Emperor Linux has put a Linux distribution on a Lenovo X41 Tablet PC. The Raven comes in either a Linux-only version or a dual boot with the standard Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005 and has the following specs:
integrated Biometric Fingerprint scanner works in Linux- train your fingerprints, and use them to login
- pen / stylus input to screen as a mouse pointer and as a pen / stylus
- ability to hand-write commands on-screen (converts handwriting to ascii text in the focus area)
- available handwriting recognition suite (trained conversion of handwritten text images to ascii text)
- pen has pressure sensitivity in Gimp
- screen can be rotated to portrait orientation via rotate button
- special BlueKeys support when Raven X41 is folded into tablet configuration: scroll Up, scroll Down, Enter, and Toolbox keys
- Toolbox Key (toolbox plugin to “EmpDash” tools to access LCD brightness up/down, volume up/down, backlight, wifi kill, etc)
Handwriting features do require some training, but with careful training, are very nearly as good as the “Windows Journal” at this time.
The usual EmperorLinux functions / features with full Linux support:
- hibernate to disk
- wireless b/g (internal wifi , w/ dual antennas)
- BlueKeys function keys support (LCD brightness, Volume, wifi kill, ext VGA,)
- CPU throttling (based on usage environment)
- USB, CardBus (PCMCIA), sound, gigabit ethernet
The Raven is available in four different configurations running from $2350 – $2950. That’s a lot of money for something that is very nearly as good as the “Windows Journal” so just go buy a real Tablet PC from Lenovo.
(via Engadget)
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