You'll find a slider, pure slate, and two keyboard - equipped models (wireless and docking style), as well
as pen input options aplenty.
These are the factors that matter in real life, besides price and desirable features such
as pen input and complete support for PDF reflow, MSO files etc..
Not exact matches
HTC is still pushing their
pen -
input technology too,
as the Jetstream is fully compatible with the HTC Scribe — though it's sold separately.
All of these ensures ease of operation with the tablet since enabled software applications can be dealt with just
as easily with the fingers
as the legacy programs that have smaller targets and requires the accuracy of
pen input.
However, the biggest USP of the tablet is the HTC scribe
pen that comes with the tablet and acts
as an
input device while being also receptive to finger
inputs.
The Bamboo Spark uses Wacom's stylus
input technology to allow the folio to capture the movement of the
pen, allowing it to record images drawn by the user the
pen and paper, effectively creating a digital copy of the drawing or other data
as an image file for safe keeping or later editing.
The Surface will also be receptive to a
pen input, which Microsoft described
as based on digital ink.
Not only does the S
Pen provide excellent
pen -
input support, but the Galaxy Note 8.0 itself also comes with a handy host of
pen - enabled apps,
as well
as multitasking features unavailable on most other Android tablets.
Microsoft said in a statement «
As part of our effort to make Office even more intuitive and easier to use, we want to make
pen and ink a primary
input across Office apps. While digital inking tools have been available in Office on Windows PCs since 2007, today we are releasing new inking tools in Office for iPad and iPad Pro to make it easy to use your finger or Apple Pencil to work on documents, presentations, spreadsheets and notes.»
The company claimed that it is the only maker that is able to provide real
pen input on the market
as its product has faster response time than other e-book readers on the market.
The View 4G will also see the introduction of HTC Scribe, which offers handwriting
input via an HTC Scribe digital
pen that will be sold separately and a Timemark feature which captures audio at the same time
as written notes.
Further, both the tablets support stylus
pen input with a neat stylus slot built along the side allow for safe storage of the stylus
as well.
These tablets are obviously being positioned
as the company's «value» hitters — no 4G, no
pen input as on the upcoming Galaxy Note, no high - resolution display — and that makes the inclusion of an infrared port an even larger coup.
Priced at $ 1,644
as configured (starting at $ 794), the Helix 2 is a premium hybrid, but its comfort, endurance and handy
pen input make it a strong choice for mobile pros.
Accompanying the Note is a
pen -
input technology, known
as the S
Pen, which when combined with the GALAXY Note's full touch screen allows for notes to be written on the display.
The screen is anti-glare and will accept
pen input and capacitive multi-touch
as well.
We're expecting Puccini / Jetstream to pack a 1.5 GHz dual - core processor — probably the same one
as T - Mobile's upcoming HTC Amaze 4G (nee Ruby)-- along with the same Scribe
pen - based -
input technology found on the Flyer.
The screen, which is hailed by the manufacturers
as low tech, has a 760 x 1080 resolution and supports
pen input.
But that's not the only accessory debuting alongside this largest iPad yet, and rumors of
pen input are also panning out,
as Apple introduces its Pencil stylus.
With its Surface Pro and Surface Book lines, both equipped with
pens as standard equipment, Microsoft remains firmly committed to the idea of the
pen as a first - class
input device.
The multi-use tablet boasts differentiators that matter, including an optional digitizer and
pen for precision
input, 3G wireless with Lenovo Mobile Access pay -
as - you - go plans and 4G models1, along with security features like a Fingerprint Reader, IT manageability technologies, and corporate - level service and support.