by Anton Shilov
11/07/2002 | 04:09 PM
Well, although Transmeta only brings losses to the investors these days, the company seem to have received a new breathe today. Microsoft announced its Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and from this point a lot of computer vendors all around the world will start to push their Tablet PCs to the market, utilising low-voltage and low-power consuming microprocessors. Since Transmeta is the most well-known for their Crusoe CPUs with lowest power-consumption possible with such performance, the company should finally improve its state and become profitable for the first time.
Today HP announced its Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 based on Transmeta Crusoe 1.0GHz microprocessor. Measuring merely 0.8-inch thin and weighing only three pounds, the Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 delivers all the features users expect to find in a full-function Windows XP Professional ultra-portable notebook. The tablet PC also includes: a 10.4-inch TFT display featuring a wide viewing angle, hardened cover glass and NVIDIA GeForce2 Go 100 high resolution graphics, built-in 802.11b wireless LAN capabilities, up to 60GB SMART hard drives and USB 2.0 connectivity.<%BANNER[article]%>
HP’s Compaq PC TC1000 can work in several modes and be used in various environments and situations.
When used as a tablet, the Compaq Tablet PC captures digital ink as it flows from an electronic pen onto the PC's screen, much like a person would use pen and paper. When typing is preferred, users can simply snap on a lightweight, removable keyboard and convert the Compaq Tablet PC into an ultra-portable notebook.
Combined with its docking solution, a full-size keyboard and a monitor, the Compaq Tablet PC transforms into a full-function desktop PC. The flexible docking solution also allows users to place the Tablet PC in a natural, comfortable position to write on the screen while at a desk.
The docking solution provides customers the ability to use two display monitors at once, expanding the work space and increasing productivity by allowing users to view multiple applications on either an optional second monitor or the Tablet PC screen in portrait or landscape mode. The Compaq Tablet PC features "grab-and-go" functionality, allowing a customer to seamlessly transition from a desktop to mobile environment.
Additionally, the Compaq Tablet PC incorporates user-friendly features such as fully programmable launch buttons and a jog dial to enable users one-touch access to launch preset programs and navigate and scroll through applications. The Q menu allows for quick access to common functions such as display brightness, internal wireless control and video-to-projector controls.
Compaq Tablet PC is available direct from HP and through authorised resellers, the Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 is priced starting at $1 699.