Tablet Computer Ideas 2011

I've always been a fan of touch screens, ever since owning the HP Tx2500z tablet laptop and the Iphone 3G.

**if you want to read this OLD article go ahead, but if you want advice on what tablets in 2013 to get for medical use... Look here:
http://doctormuggle.blogspot.com/2012/11/update-for-clinical-medical-student-3.html


So far... as a medical student, I am un-impressed with the selection of tablets available.
If you haven't converted to taking notes on your computer while in class, you are not only missing out on a much better experience (since you can google words you don't know during lecture), but you also can have textbooks on pdf at your disposal semi-instantly, not to mention you don't have to lug around stacks of papers back and forth where ever you go during your medical school years.

** this article is now dated, although still somewhat applicable. Although the means for saving and sharing data are changing due to the online data storage and the Cloud... we still could perfect these tools. I've converted to Ipad 2, and soon enough the Ipad 3 will be released, and I will take a look into it. Apple still needs to allow some better usability into their software for a flawless medical student's tablet.

Things I need for an ideal tablet:

1) quick to scroll, zoom, and navigate between email-internet-and pdf's, quick to turn on, turn off, sleep mode
2) ability to save & edit a variety of files from emails, skype, and other programs
3) play a variety of movie file types, as well as audio in high def
4) long battery life (more than 5 hours please)
5) digitizer pen for note taking! no more paper.
6) Card reader and USB port to save, share, and store my files, attach digital cameras, wireless mice and keyboard, and charge my phone!
7) Dual camera for skype calls
8) infrared sensor for gaming (namely shooting games)
9) **added. FITS IN MY LABCOAT! 7'inch tablets are perfect for this.

For the Ipad series, the adapters are a little annoying, but workable. And, there is the option of implementing online file storage, which is a great idea, but this is only ideal for when you have an internet connection. We really do need a customizable desktop of our own files. Like I said, we are getting close.

Link for the Ipad 2 and Ipad Mini:
Ipad is looking better with the use of GoodReader: check it out.

LINK: Goodreader for Ipad 2


Looking forwards to the next generation to use their imaginations! I can't wait to see what we create next.