What Is a Tablet PC?

The HP 2710Pp Tablet PC is fully-functional Windows laptop and more. It has as an attached keyboard and looks much like a conventional laptop , but it includes a digitizer screen that enables you to write directly on the screen using a special pen (included with the computer). You can also rotate the screen 180 degrees and lay it flat over the keyboard for a more comfortable reading and writing experience. 

This makes it easy to perform a number of common tasks such as drawing diagrams while taking notes in class and making hand-written annotations or highlighting marks on PDF documents while doing assigned reading.  In addition, some DePauw courses use special collaboration software that works very naturally with Tablet PCs.

Be a part of the DePauw TUG (Tablet User Group)!

Students and professors have been using Tablet PCs in a variety of ways at DePauw for several years, but the Class of 2012 is the first to have the the option to select a Tablet PC as part of DePauw’s laptop program.   As part of this kick-off we will be offering a series of pizza lunches for all Tablet users who wish to participate in our TUG (Tablet User Group) where you can share ideas about using a Tablet PC to support your academic activities. Watch for details in the fall.

 

Watch this student created video which shows some of the ways Tablet PCs are being used at DePauw.

For a summary of some additional benefits of using a Tablet PC, go to www.wacom.com/tabletpc/features_benefits.cfm.