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Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] In 2002, released the first tablet PCs designed to the Microsoft Tablet PC specification. This generation of Microsoft Tablet PCs were designed to run Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, the Tablet PC version of.

This version of superseded Microsoft's earlier operating environment,. After releasing Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Microsoft designed the successive versions of Windows, and, to support pen computing intrinsically. The Tablet PC with Windows XP released in 2001 possessed 128 megabytes of RAM and a 600 megahertz processor, with a storage capacity of 10GB. Following, Microsoft has been developing for tablets running Windows under the Microsoft Tablet PC name.

According to a 2001 definition of the term, 'Microsoft Tablet PCs' are pen-based, fully functional with handwriting and voice recognition functionality. Tablet PCs use the same hardware as normal laptops but add support for pen input. For specialized support for pen input, Microsoft released. Today there is no tablet specific version of Windows but instead support is built into both Home and Business versions of and. Tablets running Windows get the added functionality of using the touchscreen for mouse input, hand writing recognition, and gesture support. Following Tablet PC, Microsoft announced the initiative in 2006 which brought Windows tablets to a smaller, touch-centric configuration.

This was relaunched in 2010 as Slate PC, to promote tablets running Slate PCs are expected to benefit from mobile hardware advances derived from the success of the. Cisdem Data Recovery Serial. Many tablet manufacturers are moving to the with lighter operating systems, Microsoft followed suit in 2012 with Surface and Windows RT. Though Microsoft has for ARM support it has kept its target market for the smartphone industry with.

Some manufacturers, however, still have shown prototypes of Windows CE-based tablets running a custom shell. Configurations [ ]. This section does not any. Unsourced material may be challenged and. (July 2008) () Booklet [ ] Booklet PCs are dual screen tablet computers that fold like a book. Typical booklet PCs are equipped with screens and pen writing recognition abilities. They are designed to be used as digital, internet surfing devices, project planners, music players, and displays for video, live TV, and e-reading.

Slate [ ] Slate computers, which resemble, are without a dedicated keyboard. For text input, users rely on via an active digitizer, touching an on-screen keyboard using fingertips or a, or using an external keyboard that can usually be attached via a or connection. Tablet PCs typically incorporate small (8.4–14.1 in or 21–36 cm) screens and have been popular in such as health care, education, hospitality and field work. Applications for field work often need a tablet PC that has rugged specifications that ensure long life by resisting heat, humidity, and drop/vibration damage.