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[June 25, 2002]
ViewSonic Previews Its Tablet PC 1100
ViewSonic Corporation is
previewing its Tablet PC 1100. Featuring the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet
PC Edition operating system, the Tablet PC prototype delivers all of the
benefits of a fully functional portable PC, plus the added convenience
of pen, speech and keyboard input to more effectively facilitate key
business activities such as taking and converting handwritten notes,
managing tasks and accessing data from remote locations.
The Tablet PC 1100 builds on the proven feature set of ViewSonic's
ViewPad 1000, one of the industry's first tablet PCs, which provides
users in the office, on the road, or at home the combination of
full-screen viewing along with the latest in portable wireless
computing. In addition to Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, the Tablet PC
1100 features the latest Intel Pentium III Mobile technology; an
embedded 802.11b wireless solution, and built-in WAN, LAN connectivity
for improved signal reception.
"Our engineering experience with the ViewPad 1000, combined with
customer feedback on its use in a variety of business applications, has
given ViewSonic the input necessary to further extend the functionality
of the tablet PC," said Tom Offutt, general manager, Mobile and
Wireless Products, ViewSonic. "The Tablet PC 1100 reflects our
commitment to providing the utmost in computing performance by
incorporating what mobile users want most, including improved screen
resolution, consistent signal clarity, smaller footprint and ease of
docking."
In addition to these elements, the Tablet PC 1100 also features
extended user controls and an ergonomic design that facilitates
handwriting, as well as the users' grip of the unit. Although the tablet
is designed for use in portrait mode, applications also can be run using
the landscape orientation.
"ViewSonic's expertise in displays and mobile computing, in
tandem with the advanced technologies in our Window XP Tablet PC Edition
operating system, will result in a more advanced mobile PC that will
better meet the needs of mobile business users," said Alexandra
Loeb, vice president of the Tablet PC division at Microsoft.
ViewSonic expects to ship the Tablet PC 1100 in the Fall of 2002.
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