Hi all

I've seen the site with the tablet comparisons. I've looked at various
offers in the Internet.

I'm interested in a "padd" (not a convertible) type of machine, and liked
the look of the new Fujitsu. But I was talking to someone and was told that
the machines from this company are unreliable and the service poor. He
recommended HP.

Does anyone have any experience with either company (or their new product
lines)?

Also, what kinds of "extras" are really necessary for a Tablet? For example,
do I have to buy a battery charger, or will the battery charge when I'm
plugged in (just like a laptop)? What about protective sheets? Anything else
a "newbie" should know about?

.. Cindy

Hi, Cindy,

The Fujitsu is a nice Tablet. I've used a few of their models.

You don't need a battery charger as it will charge when plugged in.

Fujitsu is the only manufacturer that I've seen that suggests using
protective sheets over the screen.

As for the service, I haven't heard a lot of horror stories, but I'm not
sure how they are overseas. I've seen some reviews of the Siemens and
people seem to be pleased with them.

The HP TC1100 has one of the most popular form factors. Now that some other
manufacturers have added attachable keyboards, the choice is a bit broader.

I don't know which companies sell in Europe. You have some available that
we can't get and I'm sure the opposite is true, too.
--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Featured Communities
Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC

"Cindy Meister" <Cindy-M.@swissonline.ch> wrote in message
news:FB2213BA-7367-4E10-926A-0CCB65C0A4FF@microsoft.com...
> Hi all
>
> I've seen the site with the tablet comparisons. I've looked at various
> offers in the Internet.
>
> I'm interested in a "padd" (not a convertible) type of machine, and liked
> the look of the new Fujitsu. But I was talking to someone and was told
> that
> the machines from this company are unreliable and the service poor. He
> recommended HP.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with either company (or their new product
> lines)?
>
> Also, what kinds of "extras" are really necessary for a Tablet? For
> example,
> do I have to buy a battery charger, or will the battery charge when I'm
> plugged in (just like a laptop)? What about protective sheets? Anything
> else
> a "newbie" should know about?
>
> .. Cindy
>

Thanks, terri :-)

A follow-up question, if I may:

You mention "form factor" in relation to the HP. What do you mean by that?
Just the way it looks?

.. Cindy

"terri" wrote:

> Hi, Cindy,
>
> The Fujitsu is a nice Tablet. I've used a few of their models.
>
> You don't need a battery charger as it will charge when plugged in.
>
> Fujitsu is the only manufacturer that I've seen that suggests using
> protective sheets over the screen.
>
> As for the service, I haven't heard a lot of horror stories, but I'm not
> sure how they are overseas. I've seen some reviews of the Siemens and
> people seem to be pleased with them.
>
> The HP TC1100 has one of the most popular form factors. Now that some other
> manufacturers have added attachable keyboards, the choice is a bit broader.
>
> I don't know which companies sell in Europe. You have some available that
> we can't get and I'm sure the opposite is true, too.
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Editor / Owner
> http://thetabletpc.net
> http://themediacenterpc.net
> Microsoft Featured Communities
> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
>
> "Cindy Meister" <Cindy-M.@swissonline.ch> wrote in message
> news:FB2213BA-7367-4E10-926A-0CCB65C0A4FF@microsoft.com...
> > Hi all
> >
> > I've seen the site with the tablet comparisons. I've looked at various
> > offers in the Internet.
> >
> > I'm interested in a "padd" (not a convertible) type of machine, and liked
> > the look of the new Fujitsu. But I was talking to someone and was told
> > that
> > the machines from this company are unreliable and the service poor. He
> > recommended HP.
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience with either company (or their new product
> > lines)?
> >
> > Also, what kinds of "extras" are really necessary for a Tablet? For
> > example,
> > do I have to buy a battery charger, or will the battery charge when I'm
> > plugged in (just like a laptop)? What about protective sheets? Anything
> > else
> > a "newbie" should know about?
> >
> > .. Cindy
> >
>
>
>

Hi, Cindy,

The HP TC1100 is the only "hybrid" Tablet on the market. Although others
also have attachable keyboards that pretty much turn a Tablet into notebook
style, the HP is the only one where the keyboard comes standard. Others,
such as the Motion or the Electrovaya, are optional.

What it all means is that you can use the slate just as a slate without
carrying the keyboard around. It can be left at your desk or in a
briefcase. It really cuts down on the weight.

I don't know if you've seen the review I just did on the Motion LE1600, but
you can see how it looks with the keyboard attached and unattached there.
The HP page shows the hybrid.

If screen size is a consideration, the HP is 10.4" and Fujitsu 5000 series
comes in both 10.4 and 12.1" sizes. Also, if you'll be using it outside,
both the Fujitsu and the HP have wide-angle viewing and the Fujitsu has an
available indoor/outdoor screen.
--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Featured Communities
Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC

"Cindy Meister" <Cindy-M.@swissonline.ch> wrote in message
news:FE3A639E-DF3F-488F-9AD2-C79C4D47C929@microsoft.com...
> Thanks, terri :-)
>
> A follow-up question, if I may:
>
> You mention "form factor" in relation to the HP. What do you mean by that?
> Just the way it looks?
>
> .. Cindy
>
> "terri" wrote:
>
>> Hi, Cindy,
>>
>> The Fujitsu is a nice Tablet. I've used a few of their models.
>>
>> You don't need a battery charger as it will charge when plugged in.
>>
>> Fujitsu is the only manufacturer that I've seen that suggests using
>> protective sheets over the screen.
>>
>> As for the service, I haven't heard a lot of horror stories, but I'm not
>> sure how they are overseas. I've seen some reviews of the Siemens and
>> people seem to be pleased with them.
>>
>> The HP TC1100 has one of the most popular form factors. Now that some
>> other
>> manufacturers have added attachable keyboards, the choice is a bit
>> broader.
>>
>> I don't know which companies sell in Europe. You have some available
>> that
>> we can't get and I'm sure the opposite is true, too.
>> --
>> Terri Stratton
>> Editor / Owner
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> http://themediacenterpc.net
>> Microsoft Featured Communities
>> Microsoft Windows MVP - Tablet PC
>>
>> "Cindy Meister" <Cindy-M.@swissonline.ch> wrote in message
>> news:FB2213BA-7367-4E10-926A-0CCB65C0A4FF@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi all
>> >
>> > I've seen the site with the tablet comparisons. I've looked at various
>> > offers in the Internet.
>> >
>> > I'm interested in a "padd" (not a convertible) type of machine, and
>> > liked
>> > the look of the new Fujitsu. But I was talking to someone and was told
>> > that
>> > the machines from this company are unreliable and the service poor. He
>> > recommended HP.
>> >
>> > Does anyone have any experience with either company (or their new
>> > product
>> > lines)?
>> >
>> > Also, what kinds of "extras" are really necessary for a Tablet? For
>> > example,
>> > do I have to buy a battery charger, or will the battery charge when I'm
>> > plugged in (just like a laptop)? What about protective sheets? Anything
>> > else
>> > a "newbie" should know about?
>> >
>> > .. Cindy
>> >
>>
>>
>>

I just got my Fujitsu ST5020 yesterday, so I am not the one who will give
you any reliability answers about Fujitsu -- but I did read a lot of reviews
and ratings before I made a decision and it seemed to me that they were
highly regarded. I do not recall seeing anything at all about Fujitsu
having any particular problems with quality or service. In fact, Fujuitsu
makes a big deal of the fact that their tablets and laptops are built by
them (mine came from Osaka, Japan), not outsourced to China as most are.

As for service, I have had occasion to call them a couple of times -- to
order an accessory (a bump case) and then make arrangements to send it back.
(Didn't like it, obviously.) This morning, Saturday, the people at Fujitsu
who would give me an RA number were not in, but a support tech picked up the
phone in under a minute. He was very pleasant, ready to help and, btw,
sounded like he was from California, not Bangladore.

The other person I talked to there a few days ago was equally friendly,
helpful -- and picked up the phone immediately. And btw, my tablet seems
(knock on wood) to be exactly as ordered with no quality problems
whatsoever, right out of the box.

If a true, thin, beautiful slate is what you want, check out the ST5020. I
got mine from Tiger. They're expensive but, so far, seem worth it.

I put the protective sheet on the screen, just as Fujitsu wanted me to do,
before I even booted it up. I see no problem at all with it and I like the
security of knowing it's on there.

mack
austin


"Cindy Meister" <Cindy-M.@swissonline.ch> wrote in message
news:FB2213BA-7367-4E10-926A-0CCB65C0A4FF@microsoft.com...
> Hi all
>
> I've seen the site with the tablet comparisons. I've looked at various
> offers in the Internet.
>
> I'm interested in a "padd" (not a convertible) type of machine, and liked
> the look of the new Fujitsu. But I was talking to someone and was told
> that
> the machines from this company are unreliable and the service poor. He
> recommended HP.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with either company (or their new product
> lines)?
>
> Also, what kinds of "extras" are really necessary for a Tablet? For
> example,
> do I have to buy a battery charger, or will the battery charge when I'm
> plugged in (just like a laptop)? What about protective sheets? Anything
> else
> a "newbie" should know about?
>
> .. Cindy
>

Hi Mack

Thanks for sharing your experiences :-) Still haven't made up my mind, yet,
but I'm slowly getting there!

(And thanks again to terri for the additional info.)

-- cindy

"Mack McKinnon" wrote:

> I just got my Fujitsu ST5020 yesterday, so I am not the one who will give
> you any reliability answers about Fujitsu -- but I did read a lot of reviews
> and ratings before I made a decision and it seemed to me that they were
> highly regarded. I do not recall seeing anything at all about Fujitsu
> having any particular problems with quality or service. In fact, Fujuitsu
> makes a big deal of the fact that their tablets and laptops are built by
> them (mine came from Osaka, Japan), not outsourced to China as most are.
>
> As for service, I have had occasion to call them a couple of times -- to
> order an accessory (a bump case) and then make arrangements to send it back.
> (Didn't like it, obviously.) This morning, Saturday, the people at Fujitsu
> who would give me an RA number were not in, but a support tech picked up the
> phone in under a minute. He was very pleasant, ready to help and, btw,
> sounded like he was from California, not Bangladore.
>
> The other person I talked to there a few days ago was equally friendly,
> helpful -- and picked up the phone immediately. And btw, my tablet seems
> (knock on wood) to be exactly as ordered with no quality problems
> whatsoever, right out of the box.
>
> If a true, thin, beautiful slate is what you want, check out the ST5020. I
> got mine from Tiger. They're expensive but, so far, seem worth it.
>
> I put the protective sheet on the screen, just as Fujitsu wanted me to do,
> before I even booted it up. I see no problem at all with it and I like the
> security of knowing it's on there.
>
> mack
> austin
>
>
> "Cindy Meister" <Cindy-M.@swissonline.ch> wrote in message
> news:FB2213BA-7367-4E10-926A-0CCB65C0A4FF@microsoft.com...
> > Hi all
> >
> > I've seen the site with the tablet comparisons. I've looked at various
> > offers in the Internet.
> >
> > I'm interested in a "padd" (not a convertible) type of machine, and liked
> > the look of the new Fujitsu. But I was talking to someone and was told
> > that
> > the machines from this company are unreliable and the service poor. He
> > recommended HP.
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience with either company (or their new product
> > lines)?
> >
> > Also, what kinds of "extras" are really necessary for a Tablet? For
> > example,
> > do I have to buy a battery charger, or will the battery charge when I'm
> > plugged in (just like a laptop)? What about protective sheets? Anything
> > else
> > a "newbie" should know about?
> >
> > .. Cindy
> >
>
>
>