Most Tablet PCs allow you to extend the desktop to an external monitor, if
that's what you're asking, so you could "work" in the larger area while on
the Tablet. You cannot use the Tablet screen as an additional screen for a
desktop.

A docking station depends on which model Tablet PC you would get, and
whether you want the added expense of a docking station for the purpose of
docking only (it isn't necessary on all Tablets).

Insurance is a personal item. If you are traveling a lot and moving the
Tablet around, through airports, etc., it would probably be wise. However,
if you're only at home, never to take the Tablet outside, then it wouldn't
be.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"rory lane" <rorylanelutter********.com> wrote in message
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> Hi everybody.
>
> Can you use a tablet pc as a tablet display for a desktop?
> Can a tablet pc be a Cintiq for a desktop?
>
> I'm a computer artist. I have been waiting to get a tablet PC for some
> time and I'm torn between getting a tablet pc and a Wacom Cintiq. The
> Cintiq is overpriced, but one could use it with many computers over
> the years (like my current tablet). The tablet PC is going to be
> awesome, but it's a shame to think that a perfectly good (and
> expensive) tablet display will get thrown out when the rest of the
> computer is outdated in a few years. They're both terribly expensive,
> so I don't want to make any mistakes.
>
> If it is possible to use a tablet pc to function as a Cintiq then I'll
> get a tablet pc. Even if not then I'll probably get a tablet PC
> anyway, but it would be the coolest thing if it could. That'd be like
> getting a tablet pc AND a Cintiq for free.
>
> Also I'm thinking of getting a Toshiba Protoge M205. Has anyone heard
> anything about them?
>
> Also, do you thing that the docking station is worthwhile to get when
> getting a table pc?
>
> Finally, have you all found that they are fragile or inclined to
> break.
> Essentially, do you think that $300 insurance will be worth it?
>
>
> Thanks a ton.