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[ChrisD]

The Future of Tablet PCs: Digitizing Ink Forever


If I, as a buyer, go to the store, and analyzing my various options, realize that Tablets have some added functions that I would love to have, I might seriously consider buying one. When I realize the limitations of slate form factor (say you want to type a lengthy e-mail, but the lack of keyboard is limiting its full potential), I would probably have to either get a standalone keyboard and a mouse, which would certainly sway me away from making the purchase (maybe not the cost of the added peripherals, but the actual hassle of carrying them just so I could use my Tablet PC productively). A convertible, on the other hand, will give me everything I get from a laptop, plus the functionality of a notebook. Isn’t it the best of both worlds? Not to mention that you can swivel around your screen and illustrate others exactly what it is that you are talking about while working on a project.

Even future projections speculate that out of the 3.5 million Tablets expected to retail in 2009, 2.3mn will be convertibles while 1.2mn will use the slate form factor. (Source: Varun, Dubey, Cool Tech Zone)

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[paceblade]

I read your comments about slate PCs with interest.
You have obviously have never heard or used a Paceblade Slimbook P110
This slate uses finger touch to actuate icons and has an on screen keyboard (OSK).
Therefore you dont need a mouse or keyboard to use it anywhere anytime. Simply sit the product on your lap and type directly onto the screen, Eureka!
Check out www.paceblade.com for details.
Regards
Darrell Newman
Camtech Systems Limited

[Guest]

I am most tinterested in the hybrid models, slate with detachable keybords. And I don't like to write long emails. But the model that has a combination stand/ keyboard/ cover would be great for trips.