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ArkiStan
10-13-2005, 05:08 PM
I want to get something really-really portable that can run basic windows-based applications. I won't be running anything resource-heavy, just basic office stuff. Are there PDA's that do this? Or do I need to get a small laptop? I think I've seen small Vaio's that run windows. Any ideas?
gear02
10-13-2005, 05:18 PM
Oqo
ArkiStan
10-14-2005, 02:31 AM
wow....that thing is....wow
mcs328
10-14-2005, 06:33 AM
what's the other one called....libretto..libro? I think Toshiba makes them but they've been out since 1997 and they've had a new model each year. Also very portable.
gear02
10-14-2005, 09:17 AM
the oqo is expensive and I don't really trust it since it's only been through 2 models and I don't think they have high volume.

If you're looking for a very portable laptop, look at the ibm x41 or the Dell 700m. But I don't think handhelds have gotten to that maturity to do what you want. PDAs do have pocket office but I don't think it's for heavy use, just random editing.
Cubsfan
10-14-2005, 09:18 AM
How about a tablet PC from HP or Dell? Those are pretty cool.
ArkiStan
10-14-2005, 09:32 AM
How about a tablet PC from HP or Dell? Those are pretty cool.

Are tablet PC's any more portable than the regular laptop? I thought they were just special cause you can rotate the screens and make them into "tablets."
Cubsfan
10-14-2005, 09:56 AM
From 3.1lbs
From 0.8 inches thin
Docking station needed for optical/floppy
10.4-inch or 12.1-inch XGA tempered glass display http://h71016.www7.hp.com/dstore/families.asp?ProductLineId=540&oi=E9CED&BEID=19701&SBLID=

The one that I've seen seemed to be about the size of a really small laptop. So you're right, they aren't any smaller than a small laptop. How portable did you want it? Maybe a PocketPC device is the way to go.
ArkiStan
10-14-2005, 11:53 AM
I think I've seen some tablets that are really small. However, I was thinking more "ultraportable." The Oqo seemed overkill. Maybe something smaller than a 10" screen. It's best if it has an optical writable drive and USB 2.0 ports.
cheapchinese
10-14-2005, 11:58 AM
Fry's has a 10." Sony lappy on sale today, for 1200+ i think
booger73
10-14-2005, 06:01 PM
It's been a little while since I've bought a new work notebook, but back in late 02-03 i bought a gateway 200xl (rebadge panasonic x10). It was 4.3 lbs, 14" screen/Pent M 1.6/built in CD/DVD+.. I still use it, think it's great..

Depending on how much you want to spend and how much you want to drool, I always go to the www.dynamism.com site to see what the latest coming out is.. at least it might give you some ideas.

I think, I'd get a Panasonic Y4 right now, if I had to get a new one