Mobility is Not Just PDAs
I know, I do a ton of talking about PDAs (and the occasional mobile phone); but mobility is more than just those. For many people, their mobile needs are for more memory, larger screens, and no compromising on applications. So to that end, I will make a better note to chat about notebooks and TabletPCs.
One TabletPC of note, reviewed by NotebookReview.com recently, is the Toshiba Tecra M4. This particular TabletPC is called a convertible because of its ability to be used as a tablet, but also as a regular laptop as it has a laptop keyboard inculded. It looks really nice, and the price is not much more than a comparable notebook that isnt a tablet.
I have seen a good deal of TabletPCs in use in various school, hospital, and conference settings. I would think that they are a logical mutation of the PDA and notebook for those that dont want both a PDA and notebook. I considered getting a TabletPC when I got my notebook a few years ago, but the price and technology was not where I needed its functionality to be. I will probably get one to replace this laptop when it is time to upgrade in a few (plus a few more) years.
One really kool use for TabletPCs (and notebooks) is that of a binder replacement. Becacuse you can write on the screen, and with programs such as MS OneNote organize your data, TabletPCs could be a very good option for the person who is on the road a good deal, but needs computing power that is greater than that of a PC. Understand that battery technology is not there for you to use one of these all day, but you can get 4-6 hours out of many models, and much longer with extended batteries.
Something to think about on this weekend as you rest with the great summer weather (I hope).
One TabletPC of note, reviewed by NotebookReview.com recently, is the Toshiba Tecra M4. This particular TabletPC is called a convertible because of its ability to be used as a tablet, but also as a regular laptop as it has a laptop keyboard inculded. It looks really nice, and the price is not much more than a comparable notebook that isnt a tablet.
I have seen a good deal of TabletPCs in use in various school, hospital, and conference settings. I would think that they are a logical mutation of the PDA and notebook for those that dont want both a PDA and notebook. I considered getting a TabletPC when I got my notebook a few years ago, but the price and technology was not where I needed its functionality to be. I will probably get one to replace this laptop when it is time to upgrade in a few (plus a few more) years.
One really kool use for TabletPCs (and notebooks) is that of a binder replacement. Becacuse you can write on the screen, and with programs such as MS OneNote organize your data, TabletPCs could be a very good option for the person who is on the road a good deal, but needs computing power that is greater than that of a PC. Understand that battery technology is not there for you to use one of these all day, but you can get 4-6 hours out of many models, and much longer with extended batteries.
Something to think about on this weekend as you rest with the great summer weather (I hope).
posted by Antoine @ 7/30/2005 04:49:00 PM
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