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pphilipp · 12-03-2009, 12:46 PM

Good morning. I just joined this forum so I could respond to this review (I've been following the W1060/A81 for some time now).

First, are you aware how quickly the internet is flooded with references to your W1060 review... all somewhat misrepresenting the MID and emphasizing the "slow/bad internet explorer" aspect of it? It's kind of like a politician... some get good coverage and exposure, others get bad, and often there's not really any difference between one and the other except for the way the media covers them. There's so much good about this little device, it's a shame that (so far) the headlines are headlining "mediocre web browsing"!!!

The W1060 is the MID device that I was setting money aside for... until a couple weeks ago when I purchased what was perhaps the best deal on ebay (for a umpc which I had followed and consider one of the most well designed tablet computers I have ever used, Intel's Classmate/Schoolmate.)

Here's to JDiddly....
I'm one to keep up with the bargains and thought I would pass this one on to you... it's almost too good to pass up. Today, on Amazon, the Archos 7 (another device I have kept up with) has been reduced to $219.99 with Free shipping!! In spite of it's flaws and bad customer support, this little media player is about the only thing going in this form factor which has a huge hard drive of 160gb (the one offered at this price). And, I haven't seen many people who realize this unit, with it's closed operating system, is one of the best flash-app players around (thus getting around the OS). You just have to search the net for 'flash apps' to find all kind of programs which operate well on the Archos.

Sorry to get off track. I realize this forum is about the W1060, so I'll end by adding another two-cents worth of drivel. Don't let the Wince operating system be considered a detriment. I've used variations of this OS for over ten years and still consider it quite versatile and once it's tweeked, a virtual powerhouse amongst instant-on OS's.

Thanks for your forum and thanks for letting me blab!

12-03-2009, 12:46 PM	#38
pphilipp Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 156088 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Smokies Device: Apple iPad 3 (I have owned many other tablets)	Good morning. I just joined this forum so I could respond to this review (I've been following the W1060/A81 for some time now). First, are you aware how quickly the internet is flooded with references to your W1060 review... all somewhat misrepresenting the MID and emphasizing the "slow/bad internet explorer" aspect of it? It's kind of like a politician... some get good coverage and exposure, others get bad, and often there's not really any difference between one and the other except for the way the media covers them. There's so much good about this little device, it's a shame that (so far) the headlines are headlining "mediocre web browsing"!!! The W1060 is the MID device that I was setting money aside for... until a couple weeks ago when I purchased what was perhaps the best deal on ebay (for a umpc which I had followed and consider one of the most well designed tablet computers I have ever used, Intel's Classmate/Schoolmate.) Here's to JDiddly.... I'm one to keep up with the bargains and thought I would pass this one on to you... it's almost too good to pass up. Today, on Amazon, the Archos 7 (another device I have kept up with) has been reduced to $219.99 with Free shipping!! In spite of it's flaws and bad customer support, this little media player is about the only thing going in this form factor which has a huge hard drive of 160gb (the one offered at this price). And, I haven't seen many people who realize this unit, with it's closed operating system, is one of the best flash-app players around (thus getting around the OS). You just have to search the net for 'flash apps' to find all kind of programs which operate well on the Archos. Sorry to get off track. I realize this forum is about the W1060, so I'll end by adding another two-cents worth of drivel. Don't let the Wince operating system be considered a detriment. I've used variations of this OS for over ten years and still consider it quite versatile and once it's tweeked, a virtual powerhouse amongst instant-on OS's. Thanks for your forum and thanks for letting me blab!