At the time, there weren't any Intel chipsets that have a USB3 controller onboard, so devices with USB3 ports need to have an circuitry for USB3 ports (NEC and Renasis seem to be the big vendors). In space constrained devices, it probably doesn't fit (plus adds to the cost).
>From memory the ASUS EP121 slate only supports capacitive touch. Some of the >other devices (like HP Slate 500 and the Dell Latitude Slate) have the n-Trig >dual digitizer. The magnet in the stylus will disable the capacitive interface >when it's close to the screen. That means you can safely rest your hand or >fingers on the screen without any wayward touches being recognised. Cheers Ken From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Maddin Sent: Wednesday, 28 March 2012 11:40 AM To: 'ozDotNet' Subject: RE: [OT] www.affordablelaptops.com.au I might be able to make this after all. I had a quick look at the asus eee slate. Only a 64 GB SSD (was hoping for 128/256 GB ) 2 USB 2.0 ports (I would have thought USB 3.0 would be the norm now) Regards Peter Maddin Applications Development Officer PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA Phone : +618 6396 4285 (Monday, Wednesday,Friday) Phone : +618 9346 4372 (Tuesday, Thursday) Mobile: 0423 540 825 E-Mail : [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> The contents of this e-mail transmission outside of the WAGHS network are intended solely for the named recipient's), may be confidential, and may be privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure in the public interest. The use, reproduction, disclosure or distribution of the contents of this e-mail transmission by any person other than the named recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not a named recipient please notify the sender immediately. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]<mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]> On Behalf Of Stephen Price Sent: Tuesday, 27 March 2012 6:58 PM To: ozDotNet Subject: RE: [OT] www.affordablelaptops.com.au<http://www.affordablelaptops.com.au> I got an asus eee slate which isn't bad. Come along to XDDN tomorrow evening at 43 Below @ 6pm. I'll be showing off win8 on it. Google XDDN Perth and you can find more details on meetup.com<http://meetup.com> Cheers, Stephen On Mar 27, 2012 6:47 PM, "Peter Maddin" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
