I'm with Dorene.
Why not something like the little Sony VIO that only weighs 2.3 pounds with all the power of a big laptop.
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Terri Hedgpeth
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Disability Resources for Students
Arizona State University
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My first total kneejerk reaction to this question is to say why get a device
you have to attach a keyboard to when there are plenty of laptops / notebook
computers that are price-competitive at least that already have keyboards, run
Windows, have sound cards and earphone jacks...?
Plus, I actually do not use speech, but I do need all the screen I can get.
If I have a choice between a tablet and a device with even a modestly larger
screen, guess which I would prefer.
And the more important challenge might be to ensure the accessibility of
things like any course-related groupware you intend to use.
Dorene Cornwell.
In a message dated 12/11/2003 1:37:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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> Subj:Re: Accessibility of Tablet PC's
> Date:12/11/2003 1:37:37 AM Pacific Standard Time
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> To:<A HREF="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</A>
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> Hello Keith,
>
> This depends on the tablet PC being used; those that do not have a
> physical keyboard or the ability to attach a physical keyboard and just
> use the virtual on-screen keyboard are not going to be fully accessible.
> However generally speaking those Tablet PC's with a keyboard and using
> an operating system that has screen readers/magnifiers available for it
> should be generally accessible, this doesn't mean that all applications
> software used on the Tablet PC will be.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike Fawson
> Technical Support Manager
> Dolphin Computer Access Limited
>
> Tel. +44 (0) 1905 754577
> Fax. +44 (0) 1905 754559
> http://www.dolphinuk.co.uk
> Mailto:[log in to unmask]
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bundy, Keith [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=20
> Sent: 10 December 2003 18:20
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Accessibility of Tablet PC's
>
> Our university is thinking of requiring all students who are within
> majors dealing with computer science, computer information systems, and
> multimedia web design to use Tablet PC's. Does anyone on the list know
> whether any Tablet PC's are accessible at this time, or whether efforts
> are being made to make them accessible? Thanks.
>
> Keith Bundy
> Director of Student Development
> Dakota State University
> Madison, SD
> 605-256-5121
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> http://www.departments.dsu.edu/bundyk
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Plus, I actually do not use speech, but I do need all the screen I can get.=20=
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screen, guess which I would prefer.<BR>
<BR>
And the more important challenge might be to ensure the accessibility of thi=
ngs like any course-related groupware you intend to use.<BR>
<BR>
Dorene Cornwell.<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
In a message dated 12/11/2003 1:37:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, mike.fawson@=
DOLPHINUK.CO.UK writes:<BR>
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Date:12/11/2003 1:37:37 AM Pacific Standard Time<BR>
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Hello Keith,<BR>
<BR>
This depends on the tablet PC being used; those that do not have a<BR>
physical keyboard or the ability to attach a physical keyboard and just<BR>
use the virtual on-screen keyboard are not going to be fully accessible.<BR>
However generally speaking those Tablet PC's with a keyboard and using<BR>
an operating system that has screen readers/magnifiers available for it<BR>
should be generally accessible, this doesn't mean that all applications<BR>
software used on the Tablet PC will be.<BR>
<BR>
Hope this helps.<BR>
<BR>
Regards,<BR>
<BR>
Mike Fawson<BR>
Technical Support Manager<BR>
Dolphin Computer Access Limited<BR>
<BR>
Tel. +44 (0) 1905 754577<BR>
Fax. +44 (0) 1905 754559<BR>
http://www.dolphinuk.co.uk<BR>
Mailto:[log in to unmask]<BR>
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Sent: 10 December 2003 18:20<BR>
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Subject: Accessibility of Tablet PC's<BR>
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Our university is thinking of requiring all students who are within<BR>
majors dealing with computer science, computer information systems, and<BR>
multimedia web design to use Tablet PC's. Does anyone on the list know=
<BR>
whether any Tablet PC's are accessible at this time, or whether efforts<BR>
are being made to make them accessible? Thanks.<BR>
<BR>
Keith Bundy<BR>
Director of Student Development<BR>
Dakota State University<BR>
Madison, SD<BR>
605-256-5121<BR>
Email: [log in to unmask]<BR>
http://www.departments.dsu.edu/bundyk<BR>
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