News Week of August 24, 2008

HP Pavilion tx2130ea tablet PC review

When you think about tablet PCs, it's more than likely you'll think of a business tool. However, HP has taken a slightly different approach with the Pavilion tx2130ea and aimed it at the consumer market. By reducing the price to a more than affordable £699 and selling it through stores such as PC World it can reach a far wider audience.

The main difference between this device and HP's more expensive, business-focused tablets is the technology used in the screen. Instead of opting for the more expensive digitised panel, where you need a digital pen to activate the screen, the Pavilion tx2130ea uses a capacitive touchscreen display. This means you can use the supplied stylus or your finger to navigate around the screen.

Made from plastic, the chassis feels great to the touch and is robust enough for carrying around. The 12.1-inch screen sits on a central pivot that can be turned 180-degrees, changing the tx2130ea from a notebook into slate mode tablet. (Source: Stephen Patrick, Pocket Lint)
Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 by ChrisD
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TabletPc2.com $1000.00 Prize Drawing to Support the Lenovo Magnificent Mile Race for a Cure

TabletPc2.com is proud to a host a prize drawing with over $1000.00 in prizes for those who contribute $25.00 or more to the Lenovo Magnificent Mile Race in support of research against motor neuron diseases. 

The Lenovo Magnificent Mile is an annual race to raise money to fund research for two devastating motor neuron diseases: Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a variant of ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.  This third running of the race will take place on September 14th, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina near Lenovo executive headquarters.  Races include a competitive mile, fast run and walk, and kid’s races.  Participants, volunteers, sponsors and donations are currently being sought.  More information can be found at the event web site www.magmilerace.com

Motor neuron diseases are rare yet aggressive and cause the breakdown of voluntary movement of the muscles.  These diseases impair a person’s ability to walk, speak, swallow, breathe, and control arm and hand movement.  They are typically not hereditary and affect fewer than 30,000 people worldwide.  Because of the extreme rareness of these diseases, funding for research is scarce, which is why it is so important to provide support where possible.  For more information and ways to help, visit the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation (SPF) web site www.sp-foundation.org or call 877-SPF-GIVE.

"We know that those of you who can will want to help such a worthy cause, but to ad a little incentive were going to have a prize drawing with an assortment of prizes valued at over $1000.00 to TabletPc2.com readers who make an online donation of $25.00 or more to the Lenovo Magnificent Mile." Said Linda A. Epstein, Owner & Editor of TabletPc2.com.  (Source: Press Release)

Lenovo X200t Tablet PC breaks cover

The first live photo of Lenovo’s ThinkPad X200t Tablet PC has appeared, not long after the existence of the ultraportable itself was confirmed by the FCC.  Looking unsurprisingly similar to the ThinkPad X61t it replaces, the convertible notebook has a pen-enabled touchscreen and seems to continue the traditional “built like a tank” design ethos.  (Source: Ewdison Then, SlashGeaR)
Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 by ChrisD
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers introduces a stylish and affordable Tablet PC for students

Modern Tablet PC technology at a reasonable price makes the LIFEBOOK T1010 especially attractive for beginners

Fujitsu Siemens Computers introduces a brand new, fully equipped tablet PC at a price starting at €1199 (excluding VAT), making it an affordable option for beginners. The LIFEBOOK T1010 proves that low cost is not at the expense of performance, with series of features that make, for example, students’ lives much easier: The days of illegible hand-written scripts, tedious microfiche research and hours spent searching for information are over. Today's students are more networked and connected than ever before – and view the PC or notebook as a natural aid in their day-to-day learning.

The brilliant 13.3-inch display with passive digitizer makes it comfortable to work with for any application. The screen also reacts to touch for those who prefer to use their hands instead of the digitizer. Automatic handwriting recognition, as well as the option for handwritten entries, is another highlight for students: notes or manuscripts as well as hand-written mindmaps or comments on PFF files can all be digitalized instantly and can be re-accessed or reused easily. The display can be rotated in both directions, making it easy to work in a group and ensuring perfect handling – no matter what the circumstances.

The LIFEBOOK T1010, equipped with the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology or an Intel® Celeron® processor, is a powerful, as well as a stylish, companion. The convertible notebook has an appealing modern white look with additional design extras such as chrome cover hinges. If frosty white is too monotonous, users can personalize and restyle their tablet PC by selecting from a wide range of design skins. The design skins – developed by "DeinDesign" – are high quality individually printed vinyl, tailored exactly to the size of the LIFEBOOK T1010 and ready to use. Thanks to a glossy surface and an anti-abrasion covering, they not only look stylish, they also provide protection against scratches and blemishes.

The younger target group of the LIFEBOOK T1010 appreciates the combination of harmonized accessories. For that reason, Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides a fashionable backpack, matching the design of the notebook, and a small, easy-to-handle mouse.   (Source: Press Release)

Intel Adds Touch Screen Capabilities To Its Third-Gen Classmate PC

The new design is based on three major additions: the touch screen, with pen and on-screen keyboard for effective writing and drawing; the tablet mode, for increased mobility, with simple user-interface shell and quick launcher for tablet mode; and enhanced software, for an easier network connection and collaboration, as well as for an education-friendly content. (Source: Dee Chisamera, eFluxMedia)
Posted Monday, August 25, 2008 by ChrisD
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