TabletKiosk announces the launch of their new Ultra Mobile PC, eo™. They schedule it to begin shipping the last week of April 2006.
Busy teachers and students may find this device especially useful for classroom use. Promoted by Microsoft as a lifestyle ultra mobile PC, teachers can use it at home as easily as at school.
eo™ represents the new generation of mobile computing. It weighs just under 2 pounds. eo™ is the most portable and convenient Tablet PC device for taking handwritten notes, accessing the internet, instant messaging, listening to music, viewing movies and playing games. eo™ enables you to connect, communicate and accomplish any task anywhere, any time, and be entertained and informed wherever life takes you.
eo™, named for the Latin word meaning to go, advance, or progress, was developed to combine the power and compatibility of the full version of Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet Edition with a lightweight “carry-everywhere” hardware design. eo™ features enhanced touch-screen capabilities with handwriting recognition and a revolutionary new, on-screen keyboard. eo™ also offers the enhanced touch-screen via stylus, stereo microphone with voice recognition, and hardware controls that are easily adaptable for left or right handed users.
eo™ comes equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet Edition as well as with the new Microsoft® Touch Pak, technologies that make it easy to access and use your software on the go. eo™ sports USB 2.0, wireless networking, and Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, a full range of custom accessories are being developed to enhance the eo™experience.
Price, $899.00, the first sub-$1,000 tablet. Way to go, Martin!