> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/process/tablet-evaluation.md). # Tablet notes template These are my notes on the things to look at when I evaluate a tablet. This is a work in progress. It evolves over time. ## Overview ## Basics * Product information * name * model number * launch year * product page with archive link * user manual with archive link * Active area * Dimensions (width x height) * Diagonal length * Size category: small, medium, large * link to size categories * Aspect ratio * Closest standard paper size * What's in the box ## Photos ## Specs * Digitizer specs * type: EMR * digitizer resolution (LPI and LIMM) * Number of pressure levels * Tilt * Tilt range * Report rate * Display specs * Display panel: * Native resolution * Aspect ratio * Surface: * Lamination: * Brightness * Response Time * Refresh rate * Color bit depth * Color gamut: * Color modes * Pen specs * Included pen * Default nib * The pen evaluation should be in a separate doc * Pen compatibility * Compatible * Incompatible pens (if needed for clarification) * Device specs * Size * Weight * Ports ### Display * Brightness * Display color fringing * Dead pixels * Pixel layout * Blacks * AG sparkle * How close to notice * How much of colorful rainbow effect * Viewing angle * Look for loss of contrast * Surface protection * Does it come with screen protector * Is a first party screen protector available * Sharpness * Looking for clearly defined pixels * Looking for lack of "softness" * ```
``` * Display OSD * how to activate * menus * responds to touch? * will OSD respond to touch when touch is disabled ## Drawing performance * Static track accuracy * Stated accuracy from manufacturer * Corner and edge accuracy * Look for accuracy at corners and edges * Tilt compensation * Tilt at edges and corners * Diagonal wobble * [Measuring diagonal wobble](/drawtab/process/measuring/measuring-diagonal-wobble.md) * Artifacts at low pressure * Pressure banding * Pen pressure range (IAF and MAX) * Pressure scan rate * Parallax * Pointer lag * Pen tilt near edges and corners * Surface texture * Backlight bleed ## Connections and cabling * Are ports recessed * What cables are included * 3-in-1 * other * Connection option diagrams * Are cables included * Does it support a single USB-C cable connection ## Other inputs * Express keys * Dials * Sliders * Touch * Is touch supported? On Windows? On MacOS? ## Ergonomics * VESA * Which VESA size * If you used it with a monitor arm, identify the arm * Stand * Identify model number of stand * Does the stand use VESA mounting? * How much wobble does the stand have * Does the stand support height adjustment * Does the stand support tilt adjustment * If you used it with a stand, identify the stand * Legs * Fans * Noise * Heat * 50% for an hour * 100% for an hour * hotspots? ## Usage scenario * With Android * With Chromebook * Can you use the pen display as a pen tablet?