Thought you’d all be interested in this, given the discussions on alternative tablets/mobile computing devices.
This - or the Toshiba Libretto W100 - are a good sweet spot, I think. Anything much bigger foot-print wise (like an iPad, or the original Slate) and you’re not really “gaining” anything over a traditional laptop other than a little weight savings (are we so lazy that an extra pound or two will kill us?) and the wow-factor.
But having a screen and UI bigger than a typical phone allows so much more functionality. Something in the 5” to 7” screen range allows you to carry it in a pocket, or a very small bag/pouch.
Now I can’t wait for the HP Slate to come out!
I’m not liking it.
One issue I have with android and windows mobile is that it allows mulitple screen sizes so teh developers design for the worst one to esnure it runs everywhere.
I want the openess of android or windows mobile 6.5 but with the standards of an iPhone. I can dream can’t I?
People are going all over trying to find the “sweet spot” for screen size for mobile devices. In use, the larger the screen the better, in carrying and energy consumption, the smaller the better.
My company has used Dell exclusively for the past 6 years. Lately I’ve been very disappointed in their products and support. The last call to tech support was trying to ship us over to the paid support line within 30 seconds.
I’ve also found them to be overpriced lately. Just my 2 cents.