Comments on: Coffee break: An old friend makes an appearance at Panera Bread http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:47:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Steppenwolf http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50825 Steppenwolf Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:33:57 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50825 What did you just say? Aero worked with the generic drivers??? o_o" What did you just say? Aero worked with the generic drivers??? o_o”

]]> By: ltgatty http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50733 ltgatty Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:56:57 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50733 Copying my entry from the other post on the TC1100: I’ve installed Windows 7 Ultimate beta on a TC1000 (not a typo) and it runs quite well — as a laptop. I can’t get the Finepoint driver to work, so no tablet use, yet (Every so often I try to find a work around). The performance is decent, I’ve turned off all the aero stuff (which did work with the default VGA Win7 driver, not with the TC1000’s NVidia driver), to improve performance. If I can’t get the tablet functionality by the time the beta expires — I’ll probably replace with Ubuntu. Copying my entry from the other post on the TC1100:

I’ve installed Windows 7 Ultimate beta on a TC1000 (not a typo) and it runs quite well — as a laptop. I can’t get the Finepoint driver to work, so no tablet use, yet (Every so often I try to find a work around). The performance is decent, I’ve turned off all the aero stuff (which did work with the default VGA Win7 driver, not with the TC1000’s NVidia driver), to improve performance. If I can’t get the tablet functionality by the time the beta expires — I’ll probably replace with Ubuntu.

]]> By: Darren http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50721 Darren Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:39:25 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50721 Just last month I upgraded my TC1100 to a 120GB HDD. I stayed with Windows XP, but would love to get Windows 7 running on it. To answer someone's question, I the TC1100 can support 2GB of RAM, BUT you have to open the case and upgrade the internal 512MB. Otherwise, its the 512MB internal and 1GB in the easy to get to external memory slot for 1.5GB RAM. Check out http://www.memorystock.com/memory/HewlettPackardTabletPCTC1100.html and http://81.5.185.34/tc-one-thousand/upgrades.html. Just last month I upgraded my TC1100 to a 120GB HDD. I stayed with Windows XP, but would love to get Windows 7 running on it.

To answer someone’s question, I the TC1100 can support 2GB of RAM, BUT you have to open the case and upgrade the internal 512MB. Otherwise, its the 512MB internal and 1GB in the easy to get to external memory slot for 1.5GB RAM.

Check out http://www.memorystock.com/memory/HewlettPackardTabletPCTC1100.html
and http://81.5.185.34/tc-one-thousand/upgrades.html.

]]> By: Brick ONeil http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50715 Brick ONeil Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:38:47 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50715 The TC1100 I have has been going great since I got it in 2007 on ebay. It's been my main business computer and personal computer. Just bought a dock and wireless keyboard to extend it's functionality. Would love to get another off of ebay. The TC1100 I have has been going great since I got it in 2007 on ebay. It’s been my main business computer and personal computer. Just bought a dock and wireless keyboard to extend it’s functionality. Would love to get another off of ebay.

]]> By: Steppenwolf http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50712 Steppenwolf Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:12:18 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50712 Try to go online using LAN, then start windows update. It should install the proper drivers automatically! Try to go online using LAN, then start windows update. It should install the proper drivers automatically!

]]> By: Heavyharmonies http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50711 Heavyharmonies Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:58:04 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50711 I had a TC1000 when I went back to college to complete my degree in 2003. Sold the tablet afterwards, and have always regretted it (although I got a good price for it). I've seen various and sundry TC1100 packages on the Bay for $250-450 with varying levels of accessories, and have frequently thought about getting one again to play with. A few questions before I potentially send good money down the drain though: 1. Isn't the processor pretty anemic by today's standards? 2. What is maximum RAM on the 1100? 3. I remember my TC1000 having absolutely HORRIBLE hard drive performance, using a slow 4200rpm drive. What swap-in options are there? Is SSD doable (presumably PATA)? 4. What kind of battery life can one expect? (sorry to hijack the discussion, but the article is right: it really is a unique form factor.) P.S. My laptop/netbook of choice for primary usage right now is also a Vaio TZ. For a while there, Sony had some upper-end configurations at blow-out clearance prices. I picked up a TZ290 (U7700, 64GB SSD + 250GB HDD) with external DVDRW and extended battery for $1,400 (as compared to an original price of $3,600). I swapped out the 250GB HDD and put in a SATA 64GB SLC SSD and made it the boot drive. Nice little speed demon that is as silent as the grave. ;) I had a TC1000 when I went back to college to complete my degree in 2003. Sold the tablet afterwards, and have always regretted it (although I got a good price for it).

I’ve seen various and sundry TC1100 packages on the Bay for $250-450 with varying levels of accessories, and have frequently thought about getting one again to play with.

A few questions before I potentially send good money down the drain though:

1. Isn’t the processor pretty anemic by today’s standards?

2. What is maximum RAM on the 1100?

3. I remember my TC1000 having absolutely HORRIBLE hard drive performance, using a slow 4200rpm drive. What swap-in options are there? Is SSD doable (presumably PATA)?

4. What kind of battery life can one expect?

(sorry to hijack the discussion, but the article is right: it really is a unique form factor.)

P.S. My laptop/netbook of choice for primary usage right now is also a Vaio TZ. For a while there, Sony had some upper-end configurations at blow-out clearance prices. I picked up a TZ290 (U7700, 64GB SSD + 250GB HDD) with external DVDRW and extended battery for $1,400 (as compared to an original price of $3,600). I swapped out the 250GB HDD and put in a SATA 64GB SLC SSD and made it the boot drive. Nice little speed demon that is as silent as the grave. ;)

]]> By: Virgilio http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50710 Virgilio Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:51:16 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50710 I've instaled windows 7 in my tc1100, but I can not make the wiereless work, aside of that it works fine. Anyone could give a hint of how to get the wireless work? I have try to instal the xp drives in xp compatibility mode but it did not worked out. The tc1100 is an excelent notepad, and in most of the cases, the guys that ask me about it, think that the device is a very advanced model of a computer. Sadly, very few people knows about the tablet pc form factor. I’ve instaled windows 7 in my tc1100, but I can not make the wiereless work, aside of that it works fine. Anyone could give a hint of how to get the wireless work? I have try to instal the xp drives in xp compatibility mode but it did not worked out.
The tc1100 is an excelent notepad, and in most of the cases, the guys that ask me about it, think that the device is a very advanced model of a computer. Sadly, very few people knows about the tablet pc form factor.

]]> By: Steppenwolf http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50706 Steppenwolf Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:10:18 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50706 I still use a TC1100 as my main pc in my work environment, installed windows 7 and It's going great since then, even if I'm experiencing some CPU related issues with the -ahem- latest release. Then there's mr X61 waiting at home. I still use a TC1100 as my main pc in my work environment, installed windows 7 and It’s going great since then, even if I’m experiencing some CPU related issues with the -ahem- latest release. Then there’s mr X61 waiting at home.

]]> By: cybertactix http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50699 cybertactix Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:32:01 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50699 I picked up a TC1100 off e-bay to supplement my X61 tablet. It is an integral part of my day and is actually used as a tablet far more often than my X61 due to its superior slate form factor. I've loaded the public beta of Windows 7 and aside from the lack of a functioning driver for the SD slot it works perfectly. With its 10" screen and its low (second hand) price its the perfect "netbook". I picked up a TC1100 off e-bay to supplement my X61 tablet. It is an integral part of my day and is actually used as a tablet far more often than my X61 due to its superior slate form factor. I’ve loaded the public beta of Windows 7 and aside from the lack of a functioning driver for the SD slot it works perfectly. With its 10″ screen and its low (second hand) price its the perfect “netbook”.

]]> By: Chris Davies http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50696 Chris Davies Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:34:47 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50696 How weird, that was my upgrade path too: tc1100 to VAIO TZ. My switch was prompted by the graphics card in the tc1100 failing: it would overheat, I think, and then I'd get odd glitches or colored patches all over the display. I still miss it though, and was only tweeting the other day about looking at eBay for them. How weird, that was my upgrade path too: tc1100 to VAIO TZ. My switch was prompted by the graphics card in the tc1100 failing: it would overheat, I think, and then I’d get odd glitches or colored patches all over the display.

I still miss it though, and was only tweeting the other day about looking at eBay for them.

]]> By: Corey McLaughlin http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50688 Corey McLaughlin Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:39:31 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50688 Just a couple of weeks ago I finally got my wife to upgrade from her TC1100. She upgraded to a Sony TZ Vaio. By the way we still have a TC1000 laying around the house and a M205, not that they get used anymore. Just a couple of weeks ago I finally got my wife to upgrade from her TC1100. She upgraded to a Sony TZ Vaio. By the way we still have a TC1000 laying around the house and a M205, not that they get used anymore.

]]> By: Gadget Merc http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50687 Gadget Merc Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:36:57 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50687 I installed a fresh copy of XP on mine on friday. I havent used it in a long time. I have been so happy with my Wind, but want to learn a few new skills for work and need something to take quick notes on. So who was I gonna call? The ghost busters weren't around so I called on the TC1100. Its working great. I have been looking at a few ways to hack my Wind into the TC1100. I figured that it would be kind of cool. I installed a fresh copy of XP on mine on friday. I havent used it in a long time. I have been so happy with my Wind, but want to learn a few new skills for work and need something to take quick notes on. So who was I gonna call? The ghost busters weren’t around so I called on the TC1100. Its working great. I have been looking at a few ways to hack my Wind into the TC1100. I figured that it would be kind of cool.

]]> By: jezlyn http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50685 jezlyn Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:51:34 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50685 I wonder why this form factor hasn't been ripped off by a netbook manufacturer? It would be a great differentiator. I wonder why this form factor hasn’t been ripped off by a netbook manufacturer? It would be a great differentiator.

]]> By: jezlyn http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50684 jezlyn Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:50:30 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50684 I just checked the prices on eBay and they are significantly cheaper than I realized. Only a few years ago they were going for at least double that price. I'd consider buying one of these instead of a netbook. However, I'm waiting to see if/when Apple releases their own tablet, so I'll have to pass on the TC1100, unless I come into some spare money that I won't spend on more Nikon camera gear. :) I just checked the prices on eBay and they are significantly cheaper than I realized. Only a few years ago they were going for at least double that price. I’d consider buying one of these instead of a netbook. However, I’m waiting to see if/when Apple releases their own tablet, so I’ll have to pass on the TC1100, unless I come into some spare money that I won’t spend on more Nikon camera gear. :)

]]> By: Don http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50683 Don Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:46:08 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50683 James - I just miss you being into tablets period. It seems as soon as you moved out of the "real" workforce, you lost the value of tablets. Your site is all about netbooks and macs now - I still follow, but don't get nearly the value I use to. I personally had a TC1100 and have since moved on to the 2730p and love it. I'm not sure why you miss the TC1100 with the 2730p. Sure the 2710p left some to be desired, but I'm happier than ever with my 2730. The TC1100 always irritated me with the balance being a bit off when trying to use the keyboard in my lap. The tablet was a bit heavy for that flimsy keyboard - all fixed with a lightweight convertable that is the best of both worlds. PLEASE - remember where you came from more often - more tablet talk! still a subscriber... -don James – I just miss you being into tablets period. It seems as soon as you moved out of the “real” workforce, you lost the value of tablets. Your site is all about netbooks and macs now – I still follow, but don’t get nearly the value I use to. I personally had a TC1100 and have since moved on to the 2730p and love it. I’m not sure why you miss the TC1100 with the 2730p. Sure the 2710p left some to be desired, but I’m happier than ever with my 2730. The TC1100 always irritated me with the balance being a bit off when trying to use the keyboard in my lap. The tablet was a bit heavy for that flimsy keyboard – all fixed with a lightweight convertable that is the best of both worlds.

PLEASE – remember where you came from more often – more tablet talk!

still a subscriber…

-don

]]> By: mike http://jkontherun.com/2009/03/16/coffee-break-an-old-friend-makes-an-appearance-at-panera-bread/#comment-50682 mike Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:40:46 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=31897#comment-50682 Yeah TC1100's. I got one last year off eBay and was happy with it. Mostly this year I started using it on the go. Had also picked up an Acer Aspire One. That got sold last week and I turned around and bought another TC1100. Got tired of yanking the 1st one out of its dock every time I wanted to go to my favorite coffee shop that just got wifi. I love mine and wish you the best of luck getting yours going once again. Mike Yeah TC1100’s. I got one last year off eBay and was happy with it. Mostly this year I started using it on the go. Had also picked up an Acer Aspire One. That got sold last week and I turned around and bought another TC1100. Got tired of yanking the 1st one out of its dock every time I wanted to go to my favorite coffee shop that just got wifi. I love mine and wish you the best of luck getting yours going once again.

Mike

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