Hi,
It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a regular
but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to come visit. I
am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i wondered if you
might be able to help me. What are some models I can check out?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Steve

Steve, you can check the current listings on Tablet MVP Terri Stratton's web
site: http://thetabletpc.net . She's got comparison charts, etc., listed.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a regular
> but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to come visit. I
> am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i wondered if you
> might be able to help me. What are some models I can check out?
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> Steve
>

Thanks Chris,
Too bad she doesn't show the screen sizes of the various models. I guess
I'll have to check each one out individually. At least this is a great list
to start from.

Steve

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
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> Steve, you can check the current listings on Tablet MVP Terri Stratton's
> web site: http://thetabletpc.net . She's got comparison charts, etc.,
> listed.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
> news:%23nnQlBS6EHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>> It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a
>> regular but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to come
>> visit. I am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i
>> wondered if you might be able to help me. What are some models I can
>> check out?
>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>> Steve
>>
>
>

I thought I remembered seeing one that had an 8.4" screen. I can't seem to
find any reference to it though.

"Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks Chris,
> Too bad she doesn't show the screen sizes of the various models. I
> guess I'll have to check each one out individually. At least this is a
> great list to start from.
>
> Steve
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:emJYfGS6EHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Steve, you can check the current listings on Tablet MVP Terri Stratton's
>> web site: http://thetabletpc.net . She's got comparison charts, etc.,
>> listed.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23nnQlBS6EHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi,
>>> It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a
>>> regular but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to
>>> come visit. I am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i
>>> wondered if you might be able to help me. What are some models I can
>>> check out?
>>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>> Steve
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

She has the screen sizes, Steve. An example:
http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-slates.htm or
http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-convertibles.htm . An 8.4" screen, in my
opinion, would just be too small. That's like trying to write on a PPC,
where you cannot get a full sentence completed. 8-)
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
news:eVhbQOS6EHA.924@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Thanks Chris,
> Too bad she doesn't show the screen sizes of the various models. I
> guess I'll have to check each one out individually. At least this is a
> great list to start from.
>
> Steve
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:emJYfGS6EHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Steve, you can check the current listings on Tablet MVP Terri Stratton's
>> web site: http://thetabletpc.net . She's got comparison charts, etc.,
>> listed.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23nnQlBS6EHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi,
>>> It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a
>>> regular but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to
>>> come visit. I am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i
>>> wondered if you might be able to help me. What are some models I can
>>> check out?
>>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>> Steve
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

It will be used for a very specific purpose only. It will be replacing a
handheld device which hasn't been working very well for my client. We are
going to use it to do a TS session. It still needs to be very small so they
don't have to lug a big old beast around. They will be checking in cars with
it and printing off a receipt to give to the customer. That's its only
purpose. Nothing more, nothing less. In fact, I may uninstall pretty much
everything else possible to only allow that function. We don't need the
people using it to dink around with anything else on it. So, the smaller
screen is actually better due to the weight. It will be a heck of a lot
bigger than the handheld screen previously used.

I found the screen sizes listed by the way. Thanks. I also found a model
that might work. It is the V800XPT by TDV Vision. I'm right now looking for
a good price.

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
news:eE1sxWS6EHA.1392@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> She has the screen sizes, Steve. An example:
> http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-slates.htm or
> http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-convertibles.htm . An 8.4" screen, in
> my opinion, would just be too small. That's like trying to write on a
> PPC, where you cannot get a full sentence completed. 8-)
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
> news:eVhbQOS6EHA.924@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks Chris,
>> Too bad she doesn't show the screen sizes of the various models. I
>> guess I'll have to check each one out individually. At least this is a
>> great list to start from.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>> news:emJYfGS6EHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> Steve, you can check the current listings on Tablet MVP Terri Stratton's
>>> web site: http://thetabletpc.net . She's got comparison charts, etc.,
>>> listed.
>>> --
>>> Chris H.
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>> Associate Expert
>>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>
>>>
>>> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23nnQlBS6EHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi,
>>>> It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a
>>>> regular but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to
>>>> come visit. I am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i
>>>> wondered if you might be able to help me. What are some models I can
>>>> check out?
>>>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Very good. Glad you spotted something.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
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> It will be used for a very specific purpose only. It will be replacing a
> handheld device which hasn't been working very well for my client. We are
> going to use it to do a TS session. It still needs to be very small so
> they don't have to lug a big old beast around. They will be checking in
> cars with it and printing off a receipt to give to the customer. That's
> its only purpose. Nothing more, nothing less. In fact, I may uninstall
> pretty much everything else possible to only allow that function. We don't
> need the people using it to dink around with anything else on it. So, the
> smaller screen is actually better due to the weight. It will be a heck of
> a lot bigger than the handheld screen previously used.
>
> I found the screen sizes listed by the way. Thanks. I also found a model
> that might work. It is the V800XPT by TDV Vision. I'm right now looking
> for a good price.
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:eE1sxWS6EHA.1392@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> She has the screen sizes, Steve. An example:
>> http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-slates.htm or
>> http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-convertibles.htm . An 8.4" screen, in
>> my opinion, would just be too small. That's like trying to write on a
>> PPC, where you cannot get a full sentence completed. 8-)
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
>> news:eVhbQOS6EHA.924@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Thanks Chris,
>>> Too bad she doesn't show the screen sizes of the various models. I
>>> guess I'll have to check each one out individually. At least this is a
>>> great list to start from.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
>>> news:emJYfGS6EHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> Steve, you can check the current listings on Tablet MVP Terri
>>>> Stratton's web site: http://thetabletpc.net . She's got comparison
>>>> charts, etc., listed.
>>>> --
>>>> Chris H.
>>>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>>> Associate Expert
>>>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23nnQlBS6EHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a
>>>>> regular but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to
>>>>> come visit. I am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i
>>>>> wondered if you might be able to help me. What are some models I can
>>>>> check out?
>>>>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>>>> Steve
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

The Sony U750P:
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ebookComputers
is even smaller, but it uses regular Windows XP instead of XP Tablet, though
one can write on it using the ritePen software.

It is not clear whether Sony chose regular XP instead of Tablet XP because
their screen does not meet Tablet XP specs, they preferred ritePen to the
TIP for a screen this size or they preferred the backward support of ritePen
to that of Tablet XP.

"Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
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> It still needs to be very small so they don't have to lug a big old beast
> around. They will be checking in cars with it and printing off a receipt
> to give to the customer. That's its only purpose. Nothing more, nothing
> less. In fact, I may uninstall pretty much everything else possible to
> only allow that function. We don't need the people using it to dink around
> with anything else on it. So, the smaller screen is actually better due to
> the weight.

The "Tablet XP" that you're citing doesn't exist, Mickey. Tablet PCs run
Windows XP Pro as the operating system, with the Tablet PC Edition superset
on top (just like Media Center Edition computers run an MCE superset).

The real difference between a Tablet PC and one which doesn't run the Tablet
PC Edition is they probably are saving money by not using the digital
recognizers, so require the older touchscreens. Tablet PCs (with only one
exception I can think of which is dual) enable the users to put their hands
on the screen, whereas the touchscreens don't.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Mickey Segal" <ignored@example.com> wrote in message
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> The Sony U750P:
> http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ebookComputers
> is even smaller, but it uses regular Windows XP instead of XP Tablet,
> though one can write on it using the ritePen software.
>
> It is not clear whether Sony chose regular XP instead of Tablet XP because
> their screen does not meet Tablet XP specs, they preferred ritePen to the
> TIP for a screen this size or they preferred the backward support of
> ritePen to that of Tablet XP.
>
> "Steve Martin" <stevenmartin********.com> wrote in message
> news:ubsLGfS6EHA.1296@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> It still needs to be very small so they don't have to lug a big old beast
>> around. They will be checking in cars with it and printing off a receipt
>> to give to the customer. That's its only purpose. Nothing more, nothing
>> less. In fact, I may uninstall pretty much everything else possible to
>> only allow that function. We don't need the people using it to dink
>> around with anything else on it. So, the smaller screen is actually
>> better due to the weight.
>
>

Microsoft calls it "Windows XP Tablet PC Edition":
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...c/default.mspx
which is a bit of a mouthful so calling it Tablet XP (in contrast to regular
XP) seems like a reasonable shorthand.

"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
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> The "Tablet XP" that you're citing doesn't exist, Mickey. Tablet PCs run
> Windows XP Pro as the operating system, with the Tablet PC Edition
> superset on top (just like Media Center Edition computers run an MCE
> superset).

The full system name is even better. Check out "My Computer -> Properties ->
General" on your SP2 TabletPC :-)

"Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Version 2002 Service Pack 2"

Happy Holidays,
Stefan Wick
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"Mickey Segal" <ignored@example.com> wrote in message
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> Microsoft calls it "Windows XP Tablet PC Edition":
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...c/default.mspx
> which is a bit of a mouthful so calling it Tablet XP (in contrast to
> regular XP) seems like a reasonable shorthand.
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:Ox6np2T6EHA.2600@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> The "Tablet XP" that you're citing doesn't exist, Mickey. Tablet PCs run
>> Windows XP Pro as the operating system, with the Tablet PC Edition
>> superset on top (just like Media Center Edition computers run an MCE
>> superset).
>
>

Semantics. 8-) As Stefan pointed out, it is Windows XP. It you go hunt
for operating system issues in Microsoft's Knowledge Base, you'll find them
under Windows XP. There's no listing for Tablet PC alone.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Mickey Segal" <ignored@example.com> wrote in message
news:OWzU86U6EHA.2192@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Microsoft calls it "Windows XP Tablet PC Edition":
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...c/default.mspx
> which is a bit of a mouthful so calling it Tablet XP (in contrast to
> regular XP) seems like a reasonable shorthand.
>
> "Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
> news:Ox6np2T6EHA.2600@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> The "Tablet XP" that you're citing doesn't exist, Mickey. Tablet PCs run
>> Windows XP Pro as the operating system, with the Tablet PC Edition
>> superset on top (just like Media Center Edition computers run an MCE
>> superset).
>
>

The 10.4" convertible screen on the 3.08 lb. Acer C111 seems to be the
sweet spot between usability and portability for my part. Super light
and no larger than the leather legal pad I carried for decades. There
are times your just want that keyboard so a slate is not the way to go
for a general business use tablet. That said, slates are likely the only
way to go for many specifics apps like health care.

Chris H. wrote:
> She has the screen sizes, Steve. An example:
> http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-slates.htm or
> http://thetabletpc.net/comparison-convertibles.htm . An 8.4" screen, in my
> opinion, would just be too small. That's like trying to write on a PPC,
> where you cannot get a full sentence completed. 8-)

Hi Steve,
Hope its not too late. I purchased a NEC Versa Lite a few about 2 months
ago. I see Sams Club has it for $899!
Here is what NEC claims:
Thinnest/lightest on the market
0.6" thick
2.2 lbs.
10.4" wide-angle display

http://www.necsam.com/mobilesolution...Versa/LitePad/
I have not had any issues yet. Good Luck

"Steve Martin" wrote:

> Hi,
> It's been a while since I've visited this group. I used to be a regular
> but between moving and changing jobs etc. I lost the time to come visit. I
> am looking for an inexpensive tablet PC that is small. i wondered if you
> might be able to help me. What are some models I can check out?
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> Steve
>
>
>