You’re right. It is funny how the media judged both the UMPC and devices like the UX based whether it had a keyboard and not whether having a keyboard, thumb board or no keyboard suited the purpose of what the device was intended to be for. These devices are designed as companion devices. If you buy one of these and expect it to perform outside its intended use you can expect to be disapointed. It’s kind of like marking a super powerfull desktop computer down because it’s too heavy.

I have a UX and a stowaway keyboard and they are both really useful in totally different ways. Even with Vista on the UX the built in keyboard is better for web and email addresses than the TIP or ritepen. In conjunction with activewords that little keyboard can be amazingly productive. For longer document I use my stowaway keyboard and mouse. With this kit and a spare battery I still carry less weight than any UMPC on the market. With Vista I have the tablet OS as well. It’s the best of all worlds.

If you use the UX as it was intended then having a BT keyboard and the internal one actually makes a lot of sense.

Gordon