No insider info or anything....just shuffling mi

[ze-evaluateur]

No insider info or anything....just shuffling mixed info gathered over the past few months.

Here goes: HP is readying a major overhaul of its TC line........and...probably just in time for chrismas.....a brand new twist on the tablet format with the SCOUT prototype taking shape with a swivelling digitizer " Ã* la Clio ", most specs found in the Vison V800XPT but... a better processor and every wireless connection available. Of course the smaller display ( 8.4 in ) will give it exeptional battery life. Price point: Between 1000.00$ and 1500.00$.


Hey! We all have a constitutional right to dream.

[KenMagel]

Okay,I'll byte. All the major manufacturers will introduce tablet models during the first six months of 2005 with improved screens (wider viewing angle, indoor-outdoor) and improved batteries (an hour to ninety minutes longer on a charge than now). Their existing tablet models will continue to be offered, but with a 15 -20 % reduction in price. What do you think?

[ze-evaluateur]

KenMagen......

Log on to www.hp.caand take a look at the TC1100 with the 1.0 ghz intel chip.....there you have it......that is a 800.00$ discount over the regular retail of 2999.00$.

Didcount part is done....

Two to go...:-)

[krypticide]

I'm going to see if I can use some contacts at IBM and see if that ThinkPad tablet pc is really going to be arriving.

[Aussie Blue Boy]

By June 2005 other manufacturers start to catch up with Toshiba.

Then Toshiba sprints ahead again!

- on board optical drive
- 6 hrs battery
- 25-30mm thick
- on-board GPS
- built in T.V.tuner
- built in D.V.cam
- built in scanner
- built in inkjet printer
- holographic presentation projection
- accelerometer controlled levitation function
- input spout for coffee beans, sugar, water, milk
- straw insertion point for ingestion of heated/mixed ingredients above

[chaimberbell]

quote:Originally posted by Aussie Blue Boy

By June 2005 other manufacturers start to catch up with Toshiba.

Then Toshiba sprints ahead again!

- on board optical drive
- 6 hrs battery
- 25-30mm thick
- on-board GPS
- built in T.V.tuner
- built in D.V.cam
- built in scanner
- built in inkjet printer
- holographic presentation projection
- accelerometer controlled levitation function
- input spout for coffee beans, sugar, water, milk
- straw insertion point for ingestion of heated/mixed ingredients above


[rofl] Heck yeah!
And you forgot the 2oz weight, free worldwide wireless internet, and disco lights[8D]!

[ze-evaluateur]

Yes Sir!

And translucid plastics....+....Live ant farm as screen saver.

[Aussie Blue Boy]

chaimberbell: you're right!
I was going to say 1kg...

Glad you guys got a lol !

[Aussie Blue Boy]

For you Tracy I'd get the model that plays mood music, simulates a fireplace and pours champagne...

[8D]

[chaimberbell]

quote:Originally posted by Aussie Blue Boy

For you Tracy I'd get the model that plays mood music, simulates a fireplace and pours champagne...

[8D]

[rofl] [rofl] [rofl]

;)

[KenMagel]

Why not get the model that reads minds and tells you what you should say?

[KenMagel]

Guesses on software improvements, anyone?
The major notetaking products (OneNote, GoBinder, Evolution, PlanPlus, etc.) will have new versions in the next six months with improved virtual printers, integrated PDF readers and writers, and expanded note flags capability. Their searches will be more flexible and usable. They will support links among notes and limited editing of imported documents. What do you think?

[KenMagel]

Guesses on Sales of Tablets, anyone?
In the period November 1, 2004 through April, 2005 (six months), 250,000 tablet pc's will be sold. In the second half of 2005 (May, 2005 on), 600,000 tablets will be sold.

[Wcrocker]

quote:Originally posted by Aussie Blue Boy

By June 2005 other manufacturers start to catch up with Toshiba.

Then Toshiba sprints ahead again!

- on board optical drive
- 6 hrs battery
- 25-30mm thick
- on-board GPS
- built in T.V.tuner
- built in D.V.cam
- built in scanner
- built in inkjet printer
- holographic presentation projection
- accelerometer controlled levitation function
- input spout for coffee beans, sugar, water, milk
- straw insertion point for ingestion of heated/mixed ingredients above


Hysterical! LOL!

[Spencer]

quote:Originally posted by Aussie Blue Boy

By June 2005 other manufacturers start to catch up with Toshiba.

Then Toshiba sprints ahead again!

- on board optical drive
- 6 hrs battery
- 25-30mm thick
- on-board GPS
- built in T.V.tuner
- built in D.V.cam
- built in scanner
- built in inkjet printer
- holographic presentation projection
- accelerometer controlled levitation function
- input spout for coffee beans, sugar, water, milk
- straw insertion point for ingestion of heated/mixed ingredients above

lol... [rofl] Does it come with its own personal assitant andriod too? :-)

[Spencer]

quote:Originally posted by KenMagel

Guesses on software improvements, anyone?
The major notetaking products (OneNote, GoBinder, Evolution, PlanPlus, etc.) will have new versions in the next six months with improved virtual printers, integrated PDF readers and writers, and expanded note flags capability. Their searches will be more flexible and usable. They will support links among notes and limited editing of imported documents. What do you think?

Well, not certain about software updates quite like that. GoBinder seems to be on a longer major release cycle than that.

Staying in the software arena though - I think (well, I know) we are going to start to see a whole slew of new Tablet PC targeted apps once the Microsoft "Does your app think in ink?" contest winners are announced.

[KenMagel]

When are the Microsoft winners supposed to be announced?