RE: Re: Webpads

["Graham Howe" <graham@xxxxxxx>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrick Lidstone [mailto:patrick@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 14 November 2000 16:33
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Webpads
>
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, REB.Barnett@T... wrote:
> > > What was the price?  The web page bombed out on me on the
> > > order on-line
> > > page.
> >
> > I think around US$999, and not sure if this includes a base
> station. My
> > rough estimate to SWMBO was around GBP1000 to import a system -
> I'll have
> > another look at lunch when I have some time.
>
> Is rehousing an old laptop a viable solution? Would be a lot cheaper,
> and is wireless network ready. Perhaps with just an extension numeric
> keypad and roller ball - lose the keyboard althogether (depending on
> the intended application). Whether it is possible to make a
> professional job of the housing is another matter, though.
>
> P.
Funnily enough I have an old laptop infront of me at the moment that has
been through the wars and is in such a bad physical state that it could
never be seriously used as a portable again. However it does work (I just
stuck Windows ME on it today for a laugh) and I was wondering if I could
detach the screen, extend the wiring from the base to the screen and then
use it in the kitchen. The idea might be for the screen to hang on a
cupboard door and the base (with keyboard and touch pad mouse) to be in a
drawer. I would guess that I would need a couple of meters of cable between
the two halves. Is this likely to be feasible or is it a non-starter ?

Regards

Graham


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