GBM InkShow: Touch on the Lenovo X200T Tablet PC

Posted by | 09/21/2009 | 17 Comments

GBM Inkshow_ Touch on the Lenovo x200T Tablet PC blip.tv (beta)I’m really enjoying using the two finger touch on the Lenovo X200T Tablet PC. That’s saying something since I just don’t see touch as being necessary in my usage of a Tablet PC. Frankly, I pull out a Tablet PC when I need to Ink some notes in rehearsal or a meeting or when I want to browse the web with the device in slate mode in my lap.

That’s where this version of touch works for me. It is very easy to sit with the device and surf the web. Even more so the dual digitizer implementation makes it very easy to switch back and forth between the pen or touch. Although as you’ll see there are some calibration issues that I hope Lenovo takes care of before these devices start shipping when Windows 7 rolls out October 22. (check out the video after the jump.)

The bottom line is this. Lenovo has an excellent Tablet PC in the x200T, with our without touch. As a convertible Tablet it is tough to beat. Only the HP 2730p comes close in my mind. Adding two finger touch to the x200T gives it a leg up for those who like using a Tablet PC in slate mode, and Lenovo has done a good job with its Simple Tap touch UI.

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Warner Crocker is a professional theatre director, producer and playwright and also a Tablet PC enthusiast. He is also a Microsoft MVP for Tablet PCs. Send email to Warner.
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  • Eric

    I’m a bit confused. In Rob’s reviews, I have noticed his preference for flush bezel screens…but then I also noticed that the flush screen on the x200 has alot of parallax. Seems like you have to live with either one or the other problem. Do I have that right? Thanks.

  • noctilux

    I’m quite happy with my X60 Tablet, but the x200t with multi-touch certainly looks very, very tempting. I have to admit that I mostly use slate mode only when I’m actually using the stylus in OneNote. Everywhere else (which, I must admit, is mostly the Internet), navigating with the Trackpoint and keyboard is just easier.
    However, I imagine that the ability of actively prodding things might make me use the slate mode more often. It just seems more natural than using a silly extension. It’s like dialing a phone number with a stick.
    Also, I’d like to second Ben’s thoughts. While I miss Rob and Dennis, I’m also really glad Warner is still here. I love your InkShows, Warner – please make more!

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