Comments on: ASUS T91: The Netbook-like Tablet PC Gets Reviewed

By: Allan Jones

Allan Jones — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:55:12 +0000

I’m hoping that the advent of Windows 7 will usher in some interesting netbook designs with touchscreens and (with luck) decent tablet functions. I’d like to think this device is just an indicator of what’s to come, and that better machines will follow soon after (as happened with the eeePC).

By: Bryce

Bryce — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:30:19 +0000

Is this thing ever going to become available?
Looks like the CTL is STILL the only widely available convertible netbook.
I envision using it as a slate while on foot also. In my case one of the main goals is use outdoors as a really trick GPS unit with air photos, topo maps both present and historic on hand. Idea being a sort of museum style tour guide for the forest and industrial areas. Not exactly a mainstream use I realize, and also not very text input intensive.
Chiclet keyboards are the bomb by the way. I’ve used one almost exclusively for a couple of years now (macbook) and anything else seems like driving an old farm truck in traffic now! My only minor niggle with the Apple version is that the keys could be a little stiffer to press.
Is this hatred for chiclet keyboards common?

By: Recent Bookmarks

Recent Bookmarks — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:09:06 +0000

I want one too. I don’t know if i should wait for this one or get the MSI touch.
cheers

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:33:30 +0000

When is this model coming out in the USA? I need one now.

By: Deon

Deon — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:04:29 +0000

I’m going to have to go against the grain and say I LOVE the new chiclet keyboards. It may just be the seperation of keys and low profile on the apple ones, but I am able to type significantly faster and with less finger strain than other keyboards.

By: NaweG

NaweG — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:22:17 +0000

OK, I may be a rather unusual slice of the demographic, but the main reason I’m looking forward to getting one of these is to use during my bus rides to/from work. You can’t always be certain you’ll get a seat, so it needs to be something I can hold in one arm and still work on. A traditional netbook doesn’t work so well in that setup (though I’ve considered getting one and trying to find a board to mount it on).

My current laptop is an HP Pavilion TX with a convertible setup and touchscreen, which would be perfect if it wasn’t so dang heavy, and runs so hot when it’s doing any real work. I’ve never burnt myself yet, but…

For that demographic, the choice is a $500 or so netbook like this, or a multiply more expensive Tablet PC, and I’m rather more interested in the cheaper option since I won’t be doing much art work with it.

FWIW…

By: HG

HG — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:07:35 +0000

It would be nice if it had Palm rejection like the Fujitsu P Series, not that it’s the best way to go but sure would be better.I can see that they are trying to keep the price down but if its only going to add a little it might be worth it. I’m looking at getting the T91 if the battery life is at least 5.5 hrs.

By: Nurhisham Hussein

Nurhisham Hussein — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:45:21 +0000

I have to agree with the comments above. I have the Gigabyte M912 with XP Home, which is a similar size and configuration – inking is a terrible experience, with lots of vectoring. Putting Win7 on it made for a much better experience, but I just can’t get over the vectoring.

If on the other hand peoples expectations are based on just having a touch UI, this might work.

By: Gordon Cahill

Gordon Cahill — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:32:28 +0000

I sort of agree with you. There’s the P1630, which is not active but still useful.

I see devices like this doing a lot of damage to the tablet pc space. If this was your first “tablet” experience I’m sure it would be your last. Without a tablet OS and some form of palm rejection it’s a gimmick that borders on unusuable.

Gordon

p.s. Is there a reason there’s no 10″ active digitiser tablet any more? I would kill for a p1630 with an active or dual digitiser.

By: drphysx

drphysx — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:21:58 +0000

I don’t see the point of having a resistive touchscreen in a netbook.

A Tablet PC is only useful with a digitizer.

Well, if those low-cost tabler-netbooks cause the breakthrough for Tablet PCs in general, then I’ll be happy :)

After all, an HP tx2z, which is a great Tablet PC, really isn’t all that expensive.