zeigerpuppy Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I am about to buy a new tablet to run OS X for scientific work. Which is the most fully functioning model available? In my search for the answer to this question I have found the following. Hopefully this post may be added to and become a good guide for tablet bliss. I have done some research, here are my prerequisites: - Touchscreen must work (and be calibrated) pen input essential, multitouch/pressure optional - slate or convertible format is fine - Battery Life ideally about 6 hours - Weight < 2kg - Size (smaller is better in my opinion, so 10.1" to 12.1") - processor: something faster than atom! - cardbus and HDMI output desirable - graphics processor (anything with a GMA 500 is out due to lack of drivers) - wireless doesn't matter too much as can usually be replaced. The most likely contenders so far, include: Convertibles: Fujitsu T580: 10.1", N-Trig input GMA4500MHD, atheros wireless - anyone tried this one yet? Lenovo x201t: 12.1" wacom - GMA4500 - good reports with older x61 HP TM2: 12.1" wacom - not sure if anyone got touch screen calibration working? Slates: Motion F5V: 10.4" Intel HD graphics, pen, no touch, 4hours hotswap battery, not really any good for me as I need video out, otherwise a good model. http://www.motioncomputing.com/products/tablet_pc_f5.asp Models that won't work! - Panasonic Toughbook H1 (GMA500) - HP Slate 500 (GMA500) I'd be very interested to hear you experiences with any of the above or other suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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