Two potential advantages of the Motion over the

[JDG]

Two potential advantages of the Motion over the Scribbler:

1. Viewing angle. This gets rave reviews on the Motion forum. Can anyone comment on the Scribbler 2100, in comparison?

2. Fan. Motion is fanless. My Fujitsu 4110 fan goes all the time, which is tiresome when using it 10 hours a day. Also distracting in meetings. If using wireless and using speech heavily, how frequently can I expect the Scribbler fan to be on?

Joe Graney, MD

[digitaldoc]

quote:Originally posted by JDG

Two potential advantages of the Motion over the Scribbler:


1. Viewing angle. This gets rave reviews on the Motion forum. Can anyone comment on the Scribbler 2100, in comparison?

2. Fan. Motion is fanless. My Fujitsu 4110 fan goes all the time, which is tiresome when using it 10 hours a day. Also distracting in meetings. If using wireless and using speech heavily, how frequently can I expect the Scribbler fan to be on?

Joe Graney, MD

1. The Motion angle is preferable but not critical to the way I use a TPC. Specifically, I hold and use the TPC so that I am looking straight on and the visual perception is the same as the Motion when in this position. There are times when I am glad that someone next to me can't see what I am doing (HIPAA) and there are times when I do place my TPC on the table and wish I could see it better.

2. Fan noise doesn't really bother me as long as it purrs and not rattles. Electronic components get hot and the faster the components the hotter they get. Motion has no fan but gets physically warm. Scribbler has a fan but perhaps does not get as hot. Unless there is some new heat dissipating material or liquid in a TPC, faster units will have a fan. The compromise is yours ;)

[digitaldoc]

Another variable to throw into the mix:

Is it better to have two batteries that last 2-4 hours, and recharges rapidly, or one battery that lasts 7-9 hours and takes longer to recharge? If you have two batteries, do you buy a separate charger?

My Scribbler battery lasts me all day but I do charge for an hour at noon. If my one battery dies, so does my use of the Scribbler. In my case I have a backup Acer C110 with two batteries. If money was no object, it would be a Motion ;)

[JDG]

Why in the world wouldn't the Scribble have a recharging stand, like all other Tablets? This amazes me.

Joe Graney, MD

[digitaldoc]

quote:Originally posted by JDG

Why in the world wouldn't the Scribble have a recharging stand, like all other Tablets? This amazes me.

Joe Graney, MD

Who says they don't? I know they sold a recharger and I assume that their Dock has some sort of recharging capability. Good question!

[JDG]

If are wants to use thetablet all day without a dock (slate mode all day) oneneeds to be able to have a backup battery readyto go. I don't see a recharger for additional batteries on the website. Perhaps it does exist but it is not on the website.

Joe Graney, MD

[digitaldoc]

quote:Originally posted by JDG

If are wants to use thetablet all day without a dock (slate mode all day) oneneeds to be able to have a backup battery readyto go. I don't see a recharger for additional batteries on the website. Perhaps it does exist but it is not on the website.

Joe Graney, MD

I don't see one on EV or Tatung. If I had an extra battery, I would be forced to recharge it in my existing unit. I do this with my two Acer batteries. I sent EV an email on this issue.

[JDG]

Thanks.

[aboo]

My VAR says battery charger coming in Sept.

[Mr H]

There is a docking station with a swiveling mount at http://www.rm.com/Secondary/Products...?cref=PD190782this is the UK rebranded version of the Electrovaya/Tatung.