Pen Computing Magazine 2005 Editor's Choice Awards: 

Tablet PC Slates and Notebook Convertibles

Fujitsu Lifebook T4000 Series      List price: from US$1,949 www.fujitsupc.com	BEST TABLET PC CONVERTIBLE - The handsomely designed Fujitsu LifeBook T4000 Series is a notebook convertible that replaces the short-lived T3500. It is a competent, full-function notebook with powerful Intel 1.6 or 1.8GHz processors, and an internal DVD, DVD/CDRW or DVD writer. There is excellent connectivity via either 802.11b/g or a special 802.11a Atheros version, PC Card, SD Card, SmartMedia reader, as well as FireWire and the usual USB/VGA/audio ports (as well as Gigabit LAN connectivity). The T4000 comes with the terrific 12.1-inch Hydis display, an outdoor-viewable option of that display, or the 1400x1050 pixel non-wideangle display seen on the Toshiba M200. All of this weighs just 4.3 pounds, making the Lifebook T4000 Series a supremely flexible and powerful notebook/tablet computer from the industry’s most experienced tablet vendor.	Form-factor Processor CPU Speed Chipset Standard/Max RAM Disk/drive Card slots Display type Display size/res Color depth Digitizer/pens Keyboard/scale Ruggedness Housing Dimensions Weight Power Interface Interface Options Options	Notebook Convertible Intel Pentium M 725 or 745 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel 855GM 256MB/2,048MB 40/60/80 GB/DVD-CDRW 1 PC Card Type II, 1 MS/SD Transmissive wide-angle TFT 12.1-inch/1024x768 16.7 million Wacom/1 Integrated, 100% standard Magnesium/plastic 11.7 x 9.8 x 1.5 4.3 lbs. Li-Ion, 37 WHr (“up to 5 hrs”) 2 USB 2.0, RJ11, RJ45 (gigabit), IR     IEEE1394, audio, 802.11b/g, video     larger battery, 1400x1050 display Outdoor-viewable Hydis, 802.11a
Motion Computing LE1600       List price: from US$2,199 www.motioncomputing.com	BEST TABLET PC SLATE - Brand-new on the market, the Motion LE1600 Tablet PC is a testimony to the company’s never-ending quest to be at the very forefront of Tablet PC technology while offering eminently practical products via a superb distribution system. The LE1600 is an evolution of the M-Series’ design rather than a revolution. Thanks to an entirely new Magnesium alloy/carbon fiber case, the LE1600 feels extremely sturdy and solid while actually being a bit lighter than the M-Series models. The LE1600 is thinner and can accommodate a flat extended battery on its back for true full-shift operation. Communication is via Bluetooth, Gigabit LAN, 802.11b/g (802.11a available). There is a DVI-D connector, a SD card slot, the incomparable Hydis wideangle display, security via software and a fingerprint reader, and a fast Intel LV 758 processor. A superb Tablet PC slate.	Form-factor Processor CPU Speed Chipset Standard/Max RAM Disk/drive Card slots Display type Display size/res Color depth Digitizer/pens Keyboard/scale Ruggedness Housing Dimensions Weight Power Interface Interface Options Options	Slate Intel Pentium M LV 758 1.5 GHz Intel 915GMS 256MB/1,536MB 30 or 60 GB 1 PC Card Type II + 1 SD Wide-angle transmissive TFT 12.1-inch/1024x768 16.7 million Wacom/1 Opt. external 88-key, 100% standard Magnesium alloy/carbon fiber 11.65 x 9.45 x 0.74-0.87 3.1 lbs. (with standard battery) Li-Ion, 35 WHr 2 USB, RJ45, IR, BT, fingerprint, dock Audio, 802.11 b/g, video, DVI-D     Outdoor viewable LCD, docks, stands Optical drives, extended battery, cases
Panasonic Toughbook 18       List price: inquire www.panasonic.com/toughbook	BEST RUGGED TABLET PC CONVERTIBLE - The CF18 represents the sole Tablet PC offering in Panasonic’s lineup of Toughbook ruggedized mobile computers. Panasonic practically pioneered the use of magnesium in mobile computers and uses it extensively in the CF18. With a footprint of just 10.7 x 8.5 inches the CF18 is barely larger than the little Acer C110, and despite its significant ruggedness, at 4.5 pounds it weighs barely more than a consumer convertible. Like those two business-class Tablet PCs, the CF18 is a notebook convertible with a display that pivots around and lays down flat to turn the computer into a tablet. Under the hood, the CF18 is state-of-the-art with Intel Pentium technology, USB 2.0, an array of advanced options (including Bluetooth, GPS, and many wireless standards), and superb connectivity. The CF18 also houses a substantial 52 WHr battery for long life.	Form-factor Processor CPU Speed Chipset Standard/Max RAM Disk/drive Card slots Display type Display size/res Color depth Digitizer/pens Keyboard/scale Ruggedness Housing Dimensions Weight Power Interface Interface Options Options	Rugged Notebook Convertible Intel Pentium M 733 1.1 GHz Intel 855GM 256MB/1,536MB 40/60 GB 2 PC Card Type II coated transmissive TFT 10.4-inch/1024x768 16.7 million Wacom/1 Integrated 82-key, 91% rugged Magnesium 10.7 x 8.5 x 1.9 4.5 lbs. Li-Ion, 52 WHr (“4 to 6 hrs”) 2 USB 2.0, RJ11, RJ45     audio, 802.11b/g, video     Bluetooth, Ext. floppy/optical, GPS GPRS/CDMA2000, SmartCard
Xplore Technologies ix 104C2     List price: inquire www.xploretech.com	BEST RUGGED TABLET PC SLATE - A veteran of the rugged mobile computer industry, Xplore Technologies has plenty of experience with pen slates. Sporting exemplary industrial design, the flagship iX104C2 Tablet PC is extremely tough, technologically completely up-to-date, yet also has an attractive industrial design with each detail well thought out. Its “AllVue” display is superior to anything else we’ve seen. A magnesium housing/chassis and plenty of sealing and damping materials result in toughness and an IP67 rating despite the fact that the device has more onboard ports and connectors than other rugged slates. Xplore also offers innovative “snap-on” expansion modules, several display options, and there is ample room for internal expansion. The machine can be ordered with a combined active/touch screen digitizer system and a variety of specialized docking systems.	Form-factor Processor CPU Speed Chipset Standard/Max RAM Disk/drive Card slots Display type Display size/res Color depth Digitizer/pens Keyboard/scale Ruggedness Housing Dimensions Weight Power Interface Interface Options Options	Rugged Slate Intel Pentium M 733     1.1 GHz NA 256MB/1,024MB 40 GB 1 PC Card II Transmissive or All-Vue TFT 10.4-inch/1024x768 16.7 million Wacom/1 Opt. external IP67, -4-140F Magnesium 8.25 x 11.2 x 1.6 5.1 lbs. Li-Ion, 56 WHr 3 USB (2x2.0, 1x1.1), RJ45 video, audio, expansion contacts     Office and vehicle docks, radio modules Bluetooth, fingerprint scanner, camera