Mike Williams <mikew@Nospam.mvps.org> wrote:

> Woody wrote:
> > In article <uvtJxpaSFHA.3496@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl>,
> > not_monitored@example.com says...
> >
>
>>http://news.com.com/Microsoft+dreams...blet+PC/2100-1
012_3-5681655.html?tag=st.prev
> >>
> >>"Microsoft on Monday plans to show off pretty much the dream portable
> >>computer--a tiny tablet computer as thin as 10 sheets of paper with a
> >>camera, a battery that lasts all day and a price of about $800.
> >
> >
> > Drop the camera out of that and I would be at the door ready to buy one!
> >
> > Why has everything got to have a camera in it nowadays? Where is the
> > benefit for a tablet?
>
> If you're in a meeting, then a camera can capture whiteboard contents.
> OR you might be in a field location and want to capture an image. It
> might also be a Vaio-style webcam which is great for simple chat.
>
> Of course you might prefer a USB camera that gives more flexibility, or
> simply BT access to another image-capture device.

I would love a USB camera, as it gives me the flexability to take the
machine into my workplace or the workplace of my clients, rather than
one with a camera which means I have to leave it at home!



--
Woody
Alienrat Design Ltd