Scribbler Tablet PC 866m 30gb 512mb Xpt 96w Liion Longlife Batt

Processor:
At the heart of any computer lies the CPU (or processor), a massive collection of miniature transistors that governs the speed and power of the entire unit. Some of today's notebooks are equipped with high-end CPU's on par with those found in top-of-the-line desktop PCs, while others are quick enough only for basic duties such as word processing, email and the like. The SC800 Scribbler features an Ultra Low Voltage Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor–M operating at 866 MHz. In the world of modern notebooks, this is not a particularly potent processor. But for most common mobile tasks -- such as word processing, contact management, light 2D graphics, photo organization, email and Internet surfing, it is certainly sufficient. Moreover, it's incredibly easy on the batteries. More on that later.

Memory:
Computers typically store information on their hard drive, but they keep frequently and recently accessed data in Random Access Memory (RAM) for faster retrieval. More RAM means more efficient computing, superior multitasking and less strain on your hard drive. The SC800 Scribbler incorporates 512 MB of RAM. This is the standard allotment for high-end notebooks, and a surprisingly generous amount in a unit of this size.

Video:
CPU's are usually so busy doing basic calculations that they need help translating visual output, particularly that of 3D graphics, to the viewing screen. This is the duty of the graphics card (or graphics controller). When shopping for a computer, it's good to remember that a video controller with "dedicated" built-in video memory is preferable to one with "shared" video memory wherein the graphics controller borrows a portion of the all-important main system memory. This system's graphics controller is an Intel 830MG with a maximum of 48 MB of shared video memory. Thusly, the unit shouldn't be counted upon for 3D games or complex 3D animations, though it will efficiently display 2D and midlevel 3D applications and graphics.

Display:
Being a subcompact computer, the SC800 Scribbler features an understandably smallish 10.6-inch XGA TFT display. But it's more than just a display -- it's also the screen you'll use to enter data with the enclosed stylus. Merely grab the stylus as you would a pen and write or draw as you would on traditional notepaper. Built-in handwriting recognition software takes care of the rest.

Hard Disk:
In a time when some notebooks offer hard drives of 100 GB and more, the 30 GB hard drive inside the SC800 Scribbler may not seem overly spacious. However, in the miniscule world of ultra-compact tablets, 30 GB is a common size. Though you won't have enough room for a library of space-gobbling multimedia files, you will have space for a typical number of mobile apps and user-created files.

Optical Drive:
An optical drive is essential in today's computing environment. A "CD-ROM" drive allows you to install CD-based applications and play music CDs. A "CD-RW" drive adds CD "burning", so you can also backup your important files to long-lasting discs and create personalized music CDs. With a DVD-ROM drive you can watch DVD movies. And with a DVD-RW drive, you can "write" home movies to durable discs and archive files to DVD (DVDs boast more than seven times the storage capacity of a CD). Some drives allow you to do a combination of all of these tasks. This system does not feature an optical drive in its stock configuration, though you can connect external CD and DVD drives via its two USB ports. It should be noted that the unit supports older USB 1.1 technology rather than the much faster new standard of USB 2.0.

Audio:
The Scribbler SC800 is equipped with two miniature stereo speakers, a mini microphone jack and stereo mini headphone jack.

Keyboard and Controls:
Most users will control the SC800 Scribbler by touching "virtual" controls displayed on the screen and utilizing the built-in scroll button, though a USB-connected keyboard is also enclosed.

Connectivity and Expansion:
The SC800 Scribbler offers an assortment of ways to keep in touch, including a 56K modem for low-speed dial-up Internet and email access, a 10/100 Ethernet port for high-speed wired network and Internet, and an integrated 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless connection for cord-free e-communication at home, at the office or on the road via a local public hotspot. Other key amenities include two USB 1.1 ports (substantially slower than today's USB 2.0 standard) for plug and play devices such as external drives and digital cameras, an IEEE 1394 FireWire port (commonly used for quick data uploads from digital camcorders), and a PC Card Slot.

Operating System and Software:
Electrovaya will pre-install a copy of Microsoft's Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system. Other applications include the pen-based business graphics software solution Corel Grafigo, and trial versions of Alias Sketchbook and FranklinCovey's Tablet Planner.

Dimensions and Weight:
Many of today's most powerful notebooks are also the largest, weighing ten or twelve lbs or more and therefore too big and cumbersome for extensive, continuous traveling. These are often referred to as "desktop replacements". On the other extreme are "thin and lights" or "ultra-portables", super-miniaturized units that typically aren't as powerful as their larger brethren but weigh as little as two or three lbs. and will often fit comfortably inside a large purse. The SC800 Scribbler is exceptionally small and comfortable at a mere 3.9 lbs and just 10.8 by 8.9 by 1.0 - 1.1 inches.

Power:
The unit is powered by a 4-cell Super Polymer Li-Ion Battery Pack that delivers a stunning 12 to 16 hours of run time between charges. Electrovaya says its entry-level Scribbler tablets are the only tablets on the market to offer an entire day's worth of mobility.

• Four times longer battery life than any other Tablet PC
• The only Tablet PC on the market that can provide 12-16 hours of run-time providing an entire day's worth of mobility
• Integrated IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi wireless network connectivity
• Pressure sensitive screen
• Built-in joystick
• Included USB keyboard
• Highest battery Charge-time/Yield ratio in the market today
• More RAM and HDD capacity than most other tablet pc

• Adobe Acrobat Reader (Full Version)
• Alias SketchBook Pro (Full Version)
• Corel Grafigo (Full Version)
• McAfee Virus Scan 7.0 (Full Version)
• Farstone Virtual Drive (Full Version)
• Softthink PC Angel (Full Version)
• FranklinCovey Tablet Planner (Trial Version)

• For different user account access
• To "Lock up" a file/directory so that only a specific person can use the file/directory