Comments on: A Week On The Road with the Gigabyte Touchnote T1028M http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/ portable pc, mobile computer, pocket pc and handheld computing Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ScottyJavea http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-27755 ScottyJavea Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:45:49 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-27755 I use screen protectors from "posr.us". They are US$ 10/- each. My only complaint is that they are thicker at the edges and require more pressure there. But, I will continue to use one. They are removeable. Regards, ScottyJavea I use screen protectors from “posr.us”.
They are US$ 10/- each.

My only complaint is that they are thicker at the edges and require more pressure there.

But, I will continue to use one. They are removeable.

Regards,
ScottyJavea

]]> By: ScottyJavea http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-27754 ScottyJavea Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:34:10 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-27754 I have not worked on touch screen stuff in Ubuntu yet. I installed Ubuntu 9.10 as part of my Javea Computer Club duties running the Linux SIG. The Win 7 portrait mode has been corrected with Win7 drivers and apps from Gigabyte. Well Done, Gigabyte ! These include a new Smart Manager and touch tap setup. I can also do screen writing with stylus or finger. At the moment I do have a Win 7 problem with gesturing as the mapping settings do not seem to work using the Win 7 app ???. More later, Regards, ScottyJavea I have not worked on touch screen stuff in Ubuntu yet. I installed Ubuntu 9.10 as part of my Javea Computer Club duties running the Linux SIG.

The Win 7 portrait mode has been corrected with Win7 drivers and apps from Gigabyte.
Well Done, Gigabyte !
These include a new Smart Manager and touch tap setup.
I can also do screen writing with stylus or finger.

At the moment I do have a Win 7 problem with gesturing as the mapping settings do not seem to work using the Win 7 app ???.
More later,

Regards,
ScottyJavea

]]> By: johnkzin http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-26298 johnkzin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:59:10 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-26298 You set it up with Ubuntu? Does the screen rotation work? Or do you have to keep it in landscape orientation? Ubuntu UMPC and Ubuntu NBR, on the Samsung Q1 Ultra, both have a screen rotation issue where the screen rotates, but the touch-screen coordinates do not. So, unless you're touching right on the identity diagonal, where you touch isn't what the UI things you touched. Since this wasn't even fixed for Ubuntu 9.04 NBR, I assumed it wouldn't work on any of the convertible tablet netbooks, either. You set it up with Ubuntu? Does the screen rotation work? Or do you have to keep it in landscape orientation?

Ubuntu UMPC and Ubuntu NBR, on the Samsung Q1 Ultra, both have a screen rotation issue where the screen rotates, but the touch-screen coordinates do not. So, unless you’re touching right on the identity diagonal, where you touch isn’t what the UI things you touched.

Since this wasn’t even fixed for Ubuntu 9.04 NBR, I assumed it wouldn’t work on any of the convertible tablet netbooks, either.

]]> By: ScottyJavea http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-26169 ScottyJavea Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:14:40 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-26169 Dear All, The T1028X works fine in the following :- 1. Dual boot with Win 7 and XP. 2. Triple boot with Win7, Xp and Ubuntu. NOTE: For the above I set up 3 partitions. The only prob with Win 7 is that the cursor does not follow the stylus in Portrait mode ??. Regards, ScottyJavea Dear All,

The T1028X works fine in the following :-

1. Dual boot with Win 7 and XP.
2. Triple boot with Win7, Xp and Ubuntu.

NOTE: For the above I set up 3 partitions.

The only prob with Win 7 is that the cursor does not follow the stylus in Portrait mode ??.

Regards,
ScottyJavea

]]> By: Dima http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-24323 Dima Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:58:39 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-24323 Hi, Is it necessary to add the Screen Protector film on the screen? I could find only Brando usd14-18. Hi,
Is it necessary to add the Screen Protector film on the screen?
I could find only Brando usd14-18.

]]> By: Michael http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-24173 Michael Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:34:37 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-24173 Hi! Thanks for your reviews on the t1028! I'm thinking about replacing my x61t with the gigabyte netvertible. But i'm a bit concerned about the ink-experience. Is it any good when using windows 7? I understand you're running the t1028 on w7 rc. are there any problems with the palm of the hand while writing? best regards! Michael Hi! Thanks for your reviews on the t1028! I’m thinking about replacing my x61t with the gigabyte netvertible. But i’m a bit concerned about the ink-experience. Is it any good when using windows 7? I understand you’re running the t1028 on w7 rc. are there any problems with the palm of the hand while writing?

best regards!
Michael

]]> By: Giles http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-23388 Giles Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:22:24 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-23388 One of the first things that I installed on my T1028 is Mobipocket Reader. I've been using it for years, mainly because, firstly, its free, and secondly, there's an app for PC and an app for my Nokia (S60) all under one account. The nice thing about it is that you can simply drag your pdf's into Mobipocket and it will convert them to .prc (I think). Very user friendly and easy One of the first things that I installed on my T1028 is Mobipocket Reader. I’ve been using it for years, mainly because, firstly, its free, and secondly, there’s an app for PC and an app for my Nokia (S60) all under one account. The nice thing about it is that you can simply drag your pdf’s into Mobipocket and it will convert them to .prc (I think). Very user friendly and easy

]]> By: marcus http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-23385 marcus Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:34:33 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-23385 I wonder if t1028 could be used as a e-book reader. Would the 10 inch screen be sufficient to read pdf's of magazines or ebooks or comics ( in bed)? I wonder if t1028 could be used as a e-book reader. Would the 10 inch screen be sufficient to read pdf’s of magazines or ebooks or comics ( in bed)?

]]> By: Giles http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-23336 Giles Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:01:38 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-23336 I've just received my T1028. Got it sent from Taiwan. It's brilliant. Exactly what I needed. My work keeps me outdoors and away from the office most of the time. Got the 6 cell battery and so far 5 hours of use with the screen turned right down but running wifi the whole time. Really good for watching movies in bed with the screen folded back ans a wired headset plugged in. Does anyone know how to activate handwriting recognition or where to find software? I dont have an external cd rom so cant run the driver cd to see if there's anything uninstalled. I’ve just received my T1028. Got it sent from Taiwan. It’s brilliant. Exactly what I needed. My work keeps me outdoors and away from the office most of the time. Got the 6 cell battery and so far 5 hours of use with the screen turned right down but running wifi the whole time. Really good for watching movies in bed with the screen folded back ans a wired headset plugged in.
Does anyone know how to activate handwriting recognition or where to find software? I dont have an external cd rom so cant run the driver cd to see if there’s anything uninstalled.

]]> By: Stefan http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-22881 Stefan Sun, 31 May 2009 19:39:19 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-22881 Well that's a unexpected surprise, thanks for that info Well that’s a unexpected surprise, thanks for that info

]]> By: Jack Wolfe http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-22880 Jack Wolfe Sun, 31 May 2009 19:05:44 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-22880 The N280 processor would actually improve the battery life. Contrary to it's increased performance, it's actually significantly more efficient than the N270. The N280 processor would actually improve the battery life. Contrary to it’s increased performance, it’s actually significantly more efficient than the N270.

]]> By: Stefan http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-22878 Stefan Sun, 31 May 2009 17:02:45 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-22878 sorry for double posting, Opera crashed when I was clicking on submit and after restarting the old session I didn't see my first posting :/ sorry for double posting, Opera crashed when I was clicking on submit and after restarting the old session I didn’t see my first posting :/

]]> By: Stefan http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-22877 Stefan Sun, 31 May 2009 16:58:02 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-22877 Hi Chippy! Maybe you can help me out with my questions but first thanks for your reviews you are doing a great job. I'm realy excited about the Touchnote and the only reason why I'm not ordering one right now is that I'm actually looking for the "X" model which brings be directly to my questions. Can you astimate when the T1028X will be available ? Maybe you can judge through experince because the Gigabyte website states it as "Available now" but can't find it. I also queried Mobilx but didn't received a awnser yet. The reason why I wan't the X model is that I would prefere the higher resolution and the N280 would give this already great netbook a real performance boost. How high would you judge the impact on battery life with the higher resolution and stronger CPU ? And finally is the "P" model still on it's way ? Gigabyte's website is only listing M,G and X and no word about "P" with the GN40 chipset and would it be worth to wait for it even longer because I'm having already a hard time waiting for the X model to be available and not ordering the M right away. Many thanks for your time and I would voluntere to do some benchmarking for you on the T1028X for you when I get my hands on it. cheers stefan Hi Chippy!

Maybe you can help me out with my questions but first thanks for your reviews you are doing a great job.

I’m realy excited about the Touchnote and the only reason why I’m not ordering one right now is that I’m actually looking for the “X” model which brings be directly to my questions.

Can you astimate when the T1028X will be available ? Maybe you can judge through experince because the Gigabyte website states it as “Available now” but can’t find it. I also queried Mobilx but didn’t received a awnser yet.

The reason why I wan’t the X model is that I would prefere the higher resolution and the N280 would give this already great netbook a real performance boost. How high would you judge the impact on battery life with the higher resolution and stronger CPU ?

And finally is the “P” model still on it’s way ? Gigabyte’s website is only listing M,G and X and no word about “P” with the GN40 chipset and would it be worth to wait for it even longer because I’m having already a hard time waiting for the X model to be available and not ordering the M right away.

Many thanks for your time and I would voluntere to do some benchmarking for you on the T1028X for you when I get my hands on it.

cheers
stefan

]]> By: Stefan http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-22876 Stefan Sun, 31 May 2009 16:39:48 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-22876 Hi Chippy! Maybe you can help me out but first thanks for your reviews and I'm realy excited about the Touchnote. The only reason why I'm not ordering one right now is that I actually looking for the T1028X with higher resolution which brings me directly to my question. Any chance you might now when the "X" model will be available ? The Gigabyte website shows it as "Available now" but I can't find it anywhere to buy. I also queried Mobilx but didn't receive a awnser yet. I would realy prefere the higher resolution and the N280 should give this already great netbook a real performance boost, Would you recommend waiting even longer for the "P" model (with the GN40 chipset ) if it's ever will be released because I can't find info about that model on Gigabyte's website only some general information on old postings across the web. Finally is the "X" version also prewired for 3G and what do you think might be the impact on battery life with the higher resolution and stronger atom. Many thanks for your time Cheers Stefan Hi Chippy!

Maybe you can help me out but first thanks for your reviews and I’m realy excited about the Touchnote. The only reason why I’m not ordering one right now is that I actually looking for the T1028X with higher resolution which brings me directly to my question.

Any chance you might now when the “X” model will be available ? The Gigabyte website shows it as “Available now” but I can’t find it anywhere to buy. I also queried Mobilx but didn’t receive a awnser yet. I would realy prefere the higher resolution and the N280 should give this already great netbook a real performance boost,

Would you recommend waiting even longer for the “P” model (with the GN40 chipset ) if it’s ever will be released because I can’t find info about that model on Gigabyte’s website only some general information on old postings across the web.

Finally is the “X” version also prewired for 3G and what do you think might be the impact on battery life with the higher resolution and stronger atom.

Many thanks for your time

Cheers
Stefan

]]> By: Chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/04/a-week-on-the-road-with-the-gigabyte-touchnote-t1028m/#comment-22826 Chippy Sat, 30 May 2009 20:14:53 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/?p=6977#comment-22826 It's not at all bad in real life/ I was a bit worried about the color too but it's a coffee brown and the casing has an excelent quality deep shine to it. Just have to watch the fingerprints! It’s not at all bad in real life/ I was a bit worried about the color too but it’s a coffee brown and the casing has an excelent quality deep shine to it. Just have to watch the fingerprints!

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