Tablets

=__Background Information__ = A tablet is a portable computer that utilizes a touchscreen as its primary input device. All tablets have a wireless adapter for Internet and local network connection. Many tablets are available with a cellular connection to a 3G network as well. The operating system is dependent upon the manufacturer. Tablet screens are generally between 7-inches to 10-inches with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, however there are exceptions. Software, generally referred to as "apps" can be downloaded directly to the tablet.

There are a variety of "apps" that can be utilized for education, including eBook readers, word processing, spreadsheets, web browsers, video and photograph editing, calendars and organizational functions, and educational games. Other apps offer access to online textbooks, TV programming, voice to text, and handwriting recognition. Tablets and applications offer benefits for the regular education student, special education student, and the educator.

One advantage of a tablet is that it offers flexibility over an interactive whiteboard when space and size constraints do not allow a whiteboard in the classroom. In addition, these are hand held and portable devices. = =

=__List of Popular Devices with Links to Manufacturers__ =

. **iOS 4 - Tablets**


 * **iPad by Apple****

**Android Tablets**


 * ~ **Samsung Galaxy Tab** ||~ **Dell Streak** ||~ **Motorola Xoom** ||~ **Kineo** ||
 * = [[image:Samsung_Galaxy.jpg width="90" height="143"]] ||= [[image:Dell_Streak_7.jpg width="166" height="106"]] ||= [[image:Motorola_XOOM.jpg width="180" height="126"]] ||= [[image:Kineo.png width="152" height="105"]] ||


 * ~ View Sonic G Tablet ||~ Viewsonic Viewpad 7 ||~ Viewsonic Viewpad 10 ||~ **Archos Internet Tablets** ||
 * = [[image:Viewsonic_gTablet.jpg width="127" height="85" link="@http://www.viewsonic.com/gtablet/"]] ||= [[image:Viewpad_7.png link="@http://www.viewsonic.com/viewpad7/http://www.viewsonic.com/viewpad7/"]] ||= [[image:Viewsonic-Viewpad_10.jpg width="165" height="108" link="@http://www.viewsonic.com/products/vpad10.htm"]] ||= [[image:Archos_Android.png width="188" height="119" link="@http://www.archos.com/products/ta/index.html?country=us&lang=en"]] ||

**Windows 7 Tablets**


 * ~ Viewsonic Viewpad 10 ||~ **Archos 9 PC Tablet** ||~  ||~   ||
 * = [[image:Viewsonic-Viewpad_10.jpg width="165" height="108" link="@http://www.viewsonic.com/products/vpad10.htm"]] ||= [[image:Archos_Windows.png width="152" height="107" link="@http://www.archos.com/products/tw/index.html?country=us&lang=en"]] ||=  ||=   ||

=__Application Stores__ =

**iOS 4 - Tablets** iTunes

**Android Tablets** Android Market - Apps Android Market - Books

**Windows 7 Tablets** Windows Phone Apps Marketplace

=__Tablet Comparison Guides__ = NY Times Tablet Comparison Tablet PC Comparison cnet Reviews - Best Five Tablets

=__Tablet Resources__ =

**iOS 4 - Tablets** ISTE - IPad Apps for Education ISTE - A Guide for New iPad Owners: Must-Have Apps for Education, Productivity and Entertainment I Education Apps Review appannie - Top 500 Education Apps Apple in Education - Apps The Autism Education Site - 20 iPad Apps for Kids with Autism

**Android Tablets**

**Windows 7 Tablets**