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Re: Webpads - Any ideas?



Peeps,
So I know what to look out for (just in case swmbo is in a good mood) it
is literally called a 'Point510' or did I miss something?

(although those RM tablets look cool!)

Wayne,
www.planetWayne.com

Andy Laurence wrote:

>From: Adam Stevens [mailto:adam@xxxxxxx]
>
>
>>Thanks to Rob and Paul for their suggestions.  Problem is that I
really want
>>something diskless.  If I go down the tablet PC route, I may as
well
>>continue using the laptop (boot time, heat, etc).  I've been
looking at the
>>CE.net based AquaPads, has anyone has any experience with these? 
(they're a
>>little above my budget, but might be worth the extra).
>>
>>
>
>What's wrong with a Point510?  They go into standby for days (weeks?),
and boot (almost) instantly from that.  They support wireless cards through
the PCMCIA slot in the top.  They have about a 10-12" screen (forget
exactly), and a resistive touchscreen (no need for a stylus if you're
lazy).  I used mine for web/mail until I sold it last week.  They are
getting pricy now, but £150 should do it on Ebay.  Mine went for £112 :-/
>
>Cheers,
>Andy
>
>



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