Sony Announces VAIO U750 for U.S.

By Andrew | 11/9/2004

Sony has announced it will be releasing the VAIO U750 (VAIO VGN-U750P to be specific) in the U.S., this device was sold in Japan as the VAIO U70. This handheld notebook device offers a fully fledged Windows XP Professional operating system, Pentium M 1.0GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and unique touch screen input functionality.

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Review - RadTech ScreensavRZ

By Brian | 10/27/2004

A notebook/tablet is a major purchase. Aside from your house and car, it might be the most expensive thing you've ever bought. The one thing most buyers don't put much thought into though, is how to protect their investment. Sure you might have a case or a backpack, but have you thought about how to properly care for your screen?

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New Fujitsu T4000 Tablet PC

By Barry J. Doyle | 10/10/2004

The new Lifebook T4000 Tablet PC promises a whopping 8 1/2 hours of battery life, a powerful Dothan-based Centrino Processor and stunning looks.

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Toshiba and Microsoft Plan to Boost Tablet PC Adoption

By Barry J. Doyle | 9/3/2004

According to IDC Research, notebook computer sales have actually beat out Tablet PC's at a ratio of 100 to 1 making Tablet PC's account for only 0.5% of the PC market...

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BargainTabletPC.com Conference Call with Averatec

By Barry J. Doyle | 7/15/2004

On Wednesday, July 14th we spoke with Averatec about it's mission, visions and specifically about the upcoming C3500 "Convertible" Notebook/Tablet PC. Our excitement is overwhelming...

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Fujitsu adds fingerprint sensor to LifeBook P series

By Barry J. Doyle | 7/12/2004

Fujitsu Ltd. introduced a new model in its line of ultraportable LifeBook notebooks on Monday with almost as many features as a regular-sized notebook, including a DVD drive and a fingerprint sensor...

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New Microsoft Portable Media Center, Why Not Just Use a Notebook or Tablet PC?

By admin | 7/11/2004

Microsoft last week announced that its new consumer targeted device, the Windows CE OS based Portable Media Center (PMC), will become available in August and can be preordered exclusively through Amazon.com. The question I have, who’s going buy these things? If you have a Pocket PC or an ultra portable notebook you can already accomplish a lot of the things this device offers, plus a whole lot more with a device of similar size. So why would you ever bother buying something for $500 that has less functionality and can’t record TV or download content as a standalone device?

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New "Dothan" Chip Fuels Gateway's M275 Tablet PC

By Barry J. Doyle | 5/12/2004

The long-awaited second generation of Intel's successful "M" processor has finally been made available for computer manufacturers to incorporate into their Tablet PC's and "highly-mobile" notebook product lines. The new version of the Centrino or Intel M chip dubbed "Dothan"...

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BTPC News: Outlook of Tablet PC Future may be Bright:

By Barry J. Doyle | 4/22/2004

"...more than 35% of all notebooks sold worldwide will come equipped with some form of pen digitizer by 2007"

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Review – Dicota BacPac Rain

By Brian | 4/1/2004

The most important mobile computing accessory in my book is a backpack. I tote my notebook, PDA, cell phone and other goods around all day. I’ve been using a specialized notebook backpack for years, but this is my first go with Dicota. After a number of weeks with the BacPac Rain, I can confidently tell you that it will be replacing my Targus bag as my everyday backpack.

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Tablet PC News Flash - HP Unveils Rugged Notebook, Tablet PC

By | 3/19/2004

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 18, 2004 – HP today entered the rugged PC market with the introduction of the HP Rugged Notebook nr3600 and the HP Rugged Tablet PC tr3000. Designed to withstand long-term vibration, rain, dust and extreme operating temperatures, these mobile PCs are ideal tools for users who often work in remote and demanding environments... STORY AND PICS!

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Tablet PC News Flash - HP Unveils Rugged Notebook, Tablet PC

By | 3/19/2004

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 18, 2004 – HP today entered the rugged PC market with the introduction of the HP Rugged Notebook nr3600 and the HP Rugged Tablet PC tr3000. Designed to withstand long-term vibration, rain, dust and extreme operating temperatures, these mobile PCs are ideal tools for users who often work in remote and demanding environments... STORY AND PICS!

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Toshiba Announces Availability of the Portege M205 Tablet PC

By Brian | 3/10/2004

Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD) today announced retail availability of the Portege(R) M205 tablet PC notebook with improved wireless connectivity using Wi-Fi (802.11g) and increased storage capacity offering a standard 60GB hard disk drive. These are two new features added to the original Portege M205 announced in November 2003.

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