Oh, and the Adam gets extra points for using the Pixel Qi display so it's as readable outside as paper, and will run for over twenty hours in such use.
On Aug 19, 2010 1:41 PM, "Laurence" <[email protected]> wrote: > > I am looking for an inexpensive, portable PC smaller than a T series, but > reliable and relatively sturdy. Notebooks in general are fragile, but this usage > doesn't warrant the cost/bulk of a ruggedized unit. > > > For less than $350, which Thinkpad will do the job? If something other than a > Tpad is best suited I'll look at that also. > > > Criteria: > 0. Small, at least 20% smaller than T series 14". Would be a big plus if the > machine can be used in portrait as well as landscape. > > 1. Servicable (can't use, say, a non-standard hard drive) > 2. High pixel density -- all the resolution that will fit in a small screen size > 3. Some degree of outdoor readability, using a home-made shade if need be. > 4. Sturdy - the case cannot be just plastic, and the HD must have some shock > resistance, such as a flexible mounting. The screen should be in a sturdy frame > so it can be tossed in a backpack. At this price I don't think a solid state > drive is possible > 5. Can accept at least 2GB, 4 preferred. > 6. Fan can be controlled to run near silently, performance tradeoff (lower cpu > speed) is acceptable. 2/3 of usage will have background noise greater than fan > racket. > > Must have some expansion other than a usb port - at least one card slot. Extra > I/O is a plus - TV, firewire, but 1-2 card slots are adequate. > > > While I'm skeptical about cost and proprietary parts, any thoughts on an older, > thin Toughbook? Those are the "business" or "semi" -rugged models, not the 8 lb > briefcase devices. > > > - tx > > _______________________________________________ > Thinkpad mailing list > [email protected] > http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad _______________________________________________ Thinkpad mailing list [email protected] http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad
