Tablet PC Forums, Discussion and Support

Lates drivers for the HP Envy X2?

AndyK — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:04:27 GMT

Hi

I'm regretfully having some lockup problems with my brand new HP Envy X2.
I got it last night and it has already locked up twice :-(

Before contacting HP support or the company from which I bought it, I would like to make sure I have the very latest drivers installed.
Is it safe to assume that asking the HP Suport assistant/utility (or whatever it is called) and windows update to check for updates is enough, or should I manually go through the drivers available on the HP website, check the version numbers and upgrade if necessary?

Thanks in advance

OneNote and Pen Buttons

s0ysauce45 — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:25:12 GMT

Was going to post this in the OneNote forum but I don't think anyone goes there..

Is it possible to map the Surface pen's button to an action or something other than right click in onenote? I alternate between the pen tool and highlight tool a lot and instead of going to the menu each time to swap, a press of a button would be a lot quicker. Or even mapping erase to the button would be nice too. Any help is appreciated.

Email applications / IMAP support?

b52hbuff — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:59:23 GMT

Curious to know what folks are using for email on the Surface Pro? Is the built in email sufficient? Are there any other touch-enabled options?

...also curious to know if built in email app does IMAP?

One of the "benefits" of the iPad on Yahoo! mail is the ability to use IMAP. It makes it great to access my email from various devices and still keep my folders/filing system in tact.

Curious to know how that might work on Surface Pro?

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Google Drive for Android Gets Card UI, Better Scanner Discussion

Hannah Becker — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:33:59 GMT

Google's popular cards feature plays a prominent role in a newly updated Google for Android app. Google has also improved the app's scanning functionality.

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AMD Bringing Out Temash Processors Designed for Windows Tablets Discussion

Ed Hardy — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:28:59 GMT

Intel has some new competition for tablet processors --AMD has just unveiled a new series of x86 chips that target Windows tablets. With Video.

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Apple iOS 7 Will Probably Be Unveiled June 10 Discussion

Ed Hardy — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:52:59 GMT

Apple has announced the date of a presentation that will almost certainly include the unveiling of iOS 7.

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Vivante GPU Core Maximizes Graphics Efficiency of Samsung GALAXY Tab 3

Ed Hardy — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:19:38 GMT

Doubles the graphics performance of the GALAXY Tab 2 in less silicon area

Sunnyvale, CA� May 23, 2013 �Vivante Corporation marked another major milestone in the rapid adoption of its industry leading GPU technology. The GC1000 graphics core, integrated into the Marvell PXA986 SoC, is powering the highly-anticipated Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0. As demonstrated in widely reported Android� tests by GLBenchmark and others, the new tablet nearly doubles the performance of its GALAXY Tab 2 predecessor, raising the bar for mass market devices.

�Vivante has a clear focus � mobile graphics that push the limits of performance, while reducing silicon cost and extending battery life,� said Wei-Jin Dai, Vivante President and CEO. �The Vivante GC1000 core allows the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 to be faster than ever on a smaller GPU silicon footprint, minimizing silicon cost and maximizing visual quality.�

This is the latest of several generations of devices from Samsung to feature Vivante3D GPU cores including Android smartphone models GALAXY GT-S7508, GT-S6108, GT-S6358, GT-i8250 and GT-i8268.

About Vivante GPU Products

Optimized for Google Android apps, Vivante�s product portfolio includes performance-leading technologies in 2D/3D GPU, CPC Composition Processors, GPGPU, and vector graphics. Vivante cores leverage a unified driver architecture that is compatible with industry-standard application programming interfaces like OpenGL� ES 3.0, desktop OpenGL�, OpenCL�, OpenVG�, Microsoft� DirectX� 11, WebGL, Google Renderscript / FilterScript, Compute, and other standard APIs. With Vivante technology, mobile devices deliver stunning, high resolution user interface graphics as well asto photos, games, business applications and more.

Robust features built into the GPU cores include:

World�s Smallest Licensable GPU Core for OpenGL ES 3.0
Single/Dual/Quad/Eight GPU Configurations
Single Software Stack
Battery Optimization
Memory Efficiency
Support for Heterogeneous Platform Architecture

To learn more about Vivante�s technologies visit www.vivantecorp.com or contact sales@vivantecorp.com.

About Vivante Corporation

Smaller � Faster � Cooler: Vivante Corporation, a leader in multi-core GPU, OpenCL�, CPC Composition Engine and Vector Graphics IP solutions, provides the highest performance and lowest power characteristics across a range of Khronos� Group API conformant standards based on the ScalarMorphic� architecture. Vivante GPUs are integrated into customer silicon solutions in mass market products including smartphones, tablets, HDTVs, consumer electronics and embedded devices, running thousands of graphics applications across multiple operating systems and software platforms. Vivante is a privately held company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional R&D centers in Shanghai and Chengdu.

Mailbox Launches Its Email App on iPad, with Android to Follow Discussion

Michael Wall — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:29:59 GMT

Mailbox, the maker of a popular email app for the iPhone, has now released an iPad version, with an Android app on the horizon.

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General info:Selecting a good tablet or stylus for sketching

Aman — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:11:39 GMT

Hi!
I saw the Help thread of this forum for deciding a Tablet PC and found that most of the Tablet PCs mentioned there are not available now.So,here this is the updated information.

This thread is for those painters and artists or product designers who want to buy a good tablet PC for Sketching or who want to select a correct Stylus for sketching.

If you are looking at compact portable workstation ,why not try these:

PaceBlade Technology

Products - KUPA America

Meet VivoTab�„� Series �€“ Three new Windows 8 Tablets designed for both work & play (Asus Vivo Tab,not Vivo Tab RT)

500T1C, ATIV Smart PC

700T1C, ATIV Smart PC Pro

ThinkPad Tablet 2 - Windows 8-optimized dockable tablet from Lenovo (US)

Convertible Ultrabook Laptop & Tablet PC | ThinkPad Helix | 11.6" with Windows 8 (US)

Panasonic Rugged Laptops - Official Panasonic Toughbook Rugged Computers

Surface Pro from Microsoft, the New Windows Tablet

Latitude 10 tablet (Choose "Latitude 10 Enhanced Security" to get Wacom Stylus support.Not all Variants of Latitude 10 have stylus Support.)

Make sure you don't get Windows RT,get windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro.I heard that you cannot download any software outside of Windows App Store in Windows RT.

NOTE: Some Metro Style Sketching Apps like Krita sketch might hang on these devices due to low processing speed.

If your Requirnment is high processing speed,
There are expensive choices:

1)Mod Book Pro from Modbook Inc. (modified version of MacBook,supports stylus,runs Apple Operating system as well as windows 7,13.3 inch)

2) Fujitsu Lifebook T902. (13.3 inch)

3) Motion Computing Range of Tablet PCs,J3600 being the top model. (12.1-12.6 inch or smaller.)(Motion Computing CL910 uses N-Triq stylus support unlike other Motion computing tablets which support Wacom Penabled stylus pens.)

4) Range of Tablets from "Tablet Kiosk" ( Tablet PCs, Peripherals and Accessories Designed for Business by TabletKiosk ) (12.1-12.6 inch or smaller)

5) GamaTech (Durabook) u12Ci (12.1 Inch,windows 7,I wish that it should be windows 8 )
More info on:
GammaTech Computer Rugged Notebook u12Ci

6) SC4100

Scribbler Tablet PC

(12.1 Inch,windows 7,I wish that it should be windows 8 )

7) Panasonic Range of ToughBook Tablet PCs (around 12.5 inch)
Panasonic Rugged Laptops - Official Panasonic Toughbook Rugged Computers

In addition,there are few other Military shock test grade Wacom Penabled Tablet PCs.

In addition,
There are some other Wacom Penabled Tablet PCs like from:

IEIMobile

Bormann

Gladius ( http://www.arbor.com.tw/product/rugged-tablet-pc.aspx )

and may be few more.....

Best Wacom penabled stylus to use with tablets supporting Wacom Stylus:
Motion Computing J3500 wacom Stylus (many MC stylusses are available,Go for this: Additional Digitiser Pen-Black)

Motion Computing: Specifications

I recomend Motion Computing stylus because unlike most other wacom penabled stylus,this one has as small & as precise nib as which Wacom Cintiq stylus has.
More information on :
Motion Computing Stylus Nibs Verses Cintiq pen nibs. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

According to Wacom support,Any tablet bearing "Penabled" official Wacom's Logo is compatable with any of the Presently offered Wacom Penabled Stylus pens.
Note that N-Triq stylus pens cannot be interchanged with Wacom Penabled Stylus pens as both are based on Different technologies.

N-Triq Stylus issues:

There are few Tablet PCs using N-Triq's Stylus Pen Technology like some of those by Fujitsu or like Asus Taichi 21 (11.6 Inch Screen) or Asus Taichi 31 (13.3 inch screen).But I don't much recommend using Tablet PCs with "N-Triq" stylus pen Technology,for writing or Precise sketching, due to larger diameter which the N-Triq nibs have.
Although theres have been a Huge improvement in Nib design of latest 4th Generation N-Triq stlus pen compared to its predecessor.

Note that N-Triq stylus pens cannot be interchanged with Wacom Penabled Stylus pens as both are based on Different technologies.

Processing speed:
I recomend expensive devices I listed for good productivity and for detailed sketches.Professional artists should not buy low processing speed Tablets.
Processing ability depends upon the clock frequency of the piezoelectric Vibrating crystal.
I will be ordering a tablet PC like ModBook Pro with high configuration:3.6 GHZ Core i7,8 GB primary RAM,so that Krita desktop or CAD/CAM applications or any other application do not stuck frequently on my new Convertible tablet PC.It features allmost 13.3 inch screen(Diagonal).

Infact Krita Sketch freezes immediately on my dad's windows 7 laptop for medium size images.The lasso tool do not work for medium size images.
Not always necesary that its because,theres a bug in Krita Sketch.
it might generally also,because the configuration of my dad's windows 7 laptop is too low to support Krita sketch in this situation.(Offcoarse,high configuration is obviously available in market for windows).

In my opinion,some of the best Tablet PCs for sketching are made by Samsung,Motion Computing,Tablet Kiosk and ModBook Inc.

I have provided detailed info as of now for best Windows tablets.
Now you have to decide!

NOTE:The information is Correct for limited time.Subject to Change in Market.
If any new tablet launches or is withdrawn from market or is modified,any Forum Member can discuss about it provided the discussion sticks to the topic that this discussion is for selecting a good tablet or Stylus pen for sketching and painting applications.

Eight Free eReader Apps for the iPad and iPhone Discussion

Daniel Dern — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:51:59 GMT

Do you really need a dedicated ereading device like a Kindle or a Nook? There are lots of ereader apps for the iPad and the iPhone, designed to let you read books and magazines directly on a tablet or a smartphone. How do these apps measure up?

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Anyone can please tell me about strep throat symptoms??

john43 — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:19 GMT

Hey few days back i am suffering from rheumatic fever and pain in my throat, is this the symptom of strep throat??? please help me out what are the precautions and medical treatment do i require in order to remain healthy and fit.Tell me about the symptoms of strep throat and how to cure it???
Thanks in advance.

Want the Latest iPad News?

Ed Hardy — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:22 GMT

Are you interested in the Apple iPad, but couldn't care less about Windows or Android? You should know about our page that brings you the latest iOS news, and only that:

http://www.tabletpcreview.com/news/iPad_(iOS)/

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Latest Windows 8 Ad Uses Siri to Trash-Talk Apple's iPad Discussion

Ed Hardy — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:59 GMT

Micrososoft has a new TV advertisement for Windows 8 tablets that takes aim at the iPad. It points out some of the things that devices running Microsoft's operating system can do that Apple's can't.

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Using Microsoft Office 365 on VivoTab Smart ME400C - sometimes painfully slow

artmanr — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:12 GMT

I've had the ME400C for about a month. Overall, I like it. I started by going to the desktop for many things, but now I am using the start screen and apps for lots of my needs. I use it for email, word processing, websurfing...

Issue: I just installed Office 365 on my main home pc. It works well on the home pc. I installed in on the VivoTab Smart and it sometimes runs very slow. I am using MSWord 2013 in the Office 365.

I am not sure, but I think it may have something to do with the speed of the internet connection. I've had trouble with the slow MSWord while in public places where I don't know the speed of the connection. At home the connection is 25mbps over wifi at most times.

Either the VivoTab Smart can't handle Office 365 or there is something I'm doing wrong on the settings for Office 365.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

AR

Amazon Kindle Fire HD About to Become Broadly Available Around the World Discussion

Ed Hardy — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:14:59 GMT

Amazon has just announced plans to release the Kindle Fire HD 7 and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 in over 170 countries and territories around the world next month. This entertainment-oriented tablet is available for pre-order in these places now.

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