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HSC
Tablet PC Trainee
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 Posted - Jan 12 2005 : 4:34:04 PM
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For the Acer 300 series...
1) i'm pretty sure the answer to this is "yes", but just wanted to make sure.. you don't have to have it in its converted position to write on the screen, right? In other words, you can always write on the screen, no matter how it is positioned?
2) how fragile is it in terms of having weight on it? If I am using this to write notes in class, can I safely have the weight of my hand (and some of my arm) resting on the screen as I write without damaging it?
Thanks!
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liquidblaze
Tablet PC Philosopher
276 Posts
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Posted - Jan 12 2005 : 4:40:19 PM
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| as far as 2 is concerned, you should be able to fold it back so you can rest your hand on it. but this has the nasty sideeffect of your screen becoming greasy from your skin... |
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motion1
Tablet PC Guru
USA
1036 Posts
My Tablet PCs: Had 4 tablets - now have Fujitsu ST5011D-M1400VA |
Posted - Jan 12 2005 : 5:41:09 PM
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you can write on the screen regardless of the position
you can rest your hand/arm on the unit..but not put pressure on it as if using to gain leverage to get up etc... |
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qcomdrj
Tablet PC Guru
USA
649 Posts
My Tablet PCs: Acer C302 XMi-G |
Posted - Jan 12 2005 : 6:02:54 PM
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| It's that way for all of them that I have noticed. Acer even sells one that doesn't convert, but is basically a stylus input laptop that you have to hold your hand in the air. Trust me, you'd rather just roll it around. |
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taaustin
Tablet PC Trainee
USA
25 Posts
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Posted - Feb 05 2005 : 3:50:33 PM
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This is a feature I intend to make extensive use of when my Acer 302/303 (still negotiating with IT before ordering on Monday). Chaimberbell showed me her 302 a couple of weeks ago and had the screen flipped around ready to lay down into tablet mode but still propped at about a 45 degree angle. I can see me using it from that position to annotate PowerPoint slides during lectures on a regular basis. Just hoping that doesn't put undue stress on the hinge.
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bmhome1
Tablet PC Ponderer
USA
49 Posts
My Tablet PCs: Acer 303XMi |
Posted - Feb 05 2005 : 8:47:06 PM
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I think you will find it far easier to just prop up the whole 300 to the 45 degree angle (or a much more stable 20-30 degrees) in full tablet mode to write on the screen. The screen is a bit shaky in laptop mode to bear down on at all while writing.
I use the rugged WriteShield screen protector to make the screen totally scratch and smudge resistant. A quick swipe of the included microfiber cloth cleans up the screen while the LCD underneath remains fully protected in its new original state. The added glare reduction is a bonus (especially in fluorescent overhead lit rooms). |
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taaustin
Tablet PC Trainee
USA
25 Posts
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Posted - Feb 06 2005 : 10:46:44 AM
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Thanks for that reminder bmhome. I've been using WriteShields for several years on my PocketPC. Other brands before that but always a protector. I choke ever so slightly on their prices but pay them nonetheless since the alternative is far more expensive.
I appreciate the propping idea. Any suggestions for appropriate stands?
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sheureka
Tablet PC Trainee
36 Posts
My Tablet PCs: Acer C111TCi |
Posted - Feb 06 2005 : 12:13:15 PM
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I use a Targus Podium CoolPad. It keeps the tablet much cooler (the wifi can really heat up) and is the perfect angle for typing when in laptop mode as well as being stable in slate/portrait mode. I'm real happy with it. - sheureka
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qcomdrj
Tablet PC Guru
USA
649 Posts
My Tablet PCs: Acer C302 XMi-G |
Posted - Feb 06 2005 : 1:08:04 PM
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Kensington makes one too, a little different form factor, but a little cheaper.
It is called the Kensington Liftoff Portable Cooling pad. It will give you some angle. |
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bmhome1
Tablet PC Ponderer
USA
49 Posts
My Tablet PCs: Acer 303XMi |
Posted - Feb 06 2005 : 2:08:29 PM
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Actually, just a sheet of black Foamies (thin 1/8" 8 1/2x11 dense foam) from Walmart ($1.00) would act as a slide prevention pad if the tablet was propped up from the rear with a thick textbook for your desired angle.
My 303XMi (60GB 7200 drive, 8X DVD+R 2.4 DVD+DL upgraded) is amazingly well cooled by the internal fan, it runs at low speed, nearly inaudible most of the time. It has powerful heat extraction effect when revved up for high CPU use. The case still never gets very warm ever. |
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taaustin
Tablet PC Trainee
USA
25 Posts
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Posted - Feb 06 2005 : 3:48:42 PM
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bmhome1 - you may have the best solution for me. My classroom media cart which holds my projector has about a 1/2" metal lip all the way around its rim. A textbook or two behind would be a good angle AND wound encourage me to keep that pesky textbook with me just in case a student has a question about a particular page.
Thanks,
Terry
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ktrocki
Tablet PC Trainee
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My Tablet PCs: C111tci |
Posted - Feb 06 2005 : 5:41:44 PM
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| I have both the Targus podium coolpad (which I use when it is docked and plugged into the keyboard and monitor) and the folding targus. The latter can either be used as a lap desk (with plenty of room for a mouse) or folded at one of several angles. |
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