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Radiant Tablet PC.

The RADIANT TABLET PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words  is a lightweight device that serves as a portable POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET.

(2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak.

POS - point of sale
 in hospitality, entertainment concessions and gaming applications, and is made up of the following hardware components: Tablet PC with charging cradle, Bluetooth or wireless receipt, magnetic stripe A small length of magnetic tape adhered to credit cards, badges, permits, passes and tokens. The tape is read by magnetic stripe readers incorporated into ATMs, identification readers and payment terminals.  reader and compact flash barcode scanner. The Tablet PC features a bright 8.4-inch diagonal resistive resistive /re·sis·tive/ (re-zis´tiv) pertaining to or characterized by resistance.  touch screen; optional outdoor anti-glare screen also is available. A rear hand strap makes it easy to carry with one hand so data can be entered with the other hand through a stylus or finger-touch. Many software applications are easily supported on the Tablet PC, according to Radiant Systems.

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