not really popular, they've been around in one form or another for a while... I remember the Toshiba Libretto back around 1996 to 1998, ran full Windows, not CE, was about the size of a VCR tape and only a little more than a pound. Got some of those when I was at the CDC, and the folks that travelled extensively, especially internationally, REALLY appreciated the small size. Much more capable now in the 'official' UMPC form, they're great for mobile folks, checking email, researching web, referencing documents and spreadsheets, and some of them can be hooked to external monitors and keyboards making them much more useful for regular tasks like presentations and workflow. With a real hard drive, they work pretty well for carting around your 'storage', but that's a double edged sword for the security folks. And even as small as a 4.5" screen is, that's MUCH more usable than any smartphone size screen. The original goal of the 'Ultra Mobile PC' was to be convenient and less expensive than a laptop, but oh well...
_____ From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:14 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: screen scroll utility ??? Seriously. I've been relatively oblivious to these types of devices until recently. Are they particularly popular? I occasionally get asked about the availability of a laptop or smart phone at my work - but no one asks for anything like these. On Dec 28, 2007 10:06 AM, Rod Trent <HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hard to believe these things are more expensive than a regular laptop. From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: screen scroll utility ??? Oh sure. I've had this ability on just about any laptop I've owned. Just set the screen size to be larger than the max pixels of the physical display. Voila: Windows lets your "scroll". This always seemed to be device manufacturer specific, but perhaps I'm mistaken on that point. On Dec 28, 2007 9:45 AM, René de Haas <HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I remember seeing something in the past on a laptop where you could define your resolution and desktop area differently. If the desktop area was bigger it would scroll. Alas long ago, don't remember where I saw it. From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: screen scroll utility ??? Sounds like its definitely worth the effort then. I've yet to see a non-manufacturer supplied driver do this - but if you find one, please post back with the details. On Dec 28, 2007 9:21 AM, Erik Goldoff < HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: yeah, I've only been in touch via email with this guy, hope to have it in my hands to see for myself. Good guy, but not proficient at all with computers, but this summer he fixed my A/C compressor for a handshake instead of the hundreds $$ that the other company estimated. Figured I'd post up here in case anyone had one of these Sony UMPCs already. _____ From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: screen scroll utility ??? This is usually functionality of the display driver. On Dec 28, 2007 9:07 AM, Erik Goldoff <HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: bueller... bueller... bueller ... one more try, anyone know about virtual desktop scrolling for Vista ? _____ From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 4:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: screen scroll utility ??? Greetings ! I've got a friend that just picked up one of those UMPCs (a Sony) with a 4.5" screen, running Vista 'business' on it. Anyone know offhand of a utility that will let him configure a larger 'virtual screen' and let him use the 4.5 display to scroll around this larger screen ? Thanks in advance No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.9/1198 - Release Date: 12/26/2007 5:26 PM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.9/1198 - Release Date: 12/26/2007 5:26 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.9/1198 - Release Date: 12/26/2007 5:26 PM -- ME2 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.11/1201 - Release Date: 12/28/2007 11:51 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.11/1201 - Release Date: 12/28/2007 11:51 AM -- ME2 _____ *** The information in this e-mail is confidential and intended solely for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender by return e-mail delete this e-mail and refrain from any disclosure or action based on the information. *** -- ME2 -- ME2 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.11/1201 - Release Date: 12/28/2007 11:51 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.11/1201 - Release Date: 12/28/2007 11:51 AM ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
