The Bottom Line
- Indoor/Outdoor Viewable Display
- Multiple Connection Options
- Long Battery Life
- Screen protectors mark easily if too much pressure is applied.
Description
- Dimensions & Weight: 12.77" (H) x 8.66" (W) x 82-88" (D), Approx. 3.4lbs with standard battery.
- Processor: Ultra low voltage Intel Pentium M processor 1 GHz 1 MB on-die L2 cache, 400 MHz bus speed
- OS: MS Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.
- Display: 10.4 XGA, Indoor/outdoor viewable (reflective front light).
- Networking: Multinational modem, 10/100/1000 Base T/TX Ethernet, Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11a+b/g Wi-Fi
- Ports: 2 USB, Infrared, External monitor, modem, ethernet, IEEE 1394, system interface connector.
- Memory: 256 MB min. two DIMM slots available. Max. memory 2GB.
- Hard Drive: 40 or 60 GB ATA 100, shock mounted hard drive.
- Audio: Built-in mic, headphone, mic and stereo line-in jacks.
- PC Card Slots: 1 Type I or Type II slot, 32-bit PC CardBus architecture, 1 dedicated Smart Card slot
Guide Review - Fujitsu ST5011D Slate Tablet PC
The review unit I received had a 60 GB hard drive and 512 MB RAM. Also included were a wireless keyboard, Executive portfolio and Tablet dock.
I had wondered just how well a slate-style Tablet PC would compare to a convertible-style Tablet PC; without a keyboard always available would it be more difficult to enter information? The Stylistic ST5011D proved to me that you don't always need a keyboard. I was pleased with the stylus input methods available - keyboard entry or handwriting recognition. I found very few errors with the handwriting recognition even when my writing (cursive) reverted to a scrawl. When printing I had no errors. It was like working with pen and paper except no waste of paper. Which was very handy for quick notes.
What I liked most with the slate-style Stylistic was it wasn't difficult or awkward for me a lefty to use as the keyboard entry screen can be placed anywhere on the display that's comfortable for the user.
Having a range of connection options is another benefit to this slate-style Tablet PC. No matter what location I happened to work from, I was able to connect to an in-house network or the Internet.
The battery life was quite impressive, I was able to work for just shy of 5 hours before recharging the battery.
I can see it proving to be a very beneficial tool for workers in sales, Insurance, Real Estate and Law Enforcement. Used with a portable printer, it would make completion of forms quick and easy.
