RE: Viewsonic smart displays

["Shane Harrison" <shane.harrison@xxxxxxx>]

The whole "instant" on idea really appeals.  I imagine that
is hard to
get with tablets.  I understand that is one of the things that
appeals
to epod uses.  I guess PDA's have it as well.

Now if I could connect to a linux box supporting multi-head X sessions
with one of these and use my finger (touchscreen) it would be close to
perfect.

Shane

> -----Original Message-----
> From: keyvan2r <keyvan@xxxxxxx> [mailto:keyvan@xxxxxxx] 
> Sent: Monday, 30 December 2002 1:08 p.m.
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Viewsonic smart displays
> 
> 
> Hi
> I wonder if anyone has had a look at one of these: 
> http://www.viewsonic.com/smartdisplays/
> 
> I am toying with the idea of getting one of these or a tablet pc 
> with a view to using it for some HA tasks and "normal" pc
usage. My 
> ultimate aim is use it as a multi-use controller for lighting, hi-fi
> and home theatre use with some kind(s) of custom built front-end 
> with nice icons and control panels with a personal touch (logo or 
> user/location detail) sort of thing!!!
> Anyway, I would be interested in your opinions of a comparason (with
> the HA goal in mind) as to which way is best: Smart Display Vs 
> TabletPC. I know the tablets are more costly, but it may be worth 
> the extra??!
> The 10.4" version sells for $999 and the 15" for $1299. They
are 
> offering a free $199 dock/stand. But it is probably one those valid
> in the US only deals.
> If anyone has been thinking getting one, I would be interested to 
> hear from them (on or off list)as to whether there is any point in
> buying 2 or more (I don't think bulk-buy would work for this one!)
> but there may be savings in shipping or customs etc.
> 
> Keyvan R
> 
> 
> 
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