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Linus Write-Top
The first major handwriting-recognition tablet released. It came with a stylus which people could use on the green touchpad. -
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Evolution of Tablets Overtime
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Message Pad
Apple's very first PDA (personal digital assistant). Included was a stylus that people used and the device came with a few simple apps, such as a calendar. -
Tablet PC
Microsoft released their very first attempt at a tablet. -
Windows XP Tablet
Microsoft developed another tablet, this time with a whole new operating system designed specifically for this tablet. -
iPad
Apple's new take on the tablet. The iPad has since become the fastest-selling tablet on the market and Apple has released multiple generations. -
Samsung Galaxy Tab
In order to compete with Apple, Samsung released it's own tablet. It was called the Samsung Galaxy Tab and ran on an Android operating system. Similarly to Apple, Samsung has also developed multiple generations of the device. -
Blackberry Playbook
Blackberry releases it's own competitor to Apple and Samsung's respective tablets. Unlike the iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab, the Blackberry Playbook does not prove to be as successful as hoped, and Apple continued to dominate the tablet market. -
Microsoft Surface Tablet
MIcrosoft introduces a newer "hybrid" model of a tablet. It includes a detachable keyboard in order to include the benefits of both a laptop and a tablet. Microsoft tries to increase sales by luring people away from buying laptops and attempts to increase their sales by introducing a "best of both worlds" option.
