That would be pretty handy having a fully operational PC without the bulk
and keyboard with a large enough screen to be convenient for browsing or
webmail. Does it use your Cell service or your PC's Internet connection?
The difference in my mind is that Cell Phone companies charge an arm and a
leg for data services..
On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:34:55 -0600, Greg Sevart <[email protected]> wrote:
The Kindle might be called a specialized, small slate, but I consider
anything like that (Kindle, iPad, etc) a slate. I'm really looking
forward
to one running a real operating system. I have a nice laptop, but never
use
it due to the bulk. I want to keep a slate device next to my couch,
and/or
next to my bed, so I always have a nice, fully-functional computer near
me
if I need one. I use my phones (Samsung Epic 4G and iPhone 4) for it now,
but they're just too small and limiting, and I don't want a hinged device
like a netbook.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:hardware-
[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mini Me
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 3:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [H] Laptop suggestions
What do you like about Slate's? Aren't they like a Kindle for reading
books
or are there other ways to use them?
On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:00:58 -0600, Greg Sevart <[email protected]> wrote:
> Agreed--I do hope 2011 becomes the year of the slate. It's the first
> form factor I can remember being excited about in a very long time.
>
> Greg
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [email protected] [mailto:hardware-
>> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Thane Sherrington
>> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 1:30 PM
>> To: [email protected]
>> Subject: Re: [H] Laptop suggestions
>>
>> At 03:04 PM 23/12/2010, Mini Me wrote:
>> >2011 is going to be the most exciting year for computer hardware in
>> >many years. Happy Holidays Thane!
>>
>> I agree. I think all the new tablets coming out are going to be
>> pretty interesting as well. I just picked up a Coby Kyros, and it's
very cool.
>>
>> Merry Christmas!
>>
>> T
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:53:28 -0600, Thane Sherrington
>> ><[email protected]> wrote:
>> >
>> >>At 02:17 PM 23/12/2010, Mini Me wrote:
>> >>
>> >>>Acer is preparing to introduce its first AMD based netbook, the
>> >>>10-inch Aspire One 522.
>> >>>
>> >>>Sporting a classic Aspire One chassis in Futurama trademarked
>> >>>electric mucus green, the 522 is based on the C-50 processor, a
>> >>>1GHz Ontario dual-core with a TDP of 9W. The C-50 features Radeon
>> >>>HD 6250 graphics with DirectX 11 and UVD3 support, something
>> >>>Intel's netbook parts can only dream of.
>> >>>
>> >>>Aside from the new processor, the Aspire One 522 also comes with a
>> >>>new
>> >>>1280x720 screen, which is a significant improvement over previous
>> >>>1024x600
>> >>>units. It also has HDMI out, just in case you need more.
>> >>>
>> >>>Battery life is rated at six hours, which is somewhat less than
>> >>>similarly spec'd Intel-based Aspire Ones.
>> >>
>> >>Interesting. (Actually, the Aspire Ones come in two flavours - a 4
>> >>hour and an 8 hour - so this is pretty similar.) I'm looking
>> >>forward to the new AMD CPUs.
>> >>
>> >>T
>> >
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