05-11-2006, 12:00 AM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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Clio NXT: Aaaaaaalmost Ready for Release (Perhaps)
". . .[T]he Clio NXT was (is?) the successor to the cult 1998-released WinCE laptop/tablet which is said to feature Windows CE.NET 5.0 (yes, CE), a 10.4-inch, 800 x 600 touchscreen LCD with 180-degree pivot, WiFi, 64MB SDRAM and 64MB Flash memory, a near full-size QWERTY keyboard, and a smattering of connectivity and expansion options including SD card slots, PCMCIA, USB, a headphone jack, mic, and video out. . . . [W]e received a press release stating that Duke University's Fuqua School of Business will serve as "beta site" for the NXT . . . That's it -- no price . . . no expected start date for this beta program, let alone a revised ship date... nothin'. In a market now flooded with reasonably priced tablets, UMPCs, and dirt cheap laptops, we're feeling, well, a bit jaded ourselves."
Ho hum. We posted about this device a few times in 2004 and it's *still* not been released yet? That's not just missing the boat, that's not even getting within a hundred miles of the water! :P Having said that, the spec still seems to stand up even in 2006. I would hope that they would at least offer Windows CE 6.0 as an option. Heck, at this rate they can offer Windows CE 16.0 as an option. :devilboy:
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05-11-2006, 12:30 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,341
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It comes with a coupon for a free GPRS sleeve for the 3650 Ipaq.......rumor has it they should both hit the market at about the same time. 
Dave
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05-11-2006, 01:05 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 484
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I have one of the original Clios in my "collection". It was very innovative back in 1998, but now with small Tablet PCs available, I don't think it will find itself a market unless it's very low cost.
One problem with the Clio was the hinge design was bulky and not too robust.
One nice feature of the hinge is that, because the screen pivots from the center, the device can be used in tight places - such as on the airplane tray table in coach - where other units of similar size can't.
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05-11-2006, 02:18 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 61
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Actually I had one and just loved it! I sold it a couple years ago on eBay. I agree with you in that with all the other options on the table now, it may be too late but I will say it was ahead of its time from a form factor!
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05-11-2006, 04:00 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 5
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Clio NXT
Hey all,
Yes, Clio NXT is late. But, it's going to be great!
CE.NET 5.0, IE 6, 2 USB Ports, Wi-Fi, MP3 capable. Compatable word,
excel and powerpoint programs. A 10.4 inch screen with a beautiful
display. Instant on/off, 6-8 hrs. battery life, very low virus risk, 2 SD
slots, pc card slot and more!
Those little XP computers are/will be fragile because they have a hard drive. Their batteries are for 2 1/2 hours! They need to boot up and shut down. They will be vulnerable to viruses like any other XP computer.
Plus, if you ever need a keyboard (let's face it, they're nice to have) Clio NXT has a real one!
The arm does not make the Clio fragile. In fact, the arm (that controls
the multiple design winner "swing-top" screen), is pretty darn tough.
I've dropped my Clio 1050 twice (once on the arm) and it was not damaged either time. Both times I had to snap the battery back in place, but it was no big deal.
I'm not saying you should throw a Clio around, but you certainly don't have to baby it like a laptop.
Now let's talk about upkeep. On my Clio 1050, I spent $50.00 on game programs in the 6 years I've had it. That's it! I never needed or longed for any other software. I also shelled out I don't know how much
for a 32mb compact-flash card (at the time a lot of extra memory).
-Do people remember that 32 mb is about the same memory as it would take to store 30, three-hundred page novels?-
That's it. This goes against the joke of a laptop having a dollar bill slot
on it's side huh!
But CE is a stable, embedded OS that doesn't require much upkeep.
At least, it never did on my other Clios.
I believe Clio NXT will be a hit in vertical markets, but a great solution
for anyone who wants more than a pda can offer.
Note: I have been a huge Clio cheerleader/PR Man for over a year on the web. While I do not work for Data Evolution, I am to receive a Clio NXT for my efforts. (I do have a PR Degree and have put in many hours on blogs like this because of my love for the Clio.) Anyone who feels I am biased because of this, certainly has that right. But, the truth is, I consider the Clio line the best computer products I have ever owned. 
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05-11-2006, 04:08 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 86
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Over at Smartmobileassets we have had a continued discussion about the NTX since it's intial announcement. Another usetobedale, has been commenting frequently about the status of this device.
The original thread is here.
http://www.smartmobileassets.com/cgi...s,m=1119297877
From what I've heard this device sounds like a winner. It'll be much easier to use and perfect for many mobile professionals who only need constant connectivity, battery life, and the basic word, excel, powerpoint, internet, and maybe a VOIP / Chat client.
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05-11-2006, 06:09 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 5
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Clio NXT
Yes, I am usedtobedale on the other forum. On this forum I am fborgwash. Anyway, I'm the one who comments on the status of Clio NXT.
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05-11-2006, 10:21 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 12
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What about pricing? What Range are we talking here?
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05-11-2006, 01:18 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 86
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I believe it was ~999$ but pre orders of ~799 will be honored.
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05-11-2006, 02:42 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 5
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Yes, that's the current price. Remember, these machines will come with
an embedded useable OS and compatable software.
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