Typical price: £1,129
What is it: 12.1-inch Tablet PC with dual-mode touchscreen
What we think: An excellent screen and keyboard make this a handsome and very usable Tablet PC
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 July 2008
Tags: Dell, Dell Latitude XT, keyboard, mirrored, 3G
We like:
Capacitive touch technology makes for greater accuracy; clearer, sharper screen; very usable keyboard; excellent hardware design
We don't like:
Optical drive supplied on optional base unit; expensive once you start adding extras; battery life and performance
CNET UK judgement:
This is a handsome and very usable Tablet PC, thanks to its excellent screen and keyboard. Battery life and performance are both a little disappointing, though, and the price becomes steep as you add in the options
Full review:
Dell, characteristically, has bided its time before entering the Tablet PC arena. Tablet PCs have been around for several years, but have struggled to become mainstream despite support from top-tier manufacturers such as HP and Fujitsu Siemens. Continue Reading...
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