09-16-2003, 02:25 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Oct 2004
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They should at least switch the TAB Key with the Shift key. It doesn't make sense why they would switch it around like that only to keep the Caps Lock near it's original position.
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09-16-2003, 02:30 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
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This is is so ugly it's hideous.
Note to designer: how about clamshell? That thing is too long.
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09-16-2003, 02:30 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Why so long???
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Originally Posted by PJE
Why do all PocketPCs with a keyboard need to be so long?Z
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Because the aspect ratio of the screen isn't the same as that of a Palm - Palm has it easy with a square screen, whereas Pocket PCs have to contend with a portrait (tall) screen. I too would like to see something closer to your design, but it might not be possible to cram it all in without that extra height.
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09-16-2003, 02:30 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Looks like a Tungsten C if you ask me.
I've never been a fan of PDA's with keyboards. Too damn bulky if you ask me, and you can't properly type on one. At least a Psion Revo has an OK keyboard, but those damn thumb type things... Nah, I prefer screen space over keys any time.
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09-16-2003, 02:36 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Originally Posted by bjornkeizers
I've never been a fan of PDA's with keyboards. Too damn bulky if you ask me, and you can't properly type on one. At least a Psion Revo has an OK keyboard, but those damn thumb type things... Nah, I prefer screen space over keys any time.
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This amazes me as an open topic still. It seems so divisive as a feature. Personally, I gave up my PPC for another BB. Reason, always on email and keyboard were paramount to my productivity. I'd come back in a heartbeat if HP would get a BB like device out the door. The keyboard is an excellent first step in my humble opinion. |
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09-16-2003, 02:52 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by SandersP
This is is so ugly it's hideous.
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It's also a line drawing with no real detail to speak of - it looks like it was drawn on an Etch-a-Sketch.
I remember everyone saying the 1910 was ugly when the first low-res mock-up of it leaked, and now everyone raves about the awesome design.
So just wait and see, shall we? :-)
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09-16-2003, 03:00 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Looks great 8O
I don't think i'd like it though, never been a fan of thumboards and apart from that it has everything my H5455 has! I dearly love my 5455 
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09-16-2003, 03:10 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2006
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It look OK to me, but I was hoping for a clamshell design. 0X
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09-16-2003, 03:18 PM
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Contributing Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by egoz
Does it look like the Treo? Sure, not that the Treo's keyboard location and design is anything but obvious. So, i'm not sure the iPaq design team is really stealing much in terms of design-ideas.
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I didn't say they were stealing the idea. I just found the location of the d-pad with respect to the keyboard similar to the Treo 600. Time will tell how useable this particular setup is (compared to the C, W, and Zaurus, which have the d-pad below the keyboard).
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09-16-2003, 03:19 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 155
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Size:
138.7 x 74.6 x 14.5 mm (h4350)
138 x 84 x 15.9mm (h5550)
This thing is as long as h5550, and uses 3.5 inch screen. The bottom area is almost as long as the screen. This gadget might as well be a handheld calculator with such proportions and buttons.
...eeck!
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