Comments on: Clevo TN70M. More Pics. Round-up.

By: Big Bear

Big Bear — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:44:43 +0000

I first used a touchscreen laptop about 8 years ago, and once the gimmicky phase wore off I quickly reverted to the touchpad on it. The main problems were:

- lack of precision on the touchscreen: this will probably be less of an issue now with modern technology, but fat fingers are more difficult to change
- dirt on the screen: may well be acceptable on a phone but when you are concentrating for extended time on text or other things, fast becomes very annoying
- tiredness of the arms: with the laptop in front of you at normal reach, the angle and reach is not the best for extended use, but good for the one off clicks

I also had a tablet back then and the different way of using it suited the touchscreen far better, with is cradled in one hand and along the forearm, closer to the body.

Having said that, still looks interesting and this space could be worth watching this year.

By: John in Norway

John in Norway — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:12:42 +0000

I WANT AN ACTIVE DIGITIZER!!!! I’ve tried using touch screen devices and they’re a big FAIL.

By: anon

anon — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:43:26 +0000

You can’t put a price tag on this. When text is the main medium of communication, it’s important to achieve good form. Just like a video blog with poor audio quality wouldn’t evoke confidence or manage to keep the audience listening, bad grammar and greengrocer’s apostrophes wouldn’t go well with professional journalism.

You’re doing a top-notch job otherwise Chippy, keep it up!

By: Velik

Velik — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:45:18 +0000

which is a bigger waste of time, this reply, or the super geek police report?

By: Chippy

Chippy — Thu, 28 May 2009 10:50:31 +0000

Thanks again. Believe it or not, i’m really trying hard with the ‘its’ now.
Stay with me!

By: its != it's

its != it's — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:01:40 +0000

“on it’s way” -> “on its way”
“of it’s lustre” -> “of its lustre”

By: Velik

Velik — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:16:18 +0000

things i like about this
– g-sensor, why are they not in all tablets?
– not sure what video res. this webcam can capture, but 640×480 would be nice
– form factor
– air cooled. this is a big plus, everyone hates fans, esp if you leave your pc to download all night.

think i dont like
– the 2 square pads by the screen
– too much bevel around the screen, i like screens to fill the case
– trackpad, if theres a touch screen, why have a mouse, they take up allot of room. but I dont mind push sticks? it might be my lack of experience with these devices?
– looks a little retro, partially due to the case to screen size ratio
– base seems a bit thick, but difficult for me to tell right now

By: Steve 'Chippy' Paine

Steve 'Chippy' Paine — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:40:19 +0000

New article: Clevo TN70M. More Pics. Round-up. http://cli.gs/v8GaL3