What are the differences between TabletPC and regular NotebookPC?
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a tablet pc is a type of notebook pc that allows the user to write directly on the monitor screen with a special pen.
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Windows CE is an embedded operating system built from the ground up for developing small footprint devices on a variety of processor architectures, such as x86, ARM, MIPS, and SH.\nWindows CE is a hard real-time operating system that has been proven to satisfy RTOS requirements by independent industry laboratories.\nThe Windows CE shared source program allows you to modify the OS code for your device while maintaining control over your intellectual property.\nThe Windows CE 5.0 evaluation kit with Platform Builder is available for download.\n\nPocketPC:\nA Pocket PC, abbreviated P/PC or PPC, is a handheld-sized computer that runs a specific version of the Windows CE operating system. It has many of the capabilities of modern desktop PCs. Currently there are thousands of applications for Pocket PC, many of which are freeware. Some of these devices, running Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Edition, also include mobile phone features. Pocket PCs can also be used with many other add-ons like GPS receivers, barcode readers, RFID readers, and cameras.
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Actually, UPS is starting to use new ones, called Tablet PCs. Gateway, Toshiba,and HP, but not Dell and a few other companies make them. I like the Toshiba kind. They also run off of a different Operating System-Windows Tablet PC edition. Here is Hp's one:http://www.hp.no/hpinfo/presse/bilder/hp_tablet_pc_tc1100.jpg
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I would recommend the $35 for the ultrabrite screen and the $39 for the 8 cell battery. But don't spend money for 667MHz DDR2 Ram - this is a misconfiguration!\nConcerning the faster CPU - it's up to you. Btw, the graphics card ATI X1400 is the best you can get momentarily for a notebook.\n\nedit:\nConcerning the DDR2 667MHz SDRam, here the important note of a mainboard manufacturer:\n[quote]\nTo use a DDR2 667MHz memory module on the mainboard, you must install a 800/1066MHz FSB processor.\n[/quote]\nAll Core Duos T2300..T2600 are 667MHz FSB processors. Dell for example offer only DDR2 533MHz Rams for their Core Duo notebooks - guess why?
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Laptop computers are somewhat larger than notebooks and will accommodate a built-in disk drive unit and; optionally, a floppy drive unit. That is, a CD ROM drive is either built into the unit or the unit has a built-in bay that will accommodate a removable CD ROM drive. \n\nNotebook computers will allow you to attach, via  cable, a CD ROM drive. Since the drive is not built into the unit, notebooks are smaller and lighter than laptops. Hence, a notebook is an ultra small laptop. Another way to look at it is a notebook is about the size (or a little larger than) of a real [binder] notebook.\n\nbyderule: I am using the definition that was given when they originally distinguished between notebooks and laptops. They have their own origin. We didnt start calling laptops, notebooks, just to be cute.\n\nOriginally laptops were introduced as notebooks when the smaller version of laptops came out. Because of competition, notebooks have more features in them, but its origin was defined above.\n\nJust like the original computer, the first laptop was HUGE. They were really fat and bulky. Then they started coming up with the term "notebooks" when laptops started getting smaller and thinner....just like a notebook.
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There is absolutely no difference between the two. Laptop seems to be a more popular term in the UK.\n\nThe long answer on this page refers to a website that has borrowed the idea from a personal opinion on the differences found on the first result on Google!! (Laptop vs Notebook).\n\nIf you want to call it a Dorothy/John/That Thing that's okay with me as well.
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Pentium D is way faster then P4, however alot of software does not suppor the dual core, so its basically same as P4 Unless ur software has support for that.
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Heck no!  They're slow, they suck battery life, they have now and will continue to have Integrated graphics.  The UMPC manufactures can call me back when the UMPCS have:\n\nA touch keyboard that actually works\n1GB of DDR2 memory\nAt least a 120GB hard drive\nA Radeon X1600 graphics card (or equivalent Geforce GPU)\nA Core Duo processor (T2300 or better)\n\nBuy a tablet or a laptop, cheaper, larger display, better specs, same battery life.  UMPCs are an abomination and will continue to be so.\nA larger... or at least higher resolution display (1280 x 800 or better)\n\nAnd costs less than $1,100 like the laptop I found with above specs.
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No they use different slots.  Laptop memory is physically smaller.
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I've had many, many notebooks and to be honest with you the screen size makes no difference at all in my opinion.\n\nYour face is only about 20 inches away from the screen and unlike televisions where the distance from the monitor can vary greatly it doesn't make much difference with a notebook.\n\nIf you are looking at an active matrix screen option, I would also pass on that feature. They are only usefull for presentations where you need to display the screen diagonally to someone besides you. Unless you are a real estate agent or something similiar, you don't need active matrix.\n\nBottom line, don't worry about screen size, don't worry about CPU speed. But try to purchase something with a good quality CPU, I don't recommend Celeron but Athlon and Pentium are great.\n\nMake sure that you have good RAM expansion capabilities, that really makes a notebook faster.\n\nBuy an extended warranty, notebooks break A LOT! I've had keyboards, batteries, CD rom devices ect...break in the past.\n\nYou can also have a look at this article on my website for extra information:\n\nhttp://xuzo.com/computers/computer-systems/notebook-computers.html
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Unless you do a lot of travelling, the desktop is better.  There's too much playing around with the mouse button on a laptop.  You could always hook up a mouse to the laptop and then it wouldn't make any real difference.\n\nThe really good thing about desktop PC's is that parts are more freely available and are easier to install than laptops
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The hardware is pretty much the same as a desktop, just smaller versions of it. \n\nWhen buying a laptop (notebook) computer, you want to look for a few important details.\n\n    * Warranty\n      Laptop computers tend to contain be very proprietary hardware. Items such as the screen, keyboard, power supply, and video card tend not to be easily replaced if they fail. In addition, they are subject to more abuse than a desktop and at greater risk of component failure. Therefore, it's very important to get a long (3 year or longer) warranty with any new laptop purchase. If something should go wrong with the laptop during the warranty period, the manufacturer will most likely repair or replace it (unless damage is caused due to negligence).\n    * Buy from Reputable Manufacturers\n      A 3+ year warranty isn't going to do much good if the maker is out of business 6 months after you purchase the laptop. Thus, it's important to purchase a laptop from a known manufacturer who will be in business next year and the year after. Reasonably safe bets include buying from Dell, Gateway, Lenovo (IBM), Toshiba, HP/Compaq, Fujitsu, and Sony. That said, I personally avoid Sony and HP/Compaq. In my experience (granted, this is experience from around 2002-2003), Sony support is poor and can take several days, more likely weeks, to repair a system sent back to them. In addition, they have in the past limited their warranty to 90 days if you do not register the notebook with them. HP/Compaq (Compaq more specifically in my experience) has declined to support their products - even relatively new products. For example, if you want to upgrade the operating system of the laptop, they have, in the past, taken the attitude of "it didn't ship with it, we won't help you with it. Also, in the summer of 2006 when I last spoke to support from HP for their printers, I was very disappointed in the level of knowledge demonstrated.\n    * RAM\n      Today, RAM is crucial to system performance, but many computer makers will actually sell systems with what most technicians would consider too little RAM. For a balance of price and performance, any computer running Windows XP, not just a notebook, should have 512 MB RAM. More if you intend to do video editing, play high-end games, or run with many applications open. The upgrade from "base" memory is often a $50-$100 upgrade, but usually well worth it. Keep in mind, Windows Vista likely requires 1 GB of RAM (1024 MB) to run smoothly.\n\nAnd remember, even the worst rated products will work flawlessly for some people and the best rated products will fail on occasion. When buying you want to buy with the best odds of having a good experience.
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The Mobility X1600 is essentially the same as its desktop counterpart and has the following features:\n\n12 Pixel Pipes\n5 Vertex Pipes\n4 Texture Units\n4 Render Back-Ends\n128 Max. Threads\nCore clock: 470\nMemory clock: 470\n\nThe primary difference here is that the desktop card is clocked slightly higher with a core clock of 580MHz and a memory clock at 780MHz.  You can read all about this over at AnandTech, http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2632
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Just the name mostly. Though I think it's just Macs that are called notebooks. Laptops are PCs
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I prefer Dell to Gateway, period, in terms of service and reliability.\n\nThat said, there are many notebooks better than Dell, but you'll pay a premium price for a premium product. For entertainment, you should investigate Alienware's notebooks.
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Yes, why don't you get a notebook instead.  There are many different types of notebooks from slim, light to desktop replacements.  But Sony and Gateway make all in one units such as the iMac.
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From my experience, I feel that Dell laptops are excellent in dependability and style. Toshiba is also close behind, though I really dislike the Thinkpads due to design, lack of service, and the overall layout. Gateway does not offer great laptops as it has combined with eMachines... so yea, its out of the running.\n\nI would suggest avoiding Tablet PCs mainly for the fact that they are just out a little bit ago. Might want to give Microsoft a little time to sort out their bugs. I bought one from Bestbuy two monthes ago and returned it two weeks ago because I felt it was rather useless, there is not much you can do with the tablet that cant be done with a mouse. Plus the idea of touching a screen so many times and having to clean it later on does not appeal to me. If you need to draw notes, I would stay with photoshop or paint, as working with a tablet pc is not as easy as you think, and no, the fold-up processes is not as easy as it looks in those comercials. As well, these tablet pcs usually end up costing a good 500 dollars more than one of the same performance without it. \n\nThe bottom line for your usage in my opinion would be the Dell Inspiron Notebook 9400 (after you customize it, its probably going to end up around $1500-$1600 US). It is not that high tech, though that is not needed unless you intend to really crank up gaming, plus it will save you a couple hundred bucks. As well, it comes with a nice silver design and 17" screen, and everything you basically need for university. You can read more about it at the site I listed below.