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ViewSonic ViewPad
It's Coming....

New MessageViewSonic ViewPad (modified 0 times) BubbaDog56
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Originally announced in late 2000, it looks like this unit may finally make it to the stores this month. No firm pricing, originally hoped to be under $500. Here's some info and a link:

"With the new ViewPad 100 SuperPDA (available late July) you’ll soon be accessing important applications and data from virtually anywhere.

Not only is information easy to get to (with options added to the included PC Card and CompactFlash slots), it’s also easy to keep organized by synchronizing the Windows CE powered ViewPad 100 to your PC. If you’re looking for a robust, flexible and highly portable platform for business or personal applications, you’ve found it.

Access server-based applications remotely with the provided Citrix ICA or Microsoft’s RDP software. And with the ample 10" full-color touch-screen display, reading glasses become optional. ViewSonic has partnered with GoAmerica to bring you the best wireless modem connectivity. To select the package that’s right for you click here. Accessories such as its own docking station, keyboard and carrying case are also available. The ViewPad 100 is lightweight (just 2.5 pounds), durable, expandable and easy-to-use."

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/productdetail.cfm?productid=0004DD6B-336B-1B25-9E3F80E5D315FE68&tabmode=2

B'Dog

07-09-2001 07:05:33

New MessageRE:ViewSonic ViewPad (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Looks real kool, Guess I'm gonna hold off on that new i-Paq...
End of July eh...Under $500 Already have the card modem...
07-09-2001 16:21:33

New MessageRE:ViewSonic ViewPad (modified 0 times) epodfreak
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For a moment I was getting excited about getting one of these until I saw that Windows support is ONLY RDP 5.0 (not good), It must support 'RDP 5.1' in order to take full advantage of Windows XP and the 16-bit color and sound via terminal services/Remote Desktop. Darn it, when will they figure out that people NEED this to make this the device we all want!

-Epodfreak

07-10-2001 09:59:35

New MessageRE:ViewSonic ViewPad (modified 0 times) 02U2
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Ouch,... $1099 for the Viewpad 100. According to Viewsonic customer service rep...
07-10-2001 17:32:22

New MessageRE:ViewSonic ViewPad (modified 0 times) BubbaDog56
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Well, kiss me where the sun don't shine! Damned I'd pay over a grand for this thing, a little bit of a markup since the release notice back in Y2K. So much for technology prices coming down, they've got some sort of problem they want the end user to take it in the end for. Oh well, at that price they'll be on clearance soon after release....

B'Dog

07-10-2001 18:48:11

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