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Title: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Glenn on Jan 26, 2010, 13:03:12
With the Apple isltae due tomorrow, HP have announced their own tablet PC. http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2010/01/26/hp_slate_latest/
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Rik on Jan 26, 2010, 13:04:33
I wonder if my GP will be able to prescribe them? ;)
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Simon on Jan 26, 2010, 13:05:47
They might be difficult to swallow.
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Rik on Jan 26, 2010, 13:06:50
I'm prepared to try! ;)
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Glenn on Jan 26, 2010, 13:18:48
If you can't, then, bend over :eek4:
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Rik on Jan 26, 2010, 14:31:20
Please may I have some more, sir. :)
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Technical Ben on Jan 26, 2010, 17:22:22
I want one! (or the apple version don't care)

I'd love a digital sketchbook. But the Wacom displays cost thousands, and you need a pc to hook it up to.
The slate lets you have touch/pen interfaces and is a mini pc all of it's own.
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Rik on Jan 26, 2010, 17:23:07
The Wacoms are nice though...
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Technical Ben on Jan 26, 2010, 22:51:42
I've got a small A5 Wacom. It's great. It's got everything you want in a product. Quality of build, tools, software that WORKS, ease of use, great technology with no lag and a small sleek pen.
It cost about £75 new 6 years ago. The replacement models cost even more now, similar to £90 price range.
The main problem with a slate/laptop with a touch screen is they rarely have a pen device. So I may not be able to draw on them (and will it be pressure sensitive?!). The pen just works so much quicker than a touch screen. It's like comparing a laser mouse to an old ball and wheeled one. :P
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Technical Ben on Jan 27, 2010, 18:52:09
Ok. Apple have just announced the launch of their Ipad. I cannot provide any info or links as EVERY website that host or even mentions information on the device has died due to overload.
Guess they must be using BT for servers. ;)
Title: Re: HP Tablet due 2010
Post by: Rik on Jan 27, 2010, 18:56:53
Have you looked here, Ben:

http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=18443.msg444274#msg444274