Panasonic Preparing 20 inch 4K Tablet

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by jswinden

Yes, this is what I think most people would use it for. They are calling it a tablet but it would be more appropriately labeled as a computer.

Exactly. As I said myself in post #2 above .

[Sil_liS]

Originally Posted by jswinden

Yes, this is what I think most people would use it for. They are calling it a tablet but it would be more appropriately labeled as a computer.

And a tablet isn't a computer?

[jhowell]

I assume that the Tablet News article is referring to this device, which was already shown at CES in January and they just got some of the facts wrong.

Specifications
Display: 20.0 inch IPS Alpha Panel
Resolution: 3840 x 2560 pixels (230 ppi): Approx. 16.77 million colors
Aspect Ratio: 15:10
OS: Windows 8 Pro 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i5 3427U vPro 1.80 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce Graphics
Memory: 4GB (max.16GB)
Flash Memory Drive (SSD): 128GB
Interface: High resolution digital pen (Anoto Live pen), Electrostatic multi-touchpanel (10 fingers)
Wireless: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0
USB Port: USB2.0 x 1
Expansion Slots: microSD memory card slot x 1 (supports microSDXC memory card)
Embedded Camera: Resolution: HD 720P, Effective pixels: max. 1280×720 pixel
Battery Life: Approx. 2 hours (using internal battery)
Size: 18.7" (W) x 13.1" (D) x 0.4" (H)
Weight: 5.3 lbs

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

And a tablet isn't a computer?

Depends what sort of tablet it is. An iPad is a computer; an Aspirin isn't.

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

And a tablet isn't a computer?

I should have been more specific and said "a desktop computer."

[Sil_liS]

Originally Posted by jswinden

I should have been more specific and said "a desktop computer."

I use a laptop instead of a desktop, but that doesn't mean it should be labeled a desktop.

[Gilmartin]

I love Panasonic gear- my tv, pvr and blu ray player are all from Panny.
I've no interest in a tablet, but I wish Panasonic would produce an e-ink ereader; I'd be seriously interested.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

I wonder if such large tablets are being developed for seniors? To supply content (i.e. sell content) to the older folk who can't read on a 7" tablet? Who would use such a tablet at home - so portability would not be an issue ...

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

I use a laptop instead of a desktop, but that doesn't mean it should be labeled a desktop.

I doubt your laptop has a 20" screen. Anything that big is best classified as a desktop because of size, lack of portability, awkwardness of holding, etc. But apparently you know EVERYTHING, so call it what you damn well please.

[Dulin's Books]

This is an All in One desk top computer. AIO have been made for years. The difference this go round is that some companies- Sony, Panasonic, Lenovo- Have added batteries to the mix so that they can be used "off-leash" for a bit of time. usually 2-3 hours.

The idea being that its mostly used tetherd but then you can unplug it and move it to the kitchen table for a bit to play interactive family games with it laid flat or to have the kids do some homework or even socializing with on-line friends sitting at the table instead of hidden in their room while the parents are making dinner.

[afv011]

Originally Posted by jswinden

I doubt your laptop has a 20" screen. Anything that big is best classified as a desktop because of size, lack of portability, awkwardness of holding, etc. But apparently you know EVERYTHING, so call it what you damn well please.

You never know, there are lappies with 20" screens, like the HP Pavilion HDX9000 or the Acer Aspire 9800.

[ucfgrad93]

Not sure I would ever buy such a large tablet. But I would like to see one in a store.

[Sil_liS]

Originally Posted by jswinden

I doubt your laptop has a 20" screen. Anything that big is best classified as a desktop because of size, lack of portability, awkwardness of holding, etc. But apparently you know EVERYTHING, so call it what you damn well please.

According to techterms.com:

Unlike laptops and other portable devices, desktop computers cannot be powered from an internal battery and therefore must remain connected to a wall outlet.

As for tablets:

A tablet, or tablet PC, is a portable computer that uses a touchscreen as its primary input device.

You want to reclassify devices based on size, that is your choice.
At 5.3 lbs it weights less than some textbooks, so it is portable.
As for awkwardness of holding, I haven't held one, have you?

[CommonReader]

I've bought a Sony Vaio tap 20 a while ago and really couldn't be happier. It's basically a portable all-in-one computer and Windows 8 really makes sense with this sort of device. Whatever you want to call it, it has basically replaced our previous desktop computer. The average user probably doesn't need anything else as a home computer any more (unless e.g. you need major graphics power or have some specific requirements).
It's silent, unobtrusive and elegant in the living room and can easily be moved around. When we went on vacation I simply dropped it into a suitcase and took it along to be used for web-surfing and entertainment in our vacation house.

[Barty]

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

The image in the article is this:


And it's smaller than a newspaper broadsheet.

Not included: third arm to operate touch screen.