What is a Tablet PC?
A Tablet PC is laptop computer which runs Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition software. The computer allows you to work with things directly on the screen using a special electronic pen that comes with the computer.
The Microsoft XP operating system has many accessibility features built in. For example, ways to change the size and contrast of what's on the screen, or to work with the computer by speaking to it. There are many software companies have developed assistive technology products which run on Windows XP.
For details on the accessibility features included in Windows XP on all platforms can be found at the Microsoft Accessibility web site: http://www.microsoft.com/Enable.
So what is Herbi.org all about?
This site focuses on ways that a Tablet PC may be useful in ways that other computers running Windows XP may not be so useful. The main area where this could be the case, would be those situations where the digital ink technology available on the Tablet PC can help.
Using a Tablet PC, you can write "digital ink" in some programs running on the computer. This picture shows an example of how notes can be made and saved on the Tablet PC.
The special features of pen input and digital ink on a Tablet PC mean that there are some accessibility-related situations where you may consider the Tablet PC a potentially useful tool.
Many computer manufacturers make Tablet PCs today. Whether a particular make of Tablet PC is best suited for you depends on your individual needs. For example, factors such a weight, screen size and battery life should be considered. Also, some Tablet PCs have a keyboard which is detachable from the screen while others have a keyboard which cannot be detached.
More information about Tablet PCs can be found at the Microsoft web site; http://www.microsoft.com/TabletPC.