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 inch.
For M912M which is 1024×600, the LCD back light is using “LED back light technology inch
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.
Shucks, shall have to wait and see what the T comes with before taking the plunge then…
Cheers for checking Steve.
Gav
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?
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
The M912M-Version will also come with the 160 Gig drive – what I’ve heard.
Chippy, any word direct from Gigabyte if they will be doing a 1280×768(wxga) LED backlit version of the m912 anytime soon?
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.
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.
@Chippy: Will it be internal like on the X & V- versions? thanks mate.
Mobilx will have a ‘module’ so I assume its internal.
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
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.
Noooo. . .whyyy. . .at least the Kohjinsha SX3 uses LED. Too bad it’s out of my budget right now. . .
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