Pepper Pad Plus - What the hell is it really?
Posted by Chris Leckness on 01/3/06 in CES, PocketPC, Tablet PC
Is it a laptop?
Is it a Tablet PC?
Is it a PocketPC?
Is it a Personal Media Player?
Hmm.. Not really sure, I guess its a combination of all of the above.
It’s smaller than a laptop, about the same size as a tablet, bigger than a PocketPC and has a 20g hard drive. With a 624mhz Intel XScale processor, 256mb memory, Bluetooth 2.0, and WiFi it sounds like a PocketPC, but the size doesn’t match. The 800×600 8.4-inch LCD touchscreen sounds like a perfect view for movies and internet browsing. I think someone couldn’t figure out what device they wanted to carry, so made their perfect device a reality.
I think I should have gotten my wife this for Christmas instead of the ultraportable Dell 700m.
Source : Engadget
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Why the Pepper Pad?
The Pepper Pad is the ideal way to experience everything broadband has to offer. With an innovative design that combines mobility with an the largest handheld touchscreen available, consumers can finally enjoy the richness of Web pages and videos plus:
Favorite online activities
- Web Browser-Directly access the Web with our Mozilla™ based browser. Keep and organize bookmarks and Web page clippings (for offline viewing)
- E-mail-Send and receive e-mail using the virus and spyware resistant Mail application. Mail keeps all messages until they are deleted, remembers every address mail was sent to, and automatically completes known addresses. Includes POP3, IMAP4 and AOL® Inbox support
- IM client-A completely integrated AOL® Instant Messenger ™ compatible IM client with tabbed session management.
- Music, video and photo libraries-Stream, download, organize and watch (or listen to) MP3s, MPEGs and digital photos.
- Remote control-Control TV and AV gear
- Journal-Keep plans and ideas. Format the pages with a rich text editor.
- Internet Radio-Listen to your favorite streaming radio stations.
- Games- Have fun.
Innovative design
- 8.4 inch color display with touch screen
- QWERTY keypad, for fast and easy typing
- Rugged and splash-resistant design
- 20-bit stereo CODEC for excellent sound
- SD/MMC card for future expansion
Mobility
- 802.11b Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth device support, which lets the Pepper Pad "talk" to other high tech products, such as a full-size keyboard and/or mouse
- Only 2.3 lbs, and small enough 12.1" x 6.6" x 0.8" (309×175x20mm) to fit into a briefcase, backpack or purse
Ease of use
- Instant-on capabilities-no more waiting to boot up.
- Intuitive Pepper software and applications
Storage and power
- Intel XScale PXA270 (624 Mhz) processor
- 20 GB disk drive
- Two rechargeable lithium batteries offering hours of use, plus smart power management
Security
- Mozilla-based browser, making the Pepper Pad both virus- and hacker-resistant
Pricing and availability
- All this for just $849.99 MSRP**
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I, however, think you made the right choice of Christmas gifts. 802.11b isn’t the greatest choice for a device aimed at wireless web-browsing and a proprietary OS doesn’t lend itself well toward expansion and a varied-use device. That and it looks like a toy I’d give my 8 year old son (If I had an 8 year old son, which I don’t).
I guess I should have elaborated a tad more. For Christmas, I bought my wife a $1200 Ebay, Email, Internet Backgammon machine called the Dell 700m.
LOL, Chris!!!
That’s exactly why I haven’t bought a notebook yet. I keep thinking I’ll have a need for it…but I don’t. The PC and pocketpc are enough.