After years of development, Microsoft is unveiling a tablet computer controlled by a pen as well as a traditional mouse and keyboard.

The software giant hopes the combination of pen input, handwriting recognition and smart screen, which can be written on like paper, will prove popular.

It has a huge task on its hands because computer history is littered with failed ventures that tried to combine these technologies in a single package.

On launch day, five computer makers will unveil versions of the Tablet PC.

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