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2009-06-13
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Nice tablet for a reasonable price, but I hope one can install Kubuntu or #!CrunchBang Linux on it instead of or beside Windows as Windows is rather slow compared to Linux.
It is as thin as the N810 (16mm) but much larger.
It is as thin as the N810 (16mm) but much larger.
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2009-06-13
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I hate that statement "Windows is rather slow compared to Linux"....it really isn't true. Both Windows and the various forms of Linux can be optimized for performance provided one knows what they are doing.
But I do agree that it would be nice if Linux could be installed....the option is always nice. I do wonder on that because lately Archos has really locked down changing the OS in there other products.
But I do agree that it would be nice if Linux could be installed....the option is always nice. I do wonder on that because lately Archos has really locked down changing the OS in there other products.
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2009-06-13
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Originally Posted by Nichod
Lately ? They were always fighting it tooth and nail (with the exception of the PMA430 experiment). Also, even if you DO manage to boot linux it will be anybody's guess as to what hardware parts have native linux support. It's enough to miss wifi+bt support and the whole thing becomes an oversize PMP.
But I do agree that it would be nice if Linux could be installed....the option is always nice. I do wonder on that because lately Archos has really locked down changing the OS in there other products.
BTW, in true Ar¢ho$ style, VGA, Ethernet and +2 USB seem only availabe through an additional docking port (also questionable from driver standpoint).
Also, whoever made the choice to use a glossy screen ought to be shot. The video was made in a low-light ambient and the reflections were still quite apparent, what happens if someone tries to use this in daytime ? Ugh.
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2009-06-13
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I'd find it an interesting device with Ubuntu on it, support for screen rotation, and a decent virtual keyboard. However, the price, in comparison to an Touchbook, is a bit difficult to swallow.
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2009-06-14
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Personally, I think the Viliv X70 is a better solution. It still has a 1024 pixel wide screen, but in a 7 inch package.
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2009-06-14
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I'd prefer a 9" screen over a 7".
(in fact, I'd prefer a 9" over a 5", 7", 10", 11", or 12"+ screen, for my non-pocketable mobile device, so non-pocketable MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs smaller than 9", and MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs larger than 9", are both uninteresting to me)
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(in fact, I'd prefer a 9" over a 5", 7", 10", 11", or 12"+ screen, for my non-pocketable mobile device, so non-pocketable MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs smaller than 9", and MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs larger than 9", are both uninteresting to me)
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2009-06-15
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Engadget has a post on the Crunchpad, which I believe has a 12" screen. Can't help thinking that's too big for a tablet. 7 to 9 inch seems optimum, although in the end it will all come down to how finger friendly the ui is.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/14/c...dled-on-video/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/14/c...dled-on-video/
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2009-06-16
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Originally Posted by johnkzin
So what about 8.8'' or 9.2''. Are they to small / big?
I'd prefer a 9" screen over a 7".
(in fact, I'd prefer a 9" over a 5", 7", 10", 11", or 12"+ screen, for my non-pocketable mobile device, so non-pocketable MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs smaller than 9", and MIDs/netbooks/tablets/UMPCs larger than 9", are both uninteresting to me)
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2009-06-16
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I will evaluate 8.8", 9.1", and 9.2" screens on a case by case basis :-)
(8.9" screens seem to be largely synonymous with 9" screens, so I'm lumping them together)
(8.9" screens seem to be largely synonymous with 9" screens, so I'm lumping them together)
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Not exactly pocketable by a long shot; however full Windows 7 support, authentic Intel processor and (for me) full Flash support. This might replace my NIT simply because it does what I need.
All but have a long-lasting battery.