Tablet laptops use a kind of software which recognizes the handwriting pattern and makes it easier not to accept the writing as a form of entry. Tablet laptops can be considered as an evolution of the notebook. It combines the best features of a standard laptop, a few more features of the notebook and wraps them in a much smaller device. Therefore it makes the idea of replacing the laptop with a powerful reality chic gadget, which has been named as tablet laptops.

Rich digital ink is used in tablet laptops which have the ability to store even an image, after smoothing corners and edges. The pen has special electronic circuit which helps to write on the screen of the tablet laptops. Initially the provisions were limited in recognizing the shapes and printed letters but now the ability of pattern recognition has improved to the next level where even cursive input is acceptable. However contributions are not always interpreted correctly by the software. Some software may require the use of a specially modified alphabet to enter data. In this context it is worth mentioning that in handwriting recognition built in Windows XP Tablet laptop Edition 2005 accepts italics or approves handwriting in mixed.

Vista suits tablet laptops more than windows XP as it offers some features like error correction and error counting and much more. It also offers the option to use the handwriting recognition. Tablet laptops have made the handwriting recognition much easier than what people thought of it.