paper + laptop/desktop replacement

[stagefrog2]

Hi. I've had a Motion Computing M1400 for a few years now, and I LOVE it.

I've just convinced my mom to get a tablet. She's a big paper user AND has a bad back, so carrying around all that paper is not good for her (or the environment). This tablet pc will be her main computer. She's a heavy traveler for business. I need help finding the right one. Price is not an issue.

MUST HAVE:
-12.1" screen (to read 8.5x11 documents)
-active digitizer screen (NOT touchscreen)
-ability to do both landscape and portrait mode
-convertible form factor
-in-tablet place to store wacom pen
-wacom pen with eraser
-wifi

IMPORTANT
-lightweight
-able to run Vista
-battery life
-warranty/tech support

NICE, BUT NOT NECESSARY
-fingerprint reader
-bluetooth
-pre-n wifi
-WOW! factor

NOT IMPORTANT
-optical drive
-price

Thank you so much!

EDIT: hard drive size/speed also not important

[Gaz.dick]

For light weight and usability - you have to consider the HP 2710p. A very smart compact laptop, with the ultimate in battery (especially if the extended is used).

[stagefrog2]

For light weight and usability - you have to consider the HP 2710p. A very smart compact laptop, with the ultimate in battery (especially if the extended is used).


Hmm. It seems like there are no buttons in tablet mode for things like scrolling?

[stagefrog2]

Hmm, the more I look at weights, the more I'm thinking that maybe a slate with a keyboard/stand combo would be a better option. My M1400 is 3.1lbs (3.4 with battery?) and it does end up feeling heavy. MAYBE a 10" with really high resolution?