Hello all,

I am considering purchasing a Tablet PC as a gift to my brother, who will be
returning to school in Jan. to finish his undergraduate degree. (He missed a
year due to a serious injury)

His previous computer was a Desktop PC, although he has used and is
comfortable with traditional notebook PCs. (My family has several laptops)

As such, my feeling is that a Convertible or Hybrid Table PC is most
appropriate. And my research has lead me to decide between three models. If
you don't mind, please share your opinions and experiences on these models.

1. Acer TMC303XMi
2. Gateway M275XL
3. Toshiba M200 or M205

My thoughts: I originally was dead set on the Toshiba because of all the
excellent reviews and posts from people who have used them. Additionally,
Toshiba offer the "oops" warranty incase it is dropped or otherwise broken
for 4 years. However, the CD burner is external, and the processor appears
to be the older "Barrius?" chip and not the Dothan.

Then I though I would get the Gateway, primarily because it has an
integrated DVD/CDRW drive. The other good thing about the Gateway is they
also provide an "oops" warranty for up to 5 years. However, I have not like
Gateway as a company for years, since they built, in my opinion, less than
stellar PCs back in the P1 and P2 days. Perhaps my impression is outdated,
I'd love feedback.

Then I found out about the Acer. I am thinking this could be the winner,
because it had integrated (modular) DVD R/W. I think this is great because
it will facilitate easier data backup. However, I cannot find any option to
buy warranty coverage incase it is dropped, or otherwise damaged.

Thus I turn to you for help, The Acer has the best feature set, but I am
concerned about TCO if it gets broken. The Gateway falls short of the Acer
because it cannot burn DVD for backup, and max ram is 1 GB instead of 2 GB,
but is better b/c warranty. Also GW suffers a reliability issue for me
currently. And Toshiba is a solid PC with the Warranty, but cannot even read
DVD much less write, plus it is external.

As for weight and mobility, I do see him lugging it to class, but not
carrying it around in use.( I.e. when he gets to class, he will be
stationary. I will buy the port replicator for whichever PC is chosen, so
that a printer and an extra AC cable will be available at his home.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Daryl

On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 03:27:22 -0400, "Daryl G." <Not@Provided.com>
wrote:

>Thus I turn to you for help, The Acer has the best feature set, but I am
>concerned about TCO if it gets broken. The Gateway falls short of the Acer
>because it cannot burn DVD for backup, and max ram is 1 GB instead of 2 GB,
>but is better b/c warranty. Also GW suffers a reliability issue for me
>currently. And Toshiba is a solid PC with the Warranty, but cannot even read
>DVD much less write, plus it is external.
>
>As for weight and mobility, I do see him lugging it to class, but not
>carrying it around in use.( I.e. when he gets to class, he will be
>stationary. I will buy the port replicator for whichever PC is chosen, so
>that a printer and an extra AC cable will be available at his home.

I don't know all the machines, but here are some thoughts, and a
confusing new input. I have the Toshiba M200 with docking station and
it works fine.

My biggest concern with a laptop is weight. I don't like wandering
through airports, or through the streets of Killorglin, Ireland, with
a lot of weight on my shoulder. I would in fact choose between nearly
equivalent configurations based on weight. So for me, the separate DVD
is an advantage, though I did miss it, a little bit, on a recent long
plane trip.

A colleague of mine has a Motion tablet where even the keyboard is
detachable. That's an interesting option to me, and I hope to visit
with him and check out his machine soon. For at least some of the
things I do, I might not need the keyboard. However, since I started
paying attention, I have noticed that I do use the keyboard, at least
a little bit, most every day and every place I take the computer.

So, for me: weight is primary. Processor and speed very secondary. And
I use the machine to run things like Visual Studio, which is a pretty
heavy program, and the Tosh works just fine.

Of course one possibility is to ask him ...

Good luck ... and what a good brother you must be!

--
Ron Jeffries
www.XProgramming.com
I'm giving the best advice I have. You get to decide if it's true for you.

I have a few Tablets and have found that I use the keyboard less and less.
With programs such as MessagEase and AlphaTap, it becomes second nature to
use them as input with results almost as fast as typing and certainly faster
and with better recognition than handwriting.

Since you mentioned a hybrid, I'm going to toss a couple more into the mix.
Both Motion and Electrovaya make keyboards where the screen easily slides
into the board, making them, in effect, a hybrid. You might want to check
the View Anywhere screen on the Motion in case any of his classes are in
bright light, or he's working next to a sunny window. The Electrovaya has
great battery life.

I like Acer for a 14" model if you want to have an optical drive.

If you can wait a bit, you'll see some a new model coming out fairly soon
that has both an optical drive builtin and a much lower price point. The
Averatec should be making its debut very soon.

You can check specs on all released models at the comparison page on my site
(listed in my signature).

--
Terri Stratton
Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
http://thetabletpc.net
Expert Zone - http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/default.asp


"Daryl G." <Not@Provided.com> wrote in message
news:%23Btn4e5SEHA.2504@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Hello all,
>
> I am considering purchasing a Tablet PC as a gift to my brother, who will
> be
> returning to school in Jan. to finish his undergraduate degree. (He missed
> a
> year due to a serious injury)
>
> His previous computer was a Desktop PC, although he has used and is
> comfortable with traditional notebook PCs. (My family has several laptops)
>
> As such, my feeling is that a Convertible or Hybrid Table PC is most
> appropriate. And my research has lead me to decide between three models.
> If
> you don't mind, please share your opinions and experiences on these
> models.
>
> 1. Acer TMC303XMi
> 2. Gateway M275XL
> 3. Toshiba M200 or M205
>
> My thoughts: I originally was dead set on the Toshiba because of all the
> excellent reviews and posts from people who have used them. Additionally,
> Toshiba offer the "oops" warranty incase it is dropped or otherwise broken
> for 4 years. However, the CD burner is external, and the processor appears
> to be the older "Barrius?" chip and not the Dothan.
>
> Then I though I would get the Gateway, primarily because it has an
> integrated DVD/CDRW drive. The other good thing about the Gateway is they
> also provide an "oops" warranty for up to 5 years. However, I have not
> like
> Gateway as a company for years, since they built, in my opinion, less than
> stellar PCs back in the P1 and P2 days. Perhaps my impression is outdated,
> I'd love feedback.
>
> Then I found out about the Acer. I am thinking this could be the winner,
> because it had integrated (modular) DVD R/W. I think this is great because
> it will facilitate easier data backup. However, I cannot find any option
> to
> buy warranty coverage incase it is dropped, or otherwise damaged.
>
> Thus I turn to you for help, The Acer has the best feature set, but I am
> concerned about TCO if it gets broken. The Gateway falls short of the Acer
> because it cannot burn DVD for backup, and max ram is 1 GB instead of 2
> GB,
> but is better b/c warranty. Also GW suffers a reliability issue for me
> currently. And Toshiba is a solid PC with the Warranty, but cannot even
> read
> DVD much less write, plus it is external.
>
> As for weight and mobility, I do see him lugging it to class, but not
> carrying it around in use.( I.e. when he gets to class, he will be
> stationary. I will buy the port replicator for whichever PC is chosen, so
> that a printer and an extra AC cable will be available at his home.
>
> Thanks in advance for your feedback.
>
> Daryl
>
>

Just to let you know, Acer do a 3 year accidental damage coverage for UK £99. I'm getting my Acer C111 in two days, I cant wait !

On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 06:27:55 -0700, "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net>
wrote:

>I have a few Tablets and have found that I use the keyboard less and less.
>With programs such as MessagEase and AlphaTap, it becomes second nature to
>use them as input with results almost as fast as typing and certainly faster
>and with better recognition than handwriting.

Yes ... but I'd not want to type a document ... or even an e-mail ...
that way. How about you?

--
Ron Jeffries
www.XProgramming.com
I'm giving the best advice I have. You get to decide if it's true for you.

Nor would I, which is where the attachable keyboards come in. Or, a full
sized keyboard on the desk, with or without a docking station.

My comments weren't to discourage a keyboard, but to show some other
options.

--
Terri Stratton
Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
http://thetabletpc.net
Expert Zone - http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/default.asp


"Ronald E Jeffries" <ronjeffries@acm.org> wrote in message
news:qrq6c0tur0ci1no2g74b9qrr1ff8p8i6qd@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 06:27:55 -0700, "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net>
> wrote:
>
>>I have a few Tablets and have found that I use the keyboard less and less.
>>With programs such as MessagEase and AlphaTap, it becomes second nature to
>>use them as input with results almost as fast as typing and certainly
>>faster
>>and with better recognition than handwriting.
>
> Yes ... but I'd not want to type a document ... or even an e-mail ...
> that way. How about you?
>
> --
> Ron Jeffries
> www.XProgramming.com
> I'm giving the best advice I have. You get to decide if it's true for you.

AlphaTap is a pen-based typing/shorthand software utility for tablets
which allows keyboard-speed input - 40-50 wpm.
http://networkimprov.net/alphatap/

I personally love my NEC Versa. I used to carry a spiral-bound
notebook everywhere, but now I carry the NEC tablet, even when I'm not
planning to use it. Its battery life is short, but the power adapter
is light, so I take that if I might be on it for a while. I would
definitely NOT carry a tablet with a built-in DVD and keyboard
everywhere... ugh!

Many convertible tablet users reportedly abandon the tablet mode of
their machines in favor of keyboard mode (except for an occasional
sketch), because handwriting is a very slow way to interact with a PC.
Handwriting is OK for certain applications, but it's not a general
purpose alternative to typing. If you take handwritten notes in your
own abbreviated style, the tablet is a fine alternative to paper, but
don't expect it to recognize your work!

We produced AlphaTap because it was clear that pen-based typing could
reach keyboard speeds, and because in many cases where you need to
write more than abbreviated notes the keyboard's ergonomics just
aren't appropriate.

Best,

Liam Breck
Network Improv
Boston, Mass. USA
http://networkimprov.net/alphatap/


"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message news:<OjzPZo8SEHA.1472@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl>...
> I have a few Tablets and have found that I use the keyboard less and less.
> With programs such as MessagEase and AlphaTap, it becomes second nature to
> use them as input with results almost as fast as typing and certainly faster
> and with better recognition than handwriting.
>
> Since you mentioned a hybrid, I'm going to toss a couple more into the mix.
> Both Motion and Electrovaya make keyboards where the screen easily slides
> into the board, making them, in effect, a hybrid. You might want to check
> the View Anywhere screen on the Motion in case any of his classes are in
> bright light, or he's working next to a sunny window. The Electrovaya has
> great battery life.
>
> I like Acer for a 14" model if you want to have an optical drive.
>
> If you can wait a bit, you'll see some a new model coming out fairly soon
> that has both an optical drive builtin and a much lower price point. The
> Averatec should be making its debut very soon.
>
> You can check specs on all released models at the comparison page on my site
> (listed in my signature).
>
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
> http://thetabletpc.net
> Expert Zone - http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/default.asp

On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 13:04:21 -0700, "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net>
wrote:

>Nor would I, which is where the attachable keyboards come in. Or, a full
>sized keyboard on the desk, with or without a docking station.
>
>My comments weren't to discourage a keyboard, but to show some other
>options.

Yes. I'm hoping that those neat laser-drawn keyboard things work
someday. Has anyone tried one of those yet?

--
Ron Jeffries
www.XProgramming.com
I'm giving the best advice I have. You get to decide if it's true for you.

On 6 Jun 2004 13:38:48 -0700, news.ggl@networkimprov.net (AlphaTap
News) wrote:

>AlphaTap is a pen-based typing/shorthand software utility for tablets
>which allows keyboard-speed input - 40-50 wpm.
>http://networkimprov.net/alphatap/

Very interesting! You note here, though some might think it perilously
close to spam, has induced at least this reader to try your product.

Thanks!

--
Ron Jeffries
www.XProgramming.com
I'm giving the best advice I have. You get to decide if it's true for you.

Warranties:
In terms of companies honoring warranty and quality of products, the 3 choices you list are all similar. Just keep in mind that if you purchase the product for him that the warranty is for the person's name on the invoice, so you will want to remember to include his name in addition to your name.

You'll have to judge about whether the time on the warranty is important to you. From a consumer standpoint, just like life insurance - don't over buy on warranty. Faulty hardware typically fails in the first several hours of use, so if there is going to be a problem you'll find out quickly. More likely, there will be physical damage that is caused by use and physical damage is not covered under a warranty - yes, you get access to technical support through the warranty and this can be a plus.

The Acer TravelMate C300 comes with a standard 1-year manufacturer warranty. After you receive the unit, you can go to https://secure.tx.acer.com/FindSyste...0Your%20System to register the system and then at that time you can purchase an extended warranty. (Technically, you can purchase the extended warranty with the system, but just watch the markup that the vendor may add.) https://secure.tx.acer.com/FindSyste...our%20Warranty

Models:
As Terri described, you have many choices. You can spend a lot of time considering the options, so keep in mind your list of priorities.

If he is an art, graphics design, computer science student or another where display resolution will be important then the M200 is a good choice because it has an SXGA+ display, whereas the others are XGA (1024x768).

The Gateway, Acer, and Toshiba can be configured to be the most powerful Tablet PCs because they support the standard Intel Pentium M processor (Banias and some are already shipping with Dothan).

You questioned whether he would carry the Tablet around in class. I take it from that comment that he will not be in a research lab or doing field work. So, the weight doesn't sound like it is as much of an issue.

Accessories:
The port replicator is a good idea. I also suggest that you get him an extra battery. This way he won't have to be concerned about charging. Terri mentioned battery life and this is one prime advantage of the Electrovaya - it has a battery life of around 7 hours.

__________________
-- Lora Heiny

TabletPCPost | WhatIsNew | TechnologyQuestions

Ron,

Thanks. My boss at work has the motion with the hard case keyboard. It is
cool, but would be good for the true tablet mode user, who needs to type
occasionally. I can't see it holding up to years of continuous use.

I am less concerned about an extra pound than him not backing up how work.
After reading Phil's post, I think I am leaning to the Acer. I really
appreciate your input. If you know of any other TPC that have DVD burners
available please let me know.

Thanks,

Daryl


"Ronald E Jeffries" <ronjeffries@acm.org> wrote in message
news:ga26c0trk2t7ua6f6r9ckulnsutljjav77@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 03:27:22 -0400, "Daryl G." <Not@Provided.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Thus I turn to you for help, The Acer has the best feature set, but I am
> >concerned about TCO if it gets broken. The Gateway falls short of the
Acer
> >because it cannot burn DVD for backup, and max ram is 1 GB instead of 2
GB,
> >but is better b/c warranty. Also GW suffers a reliability issue for me
> >currently. And Toshiba is a solid PC with the Warranty, but cannot even
read
> >DVD much less write, plus it is external.
> >
> >As for weight and mobility, I do see him lugging it to class, but not
> >carrying it around in use.( I.e. when he gets to class, he will be
> >stationary. I will buy the port replicator for whichever PC is chosen, so
> >that a printer and an extra AC cable will be available at his home.
>
> I don't know all the machines, but here are some thoughts, and a
> confusing new input. I have the Toshiba M200 with docking station and
> it works fine.
>
> My biggest concern with a laptop is weight. I don't like wandering
> through airports, or through the streets of Killorglin, Ireland, with
> a lot of weight on my shoulder. I would in fact choose between nearly
> equivalent configurations based on weight. So for me, the separate DVD
> is an advantage, though I did miss it, a little bit, on a recent long
> plane trip.
>
> A colleague of mine has a Motion tablet where even the keyboard is
> detachable. That's an interesting option to me, and I hope to visit
> with him and check out his machine soon. For at least some of the
> things I do, I might not need the keyboard. However, since I started
> paying attention, I have noticed that I do use the keyboard, at least
> a little bit, most every day and every place I take the computer.
>
> So, for me: weight is primary. Processor and speed very secondary. And
> I use the machine to run things like Visual Studio, which is a pretty
> heavy program, and the Tosh works just fine.
>
> Of course one possibility is to ask him ...
>
> Good luck ... and what a good brother you must be!
>
> --
> Ron Jeffries
> www.XProgramming.com
> I'm giving the best advice I have. You get to decide if it's true for you.

Terri,

Thanks for the input, I had actually visited your site before my initial
post.

My follow question, alluded to in my post to Ron, is due you think the
hardshell case on the motion could really withstand daily use over a period
of years? Am I think about this wrong, do tablet owners use the TPC for note
taking, but dock it when ever they are doing traditional writing?

Thanks,

Daryl
"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
news:OjzPZo8SEHA.1472@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> I have a few Tablets and have found that I use the keyboard less and less.
> With programs such as MessagEase and AlphaTap, it becomes second nature to
> use them as input with results almost as fast as typing and certainly
faster
> and with better recognition than handwriting.
>
> Since you mentioned a hybrid, I'm going to toss a couple more into the
mix.
> Both Motion and Electrovaya make keyboards where the screen easily slides
> into the board, making them, in effect, a hybrid. You might want to check
> the View Anywhere screen on the Motion in case any of his classes are in
> bright light, or he's working next to a sunny window. The Electrovaya has
> great battery life.
>
> I like Acer for a 14" model if you want to have an optical drive.
>
> If you can wait a bit, you'll see some a new model coming out fairly soon
> that has both an optical drive builtin and a much lower price point. The
> Averatec should be making its debut very soon.
>
> You can check specs on all released models at the comparison page on my
site
> (listed in my signature).
>
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
> http://thetabletpc.net
> Expert Zone - http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/default.asp
>
>
> "Daryl G." <Not@Provided.com> wrote in message
> news:%23Btn4e5SEHA.2504@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I am considering purchasing a Tablet PC as a gift to my brother, who
will
> > be
> > returning to school in Jan. to finish his undergraduate degree. (He
missed
> > a
> > year due to a serious injury)
> >
> > His previous computer was a Desktop PC, although he has used and is
> > comfortable with traditional notebook PCs. (My family has several
laptops)
> >
> > As such, my feeling is that a Convertible or Hybrid Table PC is most
> > appropriate. And my research has lead me to decide between three models.
> > If
> > you don't mind, please share your opinions and experiences on these
> > models.
> >
> > 1. Acer TMC303XMi
> > 2. Gateway M275XL
> > 3. Toshiba M200 or M205
> >
> > My thoughts: I originally was dead set on the Toshiba because of all the
> > excellent reviews and posts from people who have used them.
Additionally,
> > Toshiba offer the "oops" warranty incase it is dropped or otherwise
broken
> > for 4 years. However, the CD burner is external, and the processor
appears
> > to be the older "Barrius?" chip and not the Dothan.
> >
> > Then I though I would get the Gateway, primarily because it has an
> > integrated DVD/CDRW drive. The other good thing about the Gateway is
they
> > also provide an "oops" warranty for up to 5 years. However, I have not
> > like
> > Gateway as a company for years, since they built, in my opinion, less
than
> > stellar PCs back in the P1 and P2 days. Perhaps my impression is
outdated,
> > I'd love feedback.
> >
> > Then I found out about the Acer. I am thinking this could be the winner,
> > because it had integrated (modular) DVD R/W. I think this is great
because
> > it will facilitate easier data backup. However, I cannot find any option
> > to
> > buy warranty coverage incase it is dropped, or otherwise damaged.
> >
> > Thus I turn to you for help, The Acer has the best feature set, but I am
> > concerned about TCO if it gets broken. The Gateway falls short of the
Acer
> > because it cannot burn DVD for backup, and max ram is 1 GB instead of 2
> > GB,
> > but is better b/c warranty. Also GW suffers a reliability issue for me
> > currently. And Toshiba is a solid PC with the Warranty, but cannot even
> > read
> > DVD much less write, plus it is external.
> >
> > As for weight and mobility, I do see him lugging it to class, but not
> > carrying it around in use.( I.e. when he gets to class, he will be
> > stationary. I will buy the port replicator for whichever PC is chosen,
so
> > that a printer and an extra AC cable will be available at his home.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your feedback.
> >
> > Daryl
> >
> >
>

Lora,

Thanks! He is a business major and will be working on case studies,
presentations, and financials. I see him getting the most use of the Tablet
using it as a note taking tool in lectures, and as a marking up documents
tool for internet research.

The standard warranty is not so much my concern. I almost never buy extended
warranties, but with the LCD being so important to the TPC, I want to make
sure that he is covered for the case where he drops it. (I dropped my work
laptop once, and Dell replaced the LCD for free under the Complete Care
warranty. That convinced me that these are worth while for portable
computers, which tend to be more abused. Thus three years is the expected
life of this machine for him, after which, he will probably get another. It
now seems all three machines can go out to three years with full coverage in
warranty. As such, I am leaning to the Acer due to the DVD burner, which he
can use for backup.

If the M200 had DVD, I would buy that because of the better resolution, but
I think that XGA will be good enough for him. I already told him that it
won't be an awesome gamming machine, to which he said "Cool, I've got the
Xbox for that"

Thanks

Daryl


"Lora" <Lora.17gev5@no-mx.forums.yourdomain.com.au> wrote in message
news:Lora.17gev5@no-mx.forums.yourdomain.com.au...
>
> Warranties:
> In terms of companies honoring warranty and quality of products, the 3
> choices you list are all similar. Just keep in mind that if you
> purchase the product for him that the warranty is for the person's name
> on the invoice, so you will want to remember to include his name in
> addition to your name.
>
> You'll have to judge about whether the time on the warranty is
> important to you. From a consumer standpoint, just like life insurance
> - don't over buy on warranty. Faulty hardware typically fails in the
> first several hours of use, so if there is going to be a problem you'll
> find out quickly. More likely, there will be physical damage that is
> caused by use and physical damage is not covered under a warranty -
> yes, you get access to technical support through the warranty and this
> can be a plus.
>
> The Acer TravelMate C300 comes with a standard 1-year manufacturer
> warranty. After you receive the unit, you can go to
> http://tinyurl.com/2tdeh to register the system and then at that time
> you can purchase an extended warranty. (Technically, you can purchase
> the extended warranty with the system, but just watch the markup that
> the vendor may add.) http://tinyurl.com/2erxx
>
> Models:
> As Terri described, you have many choices. You can spend a lot of time
> considering the options, so keep in mind your list of priorities.
>
> If he is an art, graphics design, computer science student or another
> where display resolution will be important then the M200 is a good
> choice because it has an SXGA+ display, whereas the others are XGA
> (1024x768).
>
> The Gateway, Acer, and Toshiba can be configured to be the most
> powerful Tablet PCs because they support the standard Intel Pentium M
> processor (Banias and some are already shipping with Dothan).
>
> You questioned whether he would carry the Tablet around in class. I
> take it from that comment that he will not be in a research lab or
> doing field work. So, the weight doesn't sound like it is as much of an
> issue.
>
> Accessories:
> The port replicator is a good idea. I also suggest that you get him an
> extra battery. This way he won't have to be concerned about charging.
> Terri mentioned battery life and this is one prime advantage of the
> Electrovaya - it has a battery life of around 7 hours.
>
>
> --
> Lora
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Lora's Profile: http://www.tabletquestions.com/member.php?userid=8
> View this thread: http://www.tabletquestions.com/showthread.php?t=1909
>

"Daryl G." <Not@Provided.com> wrote in message
news:%23a1lA0BTEHA.3012@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Ron,
>
> Thanks. My boss at work has the motion with the hard case keyboard. It is
> cool, but would be good for the true tablet mode user, who needs to type
> occasionally. I can't see it holding up to years of continuous use.

If travelling outside the US, then Motion is not a good choice as they won't
support you. Toshiba, Dell, and Acer are more global.

As it happens I just took delivery of the new hardcase keyboard (as I'm in
US for the week) and it's very cool but some of the keys are very stiff and
drop out consistently. Two other gripes with it are
1) it should have at least one more angle position for the tablet so that
you can adjust for ambient light
2) the sideways USB connector requires that you use the left-most of the two
USB ports. It seems to me that if I use USB 2.0 devices with my tablet (an
M1300) that they always complain that the other port is not fast enough, so
I always use the slower port for the keyboard. I don't know if it's possible
but it seems like I have a USB 1 and a USB 2 port on the M1300.

Now now... the post was applicable to the subject of the group and the
conversation. Not all promotion is spam.

--
Josh Einstein
Einstein Technologies
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Add ink input to Outlook with Tablet Enhancements for Outlook! Only $19.99!
http://www.einsteinware.com

"Ronald E Jeffries" <ronjeffries@acm.org> wrote in message
news:bt37c05s24uo0m6kgd445co7pceogrev6d@4ax.com...
> On 6 Jun 2004 13:38:48 -0700, news.ggl@networkimprov.net (AlphaTap
> News) wrote:
>
> >AlphaTap is a pen-based typing/shorthand software utility for tablets
> >which allows keyboard-speed input - 40-50 wpm.
> >http://networkimprov.net/alphatap/
>
> Very interesting! You note here, though some might think it perilously
> close to spam, has induced at least this reader to try your product.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Ron Jeffries
> www.XProgramming.com
> I'm giving the best advice I have. You get to decide if it's true for you.