Comparison
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Choosing a suitable Tablet PC is not an easy task, there are a lot of different Tablet PCs available which all have their (dis)advantages.
The following table shows a comparison of some common Tablet PCs to help you with your choice:
| Brand | Model | Screen | Wide | Resolution | Pen | Touch | Battery | Type | Buttons | Weight | Price |
|
Lenovo
|
12,1 "
|
no
|
XGA /
SXGA |
yes
|
opt.
|
4/8 cells
|
convertible
|
yes
|
3.8 lbs/
1.7 kg |
$ 1500 -
$ 2000 |
|
|
Fujitsu
(Siemens) |
12,1"
|
no
|
XGA
|
yes
|
no
|
6/9 cells
|
slate
|
yes
|
3.5 lbs/
1.6 kg |
$ 2400 -
$ 3000 |
|
|
|
12,1"
|
no
|
XGA
|
yes
|
no
|
6 cells
|
convertible
|
yes
|
4.3 lbs/
2.0 kg |
$ 1800 -
$ 2000 |
|
|
Toshiba
|
12,1"
|
yes
|
WXGA
|
yes
|
opt.
|
6 cells
|
convertible
|
yes
|
4,4 lbs/
2.0 kg |
$ 1400 -
$ 1800 |
|
|
Motion
|
12,1"
|
no
|
XGA /
SXGA |
yes
|
no
|
4/2x4
cells |
slate
|
yes
|
3,3 lbs/
1.5 kg |
$ 1800 -
$ 3000 |
|
|
Asus
|
13,3"
|
yes
|
WXGA
|
yes
|
no
|
6 cells
|
convertible
|
no
|
4.2 lbs/
2.0 kg |
$ 1400 -
$ 1800 |
|
|
Gateway
|
14.0"
|
yes
|
WXGA
|
yes
|
no
|
8 cells
|
convertible
|
yes
|
6,2 lbs/
2.8 kg |
$ 900 -
$ 1200 |
|
|
HP
|
12,1"
|
yes
|
WXGA
|
yes
|
yes
|
6/8 cells
|
convertible
|
no
|
4.3 lbs/
2.0 kg |
$ 1000 -
$ 1200 |
|
| 2710p |
12,1"
|
yes
|
WXGA | yes | no | 6 cells | convertible | no | 3.7 lbs/ 1.7 kg |
$ 1300 - |
|
|
Sahara
|
12,1"
|
no
|
XGA
|
opt.
|
yes
|
6 cells
|
slate
|
yes
|
3.6 lbs/
1.6 kg |
$ 1800 -
$ 2300 |
|
|
Dell
|
12,1"
|
yes
|
WXGA
|
yes
|
yes
|
4/6 cells
|
convertible
|
yes
|
3.6 lbs/
1.6 kg |
$ 2500 -
$ 2800 |
|
|
Screen:
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Screen size in inches, determines the size in which the sheet music will be displayed. 12" is large enough for displaying sheet music, smaller screens are not recommended. |
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Wide:
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Widescreens make the displayed sheet music a little smaller. |
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Resolution:
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SXGA (1400x1050) and WXGA(1280x800) have a better resolution then XGA (1024x768) | ||||||||||
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Pen:
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Digitizer pen for operating the screen. | ||||||||||
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Touch:
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Touchscreen - Finger can be used to operate these screen. | ||||||||||
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Battery:
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More cells are recommended, have a longer battery life. Actual battery life also depends on the |
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Type:
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Convertables are laptops with a rotating screen, slates are screen-only devices without a keyboard |
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Buttons:
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Indicates if the Tablet PC has buttons next to the screen which can be used for turning pages. (page up/down - arrow keys) |
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Weight:
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Weight of the device in lbs and kg - actual weight can differ depending on actual configuration | ||||||||||
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Price:
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Price range of the most common configurations. | ||||||||||
opt.= optional, available on some models.
These specifications are only for comparison of the models, when you order a Tablet PC you should always check the specifications given by the shop. If there are any errors in this comparison please let us know.
Leoné MusicReader B.V. doesn't offer Tablet PCs, you are adviced to buy them from your local retailer. You can also find them in the following online shops:







