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(More customer reviews)I have been using pen-based input since Windows 3.11 for Pen Computing, mostly to avoid wracking my hands, wrists, and fingers with typing.
I have also used a variety of the latest generation of tablets. All of them have their strong points, but what I like best about the Compaq is that it runs in silence. Except for the fan popping on every once in a while, you don't even know there's a computer behind the screen. Also, the feel of the pen on the glass is very nice; like writing with an expensive ceramic-ball pen.
The image on the screen is crystal clear. Even a bifocalled old geezer like me has no trouble sitting in a chair, tablet in lap, and working the afternoon away. The battery really does last 3 and a half to 4 hours, depending on what you're doing.
The machine is fast and powerful enough for most needs, but it is not a gamer. My advice is to buy as much memory as you can afford. Be aware that punctuation-intensive tasks like huge bibliographies or lengthy coding can get pretty frustrating with a pen. Doing lots of spreadsheet input can be a drag, too.
For you first timers, it'll take a little practice getting used to using the pen to the best advantage, but most folks are smart enough to figure things out on their own. I find the pen relaxing to use.
The 1100 will use a passive (no battery) or active (battery) pen. I find the passive pen less sensitive to my gentle touch, but less likely to glitch out. The active pen gives faster response, but it can go nutsy on me, especially when the hard to find quadruple-A battery starts to die.
I suggest disabling the pen's button.
It is a great machine to haul to the library, or to use in meeting, not only because it's light and easy to carry, but because there is no keyboard clatter. Be warned, it will attract attention.
I have the dock, and use both an external and the attached, small, but adequate keyboard. Really though, the machine only shines when used as it's designed to be used; with a pen, as a tablet. 98% of the time I use it with no keyboard at all.
I've tried a variety of cases and covers, but don't like any of them since they detract from the immediate nature of the pen interface. Plus, the 1100 is so pretty that I hate to cover it up.
It's a blast - like Star Trek.
It is the Etch-a-Sketch I dreamed of when I was 10 years old!
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No matter how you prefer to input your data, the Compaq TC1100 Tablet PC has you covered. If you favor traditional computer methods, you can use the unit's flip-open keyboard. If you prefer working with a stylus, you can write and store information and sketch pictures in much the same way you would with a notepad and pen. Exceedingly versatile, incredibly compact and noticeably more capable than its less expensive sibling, the TC1000T, the TC1100 Tablet PC is an excellent choice for those who prioritize portability and ease of use.
Tipping the scales at a mere 3.1 pounds (without removable keyboard) or 4 pounds (with keyboard attached) and sporting a miniscule .8-inch diameter (with keyboard detached), the TC1000T is one of the lightest and slimmest computers currently on the market. The system is equipped with an Intel 1.0 GHz Pentium M processor, 512 MB main memory, and an nVidia GeForce Go 420 graphics controller with 32 MB video memory. As such, it certainly isn't as powerful as most of today's larger, non-tablet notebooks, although its impressive 1 MB of Level 2 cache and generous alloent of RAM do help offset the relatively mediocre processor clock speed. Gamers, 3-D graphic designers and serious power users will definitely want to look elsewhere, though all others should find the unit packs substantial punch considering its compact size and versatility.
If you need to handle especially large amounts of data, the TC1100 may not be for you. The system's 40 GB hard drive, though surprisingly large for a tiny tablet, is only average when compared to that of today's full-scale notebooks. Furthermore, the TC1100 has no optical drive. If you want to burn a CD or DVD or watch a DVD movie, you'll need to purchase a separate drive and connect it via the unit's convenient digital slot.
Other amenities include a bright 10.4-inch XGA TFT display, a 56K dial-up modem, a 10/100 NIC for high-speed wired network access, integrated wireless LAN for cord-free networking and Internet communications, and an array of Command Control Buttons for one-touch access to important applications and utilities. Multimedia features include an integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo audio processor, two integrated speakers and microphone, external volume controls and a stereo headphone-out. The system's 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery delivers long life between charges.
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