Tablet PCs, a fairly new concept, but what exactly are these exactly? The name, tablet pc implies that they are similar to a tablet that someone would write on. This is just one of the many different things a Tablet PC can be used for. These Tablets are basically a laptop (or recently a desktop) with a touch screen instead of a normal monitor. These touch screens allow you to write on the screen to convert it to text (although this is trickier then it sounds), pull the scroll bar with your fingers, or just click your way around your favorite tech blog. My personal favorite use of the tablet is flipping the screen around and using the stylus to draw in paint. It is perfect for the times you are on a long car ride with nothing to do, it is like a pack of markers with infinite colors. It is surprising how often I use the touch screen in basic browsing, instead of moving the mouse all of the way across the screen, I can quickly tap where I want to go. I’m not a “hardcore gamer” but I believe that being able to quickly jump your mouse across the screen to a specific place would be useful while playing Counter Strike or World of Warcraft. Ever since buying mine, I can’t imagine moving back to a normal laptop, so before you make your next computer purchase, make sure to look in the tablet section before making a decision.
