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Originally Posted by SCION
What device is this?
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It's actually an ancient Fujitsu P1610 that I love so much that I upgraded the innards so I could keep using it. Tough as nails. Paid a lot for it in 2007 when this sort of form factor was unheard of, but worth every cent.
There are still devices like this around. They're uncommon, but I really think they're the best solution for high-functionality, light-weight touch devices. I think there are some now where you can even detach the keyboard. The key for me is having a full operating system, and a well-integrated keyboard.
It came with Windows XP Tablet, but I've got Linux on it now. The screen swivels on a central joint, which has actually proven to be very tough. Swiveled up for normal netbook mode, swiveled down and flat for tablet mode. It has an accelerometer, so the screen changes to vertical mode when it's swiveled down.
It's a passive touch screen, so you can use it with a stylus or your finger. Or a branch. Or a lollipop stick. Or whatever you've got.
There is a "more recent" (i.e. 3 years old) version, the P1620 I think. These are really still quite usable. Even the lower-spec ones are worth it with a RAM upgrade for the couple hundred bucks you can get them for now.