I know there are quite a few of you out there waiting for the M912 so rather than post this update in the forum, I thought I’d air the info here . If you’re waiting to push the button on an M912 but can’t decide what information is correct about the screens, here’s the latest word from Gigabyte.
For M912V/X which is 1280×768, the LCD back light is using “Inverter technology”.
For M912M which is 1024×600, the LCD back light is using “LED back light technology”
The info comes direct from Gigabyte and is the same as I heard before. The reports of LED-backlighting on the 1280×768 X/V models look to be incorrect so if you want the best battery life and, potentially, a cooler running system, wait for the M model. I havent confirmed if the T model (DVB included) comes with 1024 or 1280 screen yet.
Latest information on the X/V models is here. And on the M model here.
News flash: M version to get BT upgrade at Mobilx.
August 28th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Shucks, shall have to wait and see what the T comes with before taking the plunge then…
Cheers for checking Steve.
Gav
August 28th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Thanks Steve, but why does the 80gb M version run supposedly cooler than the 160gb X/V models?
The lower capacity drive and resolution can’t be that frosty can it?
joschi Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
It’s neighter the hd nor the resolution, it’s the technique of the backlight. the smaller version uses LEDs and the highres uses the old CCFL-method. LED is more energy-efficient, offers brighter colors and lower heat-production.
josch
August 28th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
The M912M-Version will also come with the 160 Gig drive – what I’ve heard.
August 28th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Chippy, any word direct from Gigabyte if they will be doing a 1280×768(wxga) LED backlit version of the m912 anytime soon?
chippy Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
No. I don’t think this will happen. They have obviously ordered CCFL backlit screens to keep costs down. I don’t see any change happening until they renew the device. Maybe 2009.
I havent heard officially but this is my (educated?) guess.
August 28th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
SO more good news…
M version to get BT upgrade. (News via Mobilx)
http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&topic_id=3662&forum=30
Availability latest: 3rd or 4th week of Sept at Mobilx.
Wolle Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
@Chippy: Will it be internal like on the X & V- versions? thanks mate.
chippy Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Mobilx will have a ‘module’ so I assume its internal.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Hello Guys,
Why M912-V/X/M does not windows xp tablet edition ?
By the way, many of reviews always compare hardware, size etc of M12 with non tablet UMPC…but where are the purposes of a tablet, i.e writing with stylus, hand writing reconization? mutitouche,multiview etc ?
Can M912 accept 2GB ram ?
thank you for your replies guys
cheeers
dany
chippy Reply:
August 28th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Tablet edition gives you handwriting recognition, yes, but there’s a lot you can do with a finger-driven on-screen mouse without it.
M912 accepts 2G RAM yes.
Steve.
August 29th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Noooo. . .whyyy. . .at least the Kohjinsha SX3 uses LED. Too bad it’s out of my budget right now. . .
March 13th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Hi,
If I install Windows XP Tablet on this, will I encounter any issues? Will I still be able to use the finger touch capabilities? I so want to be able to write on the screen AND use my fingers for everything….
Would the better option be to install Vista? I have 2Gb so RAM is not an issue.
Thanks
Ismail