Simulating tablet size with cardboard

Steps

• Find the dimensions of the device and the active area then

  • The dimensions will be published online

• Cut out a piece of cardboard to the size of the tablet dimensions

• Draw a rectangle to represent the active area

• Then try drawing on it

Example

Things to test

• In the active area, do you find enough space to draw

• How will you place it relative to your keyboard

• Does it fit your desk

• Especially for pen displays, keep it about half an arms length away. How much does this prevent you from reacing other items on the desk