'I found using Tablet PC applications and writing on the screen tough because of the size, and the feel unnatural.'
'laptops get smaller and PDA-style mobile phones get larger, a loose coalition of companies, including Microsoft and Intel, have been pushing a new category of mobile computing product, called the Ultramobile PC, or UMPC.'
'Simply using the included stand so the device stood facing me and then poking links with a stylus (the Asus R2 is a Tablet PC with touch sensitive screen) to navigate about was quite doable.'
'The performance results are predictable, with ASUS having the edge; the Tecra A4 returned 2835 points in PCMark04, an indication of its competence as a good productivity and media notebook.'
'The system is fully-loaded with connectivity options, including both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the 15.4in. widescreen display is also impressive.'
'Connectivity options are extensive to say the least, given that accompanying the four USB 2.0 ports, single FireWire, S-Video, 4-in-1 memory card reader, modem, 10/100 Ethernet, PS/2, serial and parallel ports is the now thankfully almost standard 802.11 b/g wireless adapter and Bluetooth.'
