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Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

What does the software offer you?

Leo Waldock, Personal Computer World 09 Mar 2006
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At first sight, the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition looks very familiar. It is heavily based on Windows XP Professional, but has an extra layer of software to handle the unique features of a tablet, including the pen-based input system.

The software is tightly integrated with the hardware, so it is supplied as an OEM product and is not available to retail customers.

A tablet is designed to be used on the move so most models support Wifi, Bluetooth and infra-red. Microsoft has added a feature called Grab and Go to Windows XP Tablet, which ensures that the tablet and its software will perform flawlessly even if you pull the network cable out of the back and take your tablet for a walk.

Some connections won’t tolerate this sort of treatment, so Windows XP Tablet doesn’t support legacy serial, parallel or PS/2 ports.

One of the best-performing features of XP Tablet Edition is the handwriting recognition. Even with an untidy scrawl, it’s able to intelligently translate what you’ve written into text.

If you’re unconvinced, head down to your local PC store and ask to try one out.

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