Awe-Inspiring Handwriting Recognition. testing. Microsoft is trying to establish a broad basis for pen computing with its Windows XP Tablet PC initiative. THG gives you the lowdown on the new features of the OS and discusses tests performed on a representative...

For handwriting recognition, Archos takes a different technology track compared to its competitors. Indeed, the unit doesn't recognize, but optically records - or photographs - handwriting. If your handwriting is different from that which is programmed for...

Slate Or Replacement Notebook?. the digital writing pad. Tablet PCs are bringing fresh impetus to mobility: handwriting recognition, digitizer displays and stylus input provide for new possibilities. However, high prices make the tablets uninteresting for the...

• -In Practice: The Tablet PC's Weaknesses

software. When installed, the programmable any-key becomes the 'Handwriting' Key. Upon pressing the any-key, the smARTwriter software will launch and the smARTwriter control pad will appear. The smARTwriter handwriting recognition software worked just the way...

• -Terrific Tablet Technology - An Attempt to Deliver on the Promise of True Portability

like quick margin notes and highlighting, opening up another level of useful digital inking. For now, though, it is probably best to stay away from handwriting recognition, as it will just drive you crazy. It’s still in very primitive stages, and by the time...