Peter Loforte - What's cool about the upcoming Tablet PC software?

Posted By: The Channel 9 Team | May 17th, 2004 @ 1:13 PM | 57,486 Views | 29 Comments
Peter Loforte, general manager of the Tablet PC team, shows us what is cool about the upcoming Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 software update (code-named "Lone Star.")

This is a free update and will automatically come with the upcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Much more from the Tablet PC team will be coming up on Channel9.

This 10-minute video will give you a great idea of what working with a Tablet PC is like (and Peter talks a bit about developer opportunities on the Tablet PC as well).

The Tablet PC that Peter is using is a HP TC1100 that converts from a laptop-style configuration (which is how he's using it here) to a slate-style configuration. The keyboard detaches on this model. Some Tablet PCs have keyboards permanently attached that "convert" from slate mode, to laptop mode. Others, like the NEC, are pure slates (they don't have keyboards attached at all, although you can always plug one in via a USB port).
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#May 17th, 2004 @ 3:03 PM
Analise
Analise
Main
Very nice, now i almost feel like the need of having a tablet pc !!!

Hum ...
#May 17th, 2004 @ 3:22 PM
Lora
Lora
Very good demonstration of how the recognizer works. Great job!
#May 17th, 2004 @ 4:28 PM
lenn
lenn
Fo' Shizzle
I loved this demo ... Now I wonder how well Lonestar will run on my first gen HP tablet. The Transmeta chip has it collecting dust cause it is painfully slow for me. If only I had one of the new HP one's with the centrino ... This is a HUGE improvement though in my eyes. What about the log-in screen? Peter didn't show anything to make logging in with Ink easier. Anything there to make it better?
#May 17th, 2004 @ 5:02 PM
Lora
Lora
Lenn, yes, you can install the Technical Preview (included in Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC1) on your TC1000. Peter Rysavy frequently blogs about using Lonestar on his TC1000, which Monica is now using in the classroom.

First generation Tablet PCs are a bit on the slow side, once Lonestar Preview is added Hey, I can say that cause I use one with a Transmetta CPU too. Smiley People new to Tablet PCs will be happier with faster hardware, but people who already have a Tablet will be impressed with the new user experience.
#May 17th, 2004 @ 6:51 PM
lenn
lenn
Fo' Shizzle
Thanks for the scoop.  I Will load it up and give it a try and see how it goes.  Sounds like it is usable but a little pokey like it always was Wink

I got a Sony VAIO with a centrino about 6 months ago and ever since then have been much happier with that proc.  Wish I could upgrade the TC1000 chip. 

Thanks for the tips.
#May 17th, 2004 @ 7:27 PM
Kilmerr
Kilmerr
The key with the TC1000, like anything technically, is more RAM. The TC1000 default 256-MB SDRAM is painfully slow. But played with a local friends machine for a bit (he was brave enough to install SP2 RC1, and before that the Comdex alpha) and the TC1000 ran actually halfway decent; not stellar, but at least things got a passing grade. Lonestar is quite a bit more CPU heavy, so the more power the better. Solution for increased shelf-life: Add RAM to the TC1000, expandable up to 768 MB.

Centrino and now headlong into Dothan, with AMD in rear-view mirror. With Efficeon trying to stay in the picture. Smiley
#May 17th, 2004 @ 8:26 PM
BruceLee
BruceLee

This is one of the best video I saw in Channel9.-) I still want more information for developers. Good work! And will Longhorn has some/all such features?

#May 17th, 2004 @ 8:57 PM
Steve411
Steve411
Analise wrote:
Very nice, now i almost feel like the need of having a tablet pc !!!

Hum ...


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