Dell XT2 Tablet

Speaking of the Dell XT2 Tablet, I've noticed that Dell knows who they are targeting on their website. This image was taken from their tablet site and you can see that they are advertising the "touch feature" of this tablet PC. My Lenovo Thinkpad X200 Tablet also has this feature. I can use my stylus pen (active digitizer) to write on the tablet and enter data. I can also use my finger (or any other passive device) to tap on the screen. This type of multi-touch allows you to quickly enter information and navigate without always relying on your digital stylus pen. I love where technology is taking us in the computing field.

eClinicalWorks, Dell, and Walmart

The eClinicalWorks package at Walmart will include Dell computers. Which Dell tablet PC will be included in the package? That's right, the expensive Dell XT2 Tablet running Microsoft Windows. No Apple tablet running OS X for those who are Mac lovers. I wonder if we'll actually get the chance to play around with an XV2 in the Walmart stores. People don't recognize the value of a tablet PC and most will probably use this convertible tablet as a notebook/laptop. However, for those who take advantage of the pen-based input system, they will quickly learn how efficient they can be by using the digital stylus. What about the ultra-mobile PC platform? Sometimes I wonder about these tiny devices and netbooks. Will they gain momentum in the healthcare field?

Dell XT2 or Lenovo X200 Tablet?

If you had to purchase a tablet PC today and price wasn't an issue, which one would you choose? The Dell XT2 or the Lenovo Thinkpad X200 tablet?

I've owned several different Dells and Thinkpads.

• They both offer multi-touch screens.
• Neither offer a backlit keyboard or any type of keyboard illumination.
• Both have robust battery life.

The reality is that price is a huge issue and the Dell is overpriced. End of story.

Dell Latitude XT2 tablet

It looks like Dell incorporated some major changes and fixes to this new tablet PC. Unfortunately, the price is still way too high. However, for those who are able to afford such luxuries, the Latitude XT2 is a really nice convertible tablet. I'll stick with my Thinkpad X200 tablet for now. I really like the Thinkpad keyboard and the form factor.

I'm still waiting for the day when someone makes a really thin convertible tablet (by thin I mean Apple MacBook Air thin). Maybe a really thin MacTablet or iTablet will emerge this year. If that happens, then I may need to get ready to use OS X (unless I run BootCamp, Parallels Desktop for Mac, or VMware Fusion).