Hello all, This is a newbie question from a p

[DoubleWah]

Hello all,

This is a newbie question from a potential buyer... I've used an ACER tablet at my local computer shop, but I think the Compaq looks much nicer... However, I notice that it isn't pressure sensitive.

What I loved about the tablet I played around with was how natural the writing looked on the screen. I have an IPAQ and the difference is extraordinary. It's hard to work out why the tablet ink looked so much better. I suddenly thought that it might be due to pressure sensitivity. So... my question is this:

Does the normal ink (i.e. not in a sketch pad program) look different on the Compaq because of the lack of pressure sensitivity?

Thanks!

Simon

P.S. Here's an screenshot I found off the web in a review of the ACER.

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/reviews/tpc_222.gif

Note that at the end of the strokes of the pen, the lines get narrower. Does this happen with the Compaq?

[Big Lar]

That screen shot is definately pressure sensitive ink. The compaq doesn't do this. But, the ink is still antialiased and very clear to read. The only difference is the differing thickness due to pressure. If this really is a big deal for you, I'd stay away from the Compaq.

Here is a side by side comparison:

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Speaking as an extremely happy Compaq owner, this doesn't matter to me. YMMV,

--Lar

[Appraiser]

I like the way the ink on the TC 1000 looks, and love the feel of writing with the pen on the glass screen.