNote”: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/Contents/Toshiba_teg/EU/Others/ OneNote/Data/Clip-and-carry-What-isOneNote-EN.pdf Toshiba Tablet PC product pages: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/model_index_ page.jsp?service=EU&ID=2329 MS Education Pack / MS Experience Pack: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/tabletpc/evaluation/tours/default.mspx GoBinder: http://www.gobinder.com/TabletPCGuide.aspx Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/tabletpc.mspx Adobe SketchUp: http://www.sketchup.com/?section=downloads Autodesk® SketchBook® Pro: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item-w?siteID=123112&id=6942597 ©2006. Toshiba Europe GmbH. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at www.toshiba-europe.com. TECH-IN-ACTION-2006-06-Why-buy-a-Tablet-PC-EN