[LM_NET] TARGET; INFO ON TABLET PC'S VS. LAPTOP

[Kathy Carragher <catchy13@AOL.COM>]

I have been hearing more and more about Tablet PC's.  I am in the process of 
ordering 2 laptop computers to equip 2 mobile presentation stations (lcd projector, 
dvd player, laptop) for classroom use.  I am wondering if instead of laptops, I 
should look into Tablet PC's.
 
I would appreciate any feedback anyone can provide that would let me know the 
differences between the two.  Would a tablet be able to run Microsoft Office?  Does 
it require a wireless connection or can it be hardwired to a computer projector.  
What applications would the Tablet have the would make this a better purchase than 
a notebook?
 
Also, any suggestions on Makes and Models currently being used would also be 
appreciated
 
Thanks in advance and I will compile a hit in a few days.
 
ksmith@rbrhs.org
Kathy Smith
Red Bank Regional H.S Media Center
Little Silver, NJ

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