Interesting facts
I am a huge Mac fanboy and have converted a few people to using macs in the past and still love my MacbookPro. This Windows based device has opened my mind to a Wondows device again. I use and love my iPhone too.
The Occasion
I had arranged for Hugo Ortega to come and demonstrate the iPad to a coffee morning I started at Leichhardt that we have every Wednesday. See www.thelatteguy.com for more information.
What happened
Hugo did demo the iPad and let us all try it out feel the weight, the feel of the screen the various default apps plus a few others he had. Then we had a look at the other tablet PC he had with him which was the TEGA Tablet http://www.tegatech.com.au/TEGA.html . I had seen it briefly recently but hadn’t really had a decent look at it. I was really surprised at how much more it could do in comparison to the iPad. The Apple dazzle was starting to wear off and I drew my attention to the TEGA Tablet.
With the stylus I was able to write directly on the screen which picked up my hand writing very accurately and it was in no time I was writing content and web addresses and just stunned by how well the unit worked with Windows 7. The device just had so much going for it with the ports, screen resolution, portability it reallt is everything the iPad isn’t.
Specs
Intel Atom N270-280 Processor,
1GB DDR2 Ram,
10.2″ TFT LCD Touchscreen, 1024 x 600 pixles
160G SATA HDD
Built in HSDPA modem
802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi
3 USB 2.0 Ports
3500mah Lithium battery pack
RRP $995.28 Windows not included
RRP $1,187.98 including Windows 7 Pro
Conclusion
I can see myself using the TEGA Tablet to update my WordPress websites, clients websites, write posts and run my business easily while out and about with a compact but powerful device that is far easier to carry around that a laptop but at the same time has more real world capabilities that the iPad.
More information
http://www.tegatech.com.au/TEGA.html
PDF: TEGA Tablet Official Launch at CEBIT 2010
Mentioned page 9 June 2010 edition of APC Magazine
Disclosure
* In the interest of full disclosure, I should point out that if enough of my fellow-bloggers post on the topic of the TEGA Tablet, I will be will have the option to purchase a heavily discounted unit.
Thanks, Tony. This is very useful. I'm really looking forward to checking out the TEGA at NSCM this week.
Well done.
Keep up the great work.
Best, Robin
Thanks Robin,
Glad you enjoyed the review, you will love the TEGA Tablet when you see it at the #nscm (North Side Coffee Mornings). Thanks for your input.
regards
Tony
I like the sound of this Tony — the jury is still out on the iPad for me, as it was with the Kindle. While I like to have up to date technology, experience has taught me to wait it out. I'm a wait and see consumer.
My son who works for Apple, road tested an iPad a couple of weeks ago. His verdict…? It's nothing more than an oversized iPhone.
Great blog Tony.
[...] The short answer is, no, but now a fellow gadget-aficionado, Tony (aka @thewordpressguy) has drawn my attention to another new device, the TEGA tablet, and has asked me for an opinion*. I am yet to get my hands on either device, but [...]
I like the sound of this Tony — the jury is still out on the iPad for me, as it was with the Kindle. While I like to have up to date technology, experience has taught me to wait it out. I'm a wait and see consumer.
My son who works for Apple, road tested an iPad a couple of weeks ago. His verdict…? It's nothing more than an oversized iPhone.
Great blog Tony.
Thanks so much Catherine,
For such a dynamic traveler as yourself this could be a great device for you. Portable, versatile and easy to jot down notes on or use advanced software just like a laptop but the size of a kindle or iPad. Amazing insight from your son who works for Apple to, thanks for sharing that with us.
Tony
Tony
I had a discussion with Kerry today about our iPad vs. TEGA tablet comparison at last Thursday's NSCM. I came to the conclusion that the 'i' prefix on Apple products for me means "instant". On the iPod, it's instant music. On the iPhone, it's instant access to web applications.
On the iPad, it's instant access to messaging and browsing information. If I need to read, send, post or file a document or spreadsheet that I couldn't see due to the small form factor on my iPhone. I could do so 'instantly' without having to boot up the laptop (and wait). I'd honestly get frustrated with a Windows-based tablet for this activity.
I'm finding that I need to do more and more tasks instantly – so it's the iPad for me!
Cheers, Iggy