Hi, RV -

Prices have come down some, and there's a new model - Averatec - that's
closer to $1300 than the $2000 many Tablets cost. Of course, there are
always trade-offs.

Go-Binder is an excellent choice and I don't know that you could find
anything any better, especially for the cost.

Since Mike gave you the link from MS, you might also search a couple of
other sites, such as http://motioncomputing.com for some medical case
studies as well, since they may come in handy soon.

Also, a Google search using "tablet" or "tablet pc" and "education" should
give you several hits on different stories and case studies.

Good luck with your meeting! You're definitely on the right track.
--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC

"RV" <RV@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hey all:
>
> I am currently a medical student and I use my Tablet PC to take notes in
> all
> my medical school classes. Currently, the administration at our medical
> school is moving forward to require all of the incoming students for next
> year to purchase a laptop for school. Since, I've had a positive
> experience
> in using my tablet for school, I am meeting with one of the dean's of our
> school, to try to convince her to towards requiring a tablet. I know for a
> fact that they are wary in doing that due to the cost of tablets. But If
> I'm
> not mistaken, most Tablets today do not cost as much as they did when they
> were first introduced, right? I believe that I remember that some were as
> much as $3500 - $4000. I know that I bought my Gateway M275XL which is
> Gatway's top of the line for $2300 (2600 w/ full comprehensive warranty
> and
> insurance.)
>
> So anyway, my questions are this:
>
> 1.) Is it possible to get a nicely equipped Convertible and/or Slate for
> under $2000? I really haven't kept up w/ prices since I bought mine.
>
> 2.) Can anyone point me to any case studies in which Tablets have been
> used
> in higher education? (I would be especially interested in any studies done
> in
> a med school setting or any science programs.)
>
> 3.) What in terms of education software is out there for specifically
> designed for Tablets. (I currently use Go Binder, besides this is there
> anything else out there?)
>
> I figured that I'd ask here, since everyone has been really great in
> helping
> out with answers I've had to problems w/ my tablet.
>
> Thanks
>
> RV