The first “Tablet Computer” entered the market in the early 1980s, when Pencept first introduced the pen computer. The Gridpad 2050SL was launched in 1989 and was the first pen-sensitive screened tablet running on an MS-DOS operating system. The Gridpad used handwriting recognition technology (PP, 2011). It wasn't until 2002 that pen computers were rebuilt as "Tablets" by Bill Gates and Microsoft Corporation; who invented a contemporary tablet with which a digital pen interface was integrated into the Windows operating system and the term "Tablet PC" was coined. The first models were desktop-based but became portable almost immediately after Microsoft coined the term in 2002 (Kalinowski, 2013). Barnes and Noble launched their first tablet in October 2011, entering the market much later than their competitors. The Nook HD+ currently ships with many features that rival others on the market. It features a Full HD 1080p screen with 256 pixels per inch and is fully laminated with no air gaps that reduce reflections, plus it provides an extra-wide viewing angle. Weighing just 18.2 ounces and measuring 9.46 inches tall by 6.41 inches wide, it's also just 0.45 inches deep. According to the Barnes and Noble salesperson, the screen can be customized to display the company logo and/or be set to have a custom business application that fits your business needs. Screen colors and fonts are all adjustable, and you can apply a parental control setting to prevent misuse or accidental changes to applications. Nook also has thousands of top apps to choose from, available exclusively for Nook HD+. Other features offered are the Nook's cloud storage and HDMI output for watching content on your... sheet of paper... have been customized to meet the needs of agencies. He said doctors' offices and hospital waiting rooms also use them to keep their patience occupied while they wait to see the doctor. Our two trivia questions for the class are:1. When did the first Nook?a come out. Answered: October 20112. Can anyone guess what the 16GB Nook cost when it first came out?a. Answer: $249.00 (now $179.00 for 32GB) Works Cited Kalinowski, R. (2013, March 05). Who invented the first Tablet PC? Retrieved from EHow Tech: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5813990_invented-first-tablet-pc_.htmlNoble, B. &. (2013, December). Corner. Retrieved from http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-hd-plus-barnes-noble/1110060512?ean=9781400699162PP, R. (2011, May 19). Dell tablets for Cyber ​​Monday. Retrieved from Technoloty Custom: http://techpp.com/2011/05/19/tablet-computers/