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PRODUCTGUIDE The DELL Latitude XT (www.dell.com; starts at $2,351) is a 3.5 pound convertible tablet PC with a 12.1” LED WXGA screen. This slim (only 1” thick) tablet has an expected battery life of 9.5 hours. It runs under either Windows Vista or XP 2005 tablet edition, and comes with built-in mobile broadband and WiFi. Bret Foster, CIO of the Anderson County Schools, KY, says “the Latitude XT assists a student with severe cerebral palsy. The student uses her hand to interact with software to communicate her ideas.” FUJITSU The Fujitsu LifeBook U810 (www.fujitsu.com; starts at $999) is the real lightweight of the group, weighing in at 1.56 pounds. Screen size is only 5.6” (WSVGA), it runs the Windows Vista Home Premium OS, and battery life is rated at 5.5 hours. WiFi is included, and broadband is optional. Maryann Molinari, a 4th/5thgrade science teacher at PS 6 in Staten Island, NY, says, “The small size and light weight is perfect for students because it’s like using a Game Boy instead of a computer. 48 | TECH & LEARNING HP The HP EliteBook 2730p (www.hp.com, starts at $1,670) weighs 3.7 pounds and runs the Windows Vista Business OS. It has a 12.1-inch WXGA screen and includes WiFi; battery life can be extended up to about 12 hours with the optional battery accessory. Kenneth Collura, Director of Communication and Instructional Technologies for the Office of Catholic Schools/Department of Education in Columbus, OH, likes how teachers and students can “view notes complete with arrows, highlights, and even doodles.” TOSHIBA The Toshiba Portege M700 (http:/ /explore.toshiba.com/ laptops/portege/M700, starts at $1,599) has a 12.1” WXGA screen, weighs 4.6 pounds, and sports an optical drive as well as a built-in Webcam and microphone. It runs the Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005 OS, and includes WiFi capability. Battery life ranges from about 3-5 hours. Mike Welty, director of technology at Brophy College Preparatory School, AZ, likes that the screen is touch sensitive. “With the touch sensitivity, students can use the computer in all its capacities even without the stylus.” DELL http://www.dell.com http://explore.toshiba.com/laptops/portege/M700 http://explore.toshiba.com/laptops/portege/M700 http://www.fujitsu.com http://www.hp.com

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