| A Dell tablet pc is something worth considering if | | | | model in particular that many consumers like, the |
| you are interested in the emerging tablet pc | | | | Dell Latitude XT2 |
| phenomenon. We will be looking at one model in | | | | The Latitude XT2 is compact and lightweight, |
| particular that many consumers like, the Dell | | | | even for a tablet. Only one inch thick, carrying it |
| Latitude XT2. | | | | around is not very different from carrying a |
| Many people still have not even heard of tablet | | | | hardcover book. The 12 inch screen is nice and |
| pcs, or don't really know what they are. Actually, | | | | clear, especially for a tablet. The XT2 can be |
| tablet computers have been around for almost a | | | | operated in either tablet or notebook mode. In |
| decade, though they are only starting to become | | | | tablet mode, you can use your fingers or a pen. |
| widespread. The basic concept of the tablet is a | | | | This is one of the unique features of a tablet pc |
| mobile, ultra-compact pc that can be operated | | | | -you can write as you can with a pen on a page. |
| without a keyboard, using a touchscreen. | | | | You can zoom in on online graphics or efficiently |
| Later models, however, give you the choice to | | | | scroll through even large web pages on the |
| operate your tablet like a notebook, with a | | | | multi-touch screen. The XT2 is a good choice if |
| keyboard. | | | | you are looking for a tablet that gives you easy |
| The small size is the obvious advantage; tablets | | | | navigation. And you can always switch to |
| are extremely small, lightweight and easy to carry | | | | keyboard mode if you want to type a large block |
| around. Tablets also allow you to write with a | | | | of text. |
| stylus, a kind of virtual pen. This is something | | | | The XT2 has some drawbacks, of course. It |
| many people like, but can be less comfortable if | | | | lacks an internal optical drive or camera. Battery |
| you have to write large portions of text. For the | | | | life is not exceptional; professional and customer |
| latter, it's hard to beat the now practically quaint | | | | reviews rate it from slightly below average to |
| desktop, with its full size keyboard. Tablets, while | | | | average. The price is higher than many other |
| not efficient for large amounts of writing, are fine | | | | tablets. You are essentially paying for the |
| for most computer and online tasks, such as | | | | exceptional quality and user-friendliness of the |
| reading and scrolling pages and images. | | | | screen. |
| The Latitude XT2 is a higher-end (prices start at | | | | Is this Dell tablet pc something you should buy? It |
| around $2,000) tablet pc made by Dell. It has an | | | | depends on your needs. This higher end model is |
| attractive steel-gray color and has a smooth, | | | | probably best suited for someone who plans to |
| rectangular, metallic, sort of futuristic look. The | | | | use their tablet frequently and will appreciate the |
| Latitude XT2 comes loaded with Windows 7, and | | | | XT2's positive features. More casual users could |
| is operated by a powerful Intel processor. | | | | probably get by with a less expensive tablet, or |
| A Dell tablet pc is something you might be | | | | perhaps even wait for the prices to drop some |
| considering if you are interested in the emerging | | | | more. |
| tablet pc phenomenon. We will be looking at one | | | | |