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SAN DIEGO, California -- March 16, 2007 -- Jim Forbes discloses,
in an article on ForbesOnTech, how his Lenovo X60 Tablet has been
integrated into his everyday life. "My tablet, a Lenovo X60
convertible notebook, is the first thing I pack when I leave my
house," Mr. Forbes says.
Among the things that bind him to his X60 Tablet, Mr. Forbes
confides, is the system's Internet connectivity, weight,
subcompact form factor, and system configuration.
"I can not imagine buying or using any notebook that does not
include a modem as part of its basic configuration," Mr. Forbes
relates. "Modems and 802.11 transceivers are the basic building
blocks that weld me to my computer."
Mr. Forbes routinely connects to multiple networks and ad hoc
workgroups with his X60 tablet. He says that he uses his X60
Tablet like a "paper based tablet," cradling it in one hand as he
takes classroom notes or delivers lectures.
About 2GB of system memory and a fast hard disk drive of at least
60GB is ideal for convertible notebooks, Mr. Forbes remarks. The
2GB of memory boosts performance and allows the notebook to
better run the new Windows Vista operating system, he explains.
Mr. Forbes would like to see a new and improved generation of
tablet computers though. Table computers should have better
built-in audio or DVD players and improved software, according to
him. He would also like to see more convertible notebooks
connect with Bluetooth enabled devices.
Mr. Forbes relates that it would be nice to see backlit keyboards
in convertible notebooks. "Alternatively, companies such as
Lenovo could install two small [light-emitting diodes] in the top
of the screen case to improve keyboard illumination," he says.
Mr. Forbes notes that the Lenovo X60S compact has one LED on its
screen case, a feature lacking in the X60 Tablet.
Mr. Forbes thinks that convertible PC manufacturers should offer
more stylus choices.
"The stylus included with the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 is the best
I've ever used," Mr. Forbes says. "I have large hands and the
heft on the X60 pen as well as its shape works well for me, even
though I'm handicapped and have degraded fine motor skills in my
left hand."
Women, however, prefer smaller digital pens while men are more
inclined to use larger-sized pens, Mr. Forbes comments. "I'd
love to see convertible notebook makers offer a selection of
aftermarket styli that would match individual tastes or
preferences," he remarks.
Mr. Forbes also notes the lack of student discounts for
convertible computers that are independent of academic platform
adoption programs.
"Convertible portables are being bought and put to use by people
who are attracted to their capabilities and specific
functionality," Mr. Forbes point outs. "Convertible PC makers
need to evangelize their products nationwide, not just at
specific schools."
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