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    IBM X41 Tablet PC Announced

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Brian, Jun 6, 2005.

  1. Brian

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    The FCC slipped up and released pictures of the IBM/Lenovo X41 Tablet PC a few weeks ago. We had actuallytest drovethe device months ago and had to bit our tongues as information leaked out. But now the X41 Tablet is here and has IBM done Tablet right. The X41 is the lightest, most secure convertible tablet on the market.

    The X41 Tablet is the lightest convertible on the market, coming in at only 3.5 pounds with a 12" display. The battery life is tops as well, the longest of any 12" tablet on the market. The displayoffersanti-reflective and anti-glare coatings to make viewing indoors especially clear. For expansion the X41 is compatible with the new X4 dock. The X41 Tablet will start shipping on June 14th. While the price hasn't been announced yet, Lenovo has indicated it will be at the high end of the scale, presumably around $2200.

    In our brief experience with the X41, we were simply overwhelmed by the size and stability of the unit. The hinge is strong, the keyboard fantastic and the case designed to take a tumble. For potential buyers where size, durability and quality are more important than price, the X41 Tablet will not be beat.

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    For more images and full specs, check TabletPCReviewSpot.com.

     
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    Holy Toledo, that's nice looking~
     
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    Impressively sturdy and reliable model. If you aren't into playing games or working in graphics intensive applications (in which case, the Tecra M4 would be the choice), this is definitely THE tablet PC to get. I wonder if IBM has any plans of "tabletizing" their T series...

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    Even though the T-series comes in at 5.2lbs at the lightest, I think even that is pushing it for a comfortable tablet experience. the X41 seems perfect for this transformation, I think it's great IBM is pursuing this technology and innovating here, it also sends a message that the Lenovo buyout doesn't change there mission of coming out with innovative quality products.

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    Packrat Notebook Consultant

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    tablets, after several years, have still not caught on. I have never ever seen anyone use a tablet.

    Give up already it was a cool idea but it doesn't work. In 20 years we won't even be signing our names.
     
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    Every single person who sees my tablet in use thinks its the coolest thing, just too pricey. That is changing now, features and prices are blending towards a smaller premium above laptops. In the past three months at least six new models have been introduced by HP, Toshiba (three total) and now IBM. Longhorn will support both stylus input AND finger tapping input, eventually all laptops will be active input enabled as standard, and far sooner than decades.

    Here's a sample of what tablet pioneers are doing with them lately:

    http://www.tabletpcbuzz.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24466
     
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  7. Brian

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    Tablets are actually gaining more momentum now than ever, thanks largley in part to lower prices.

    Brian

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