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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Notebooks and netbooks => Topic started by: RuiPereira on May 10, 2010, 04:06:32 pm
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GIGABYTE introduces the new Single or Multi-Touch Screen Netbooks/Tablet, the T1000 series based on the new Intel Platform, the N450/N470
T1000X - 10.1” (1366x768) Netbook Table, Intel N450/N470, 1GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, Webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5G (Optional), 4/6Cell-Battery, Win7 Starter, including a Handy Bag
- RRP of £459inc VAT to £499inc VAT
Soon to be changed to T1000S (Single-Touch)
T1000P - 10.1” (1366x768) Netbook Table, Intel N470, 1GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, Webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5G (Optional), 6Cell-Battery, Win7 Starter, including a Handy Bag
- RRP of £499inc VAT to £519inc VAT
Soon to be changed to T1000M (Multi-Touch)
Here is the link to the T1000X model FYR...
http://www.giga-byte.co.uk/Products/Notebook/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=3349
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Wow, can't wait to get my hands on one of these!
I can't find ANY online retailers selling these yet, except a couple on EBay, but they've only got the T1000X with the N450 processor (so at least I know they're out there... somewhere...?)
I'm holding out for the N470 option though - in either the T1000X or the T1000P. Unfortunately the "Where to buy" links on all of the Gigabyte websites (.co.uk, .com. .com.au, take your pick) don't seem to lead to any retailers anywhere in the WORLD who are currently selling either of these! :(Even though EBay sellers have already got hold of the first one somehow.
Any idea when the T1000X/S with the N470, or the T1000P/M, will hit the stores properly?
I'm way out in Australia in the middle of the desert so I don't expect to see it appearing on the counter of my local IT shop anytime soon... but being able to buy it online would be nice :)
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Hey zyph,
thx for your message :)
Gigabyte Notebook business is very new to GIGABYTE and we only starting to target countries, like Australia, now.
Although I realise that this may take some time, we hope to get things moving forward real soon.
Maybe you can speak to a local Distribuotr/Reseller who already sells Gigabyte products and get them to order some units ;)
These units are available to sell and we ready to ship them out!
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Awesome! I asked a whole bunch of online retailers who were already selling the T1028 whether they could get one of the T1000X or T1000Ps in, and just got a flat "no" from everyone at first, but eventually found one based in Taiwan who said yes, no problem :) So I now have a T1000P on order from them and can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the info!
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that's great ;)
Good luck and please keep us updated.
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Awesome! I asked a whole bunch of online retailers who were already selling the T1028 whether they could get one of the T1000X or T1000Ps in, and just got a flat "no" from everyone at first, but eventually found one based in Taiwan who said yes, no problem :) So I now have a T1000P on order from them and can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the info!
Where did you end up ordering from? I'm in a similar position to you, hoping to get hold of one of these before leaving Australia in about a month.
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If in Australia, please contact the official Distributor directly, they should be able to help.
Rectron Electronics Pty Ltd
Address : 61-63 Glenvale Crescent,Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC 3170
TEL : +61 3 8545 2833
Website : www.rectron.com.au
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Well my little T1000P arrived a while ago now and I couldn't be happier with it. It's perfect for what I need - essentially a little pc I can take anywhere, anytime, and do normal work on, without lugging around a giant brick or even needing a laptop case (it fits in my handbag!)
I purchased it from seller Computer_Camp via eBay. Not sure whether they have a private online storefront or not but I certainly didn't have any hassles via their ebay interface. And the T1000P product itself, of course, is excellent :)
I ordered it with the 2GB RAM option and the 3.5G module, and also bought both the 4-cell and the 6-cell batteries so I have the option depending on what I'm doing. (The 4-cell is lightweight and sits flush with the case, but has a shorter life, whereas the 6-cell is heavier and sticks out a few cm at the back, but lasts longer out on the road if I'm going off the grid for a while)
I only have one tiny niggle. I'd like to use the Smart Charge / Sleep & Charge function to charge USB devices (like my mobile phone) when the netbook is turned Off and unplugged from power; however when this is the case,charging only works while I'm holding in the Function Key button on the left side of the netbook case. (Charging works fine while while the laptop is plugged into power, but I need it to work when I'm nowhere near a power point!)
The manual says:
"The GIGABYTE Smart Charge allows you to charge your digital
devices through USB ports while the computer is in the sleep mode.
When your computer is powered through an AC adapter by direct
AC power supply, you will be able to use Smart Charge when the
computer is in Off/Sleep/Hibernation mode. However, if the battery
pack is the sole power supply for your computer, Smart Charge only
works in Off/Hibernation mode."
The rest works fine, but I just can't find any way to get it to charge a device while the netbook's turned off and unplugged, aside from holding in that button! I'm sure it's not designed to make you sit there and hold the button in for hours :P There's probably a really simple solution I'm missing. RuiPereira do you have any ideas there?
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Quick update on the Smart Charge thing: I've done some more testing, and I think they've just stated it wrong in the manual :P
On AC power, Smart Charge works in Off/Sleep/Hibernation modes, as the manual says.
On battery, Smart Charge works in both Sleep & Hibernation modes, but not Off mode (unless you hold in that Function Key button!) which is not what the manual says.
(Unless my particular netbook is just a weird one or has some wires crossed!)
Thats OK, I'm happy to just put the netbook into Sleep mode if I need to charge something! But if the above findings are correct, perhaps you could let your doco guys know so they can update the manual :) It had me pretty confused for a while.
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Any chance of a T1000X being on sale anywhere in the old country (UK)?
Nobody seems to be selling them here.
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You can find them here: http://www.h-online.com/priceinsight/eu/a545418.html
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If the T100p is about to change to the t1000m ....which appears to have a capacitive screen, how will the stylus and handwriting recognition function? Or will the stylus be dropped from this model?
Anyone have any insight into this?
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The best person to ask about this would be RuiPereira.
I suggest you send him a PM here: http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2 as he would be the best one to advise you on this.
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If the T100p is about to change to the t1000m ....which appears to have a capacitive screen, how will the stylus and handwriting recognition function? Or will the stylus be dropped from this model?
Anyone have any insight into this?
Yes, I guess I do :-)
T1000P will change to T1000M (M for Multi-Touch), however, the LCD is not Capacitive, it will remain Resistive
We will introduce a new model, the T1005 around Nov/Dec time.
I will post more details on the T1005 at a later stage, but here are some basic specs:
Intel® Atom™ N550 (Dual Core)
Intel® NM10 Express Chipset with Intel® GMA 3150 VGA
RAM DDRIII SO-DIMM(Max. 2 G)
USB 3.0
Over 5-8+ Hours Battery Life
~1.48kg (w/ 6-cell battery)
** No Express Card & Stylus Pen
I hope this is clear.
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Sounds like a nice little machine, if only they would do it with a 30" screen ;D I would be able to use it.
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Sounds like a nice little machine, if only they would do it with a 30" screen ;D I would be able to use it.
Oh yeah :-) ... I would love that.
Currently we working on a T1125 (11.6") ULV based Notebook with Multi-Touch (Capacitive), USB3, eSata, HDMI, DDR3, 4x Speakers (THX) with Subwoofer and Docking Station with ODD oh yeah, the T1125N will have nVidia graphics which supports Optimus Tech.
With this around the corner, who cares about the i-PAD - haha
However, we still a bit off your 30" :P ... maybe when we release the All-in-One !
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Will that include the brackets for my zimmer frame? ;D
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Just for you Gigabyte will add Go Faster Stripes!!
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I just figured I would get in there with it before you did! ;) Can I have blue and white stripes please.
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If the T100p is about to change to the t1000m ....which appears to have a capacitive screen, how will the stylus and handwriting recognition function? Or will the stylus be dropped from this model?
Anyone have any insight into this?
Yes, I guess I do :-)
T1000P will change to T1000M (M for Multi-Touch), however, the LCD is not Capacitive, it will remain Resistive
We will introduce a new model, the T1005 around Nov/Dec time.
I will post more details on the T1005 at a later stage, but here are some basic specs:
Intel® Atom™ N550 (Dual Core)
Intel® NM10 Express Chipset with Intel® GMA 3150 VGA
RAM DDRIII SO-DIMM(Max. 2 G)
USB 3.0
Over 5-8+ Hours Battery Life
~1.48kg (w/ 6-cell battery)
** No Express Card & Stylus Pen
I hope this is clear.
The specifications sound great.....provided pen input still works in addition to touch input and handwriting recognition is also still available.
If the capacitive input does rule out pen and handwriting etc, then will there be a resistive multi-touch version of this T1005 as well?
The more the model offers what the iPad does - and the more it offers a different feature set, the more it appeals i would think?
As for the comment about a 30" screen...... wouldn't a tablet/netbook with one of those docking stations and support for a large external screen when docked be a dream!!! I bet one day there will be one
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however, the LCD is not Capacitive, it will remain Resistive
He already said that the screen would remain Resistive not changing to Capacitive. So no difference with using the pen and I can't see them ruling out handwriting recognition even if they do change screens on the new model when it arrives.
As for the comment about a 30" screen...... wouldn't a tablet/netbook with one of those docking stations and support for a large external screen when docked be a dream!!! I bet one day there will be one
Sounds like a good idea to me. Best of both worlds. ;D
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however, the LCD is not Capacitive, it will remain Resistive
He already said that the screen would remain Resistive not changing to Capacitive. So no difference with using the pen and I can't see them ruling out handwriting recognition even if they do change screens on the new model when it arrives.
I should have been clearer. I meant what happens with the T1005 which DOES change to a capacitive screen. Does this still support pen and handwriting in some way?
As for the comment about a 30" screen...... wouldn't a tablet/netbook with one of those docking stations and support for a large external screen when docked be a dream!!! I bet one day there will be one
Sounds like a good idea to me. Best of both worlds. ;D
Yes, sure would be a great machine!
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I should have been clearer. I meant what happens with the T1005 which DOES change to a capacitive screen. Does this still support pen and handwriting in some way?
Easy just use your finger ;D
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So is that the definitive official answer, the T1005 has no model designed to work with a pen as well as finger?
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I should have been clearer. I meant what happens with the T1005 which DOES change to a capacitive screen. Does this still support pen and handwriting in some way?
Easy just use your finger ;D
Not an official answer just my joke. ;D ;D ;D
I can't see it being a problem though even if they do change to capacitive screens.
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Anyone know where I can get the new TouchNotes in the UK? Checked with Expansys as they are the reseller and got a flat "Unfortunately we do not have any current plans to stock these items".
Considering we are looking to buy 10+ of these for our fleet of service engineers I thought they were very unhelpful!
Any help would be much apreciated..
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I can only advise you to PM "runn3R" the official Gigabyte Moderator on htis forum and see if he can find out for you.
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T1000P will change to T1000M (M for Multi-Touch), however, the LCD is not Capacitive, it will remain Resistive
We will introduce a new model, the T1005 around Nov/Dec time.
I will post more details on the T1005 at a later stage, but here are some basic specs:
Intel® Atom™ N550 (Dual Core)
Intel® NM10 Express Chipset with Intel® GMA 3150 VGA
RAM DDRIII SO-DIMM(Max. 2 G)
USB 3.0
Over 5-8+ Hours Battery Life
~1.48kg (w/ 6-cell battery)
** No Express Card & Stylus Pen
I hope this is clear.
I missed the 'no pen' first time around.
So if one wants a pen, together with a dual core, it buy a competitor or wait and hope for a true T1000p successor.
Anyone with any insight into whether gigabyte believes the Bill Gates 'no pen' line and is moving entirely to a no pen philosophy ...or if a T1000p successor it to be expected if we wait.
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I have been waiting for the T1125 for AGES, can you use your POWER as admin and get them to make at least a 8 cell battery for it, 12 cell would be awesome,. I think that ION chipset will need all the juice it can get, for those long gaming sessions :)
The T1005M will have to do me till the T1125 comes out in a few years or when ever they release it if ever.
Outs.
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I'm not reall sure why, but 6-Cell battery seems to be the biggest we offer :-\
It may be down to price, but maybe I can feedback to HQ and perhaps have other batteries as optional extras :)
hmmm, I will try, thx for the feedback.
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I have an EEE PC 1000h with a 12 cell battery NOT made by ASUS and I get 8 and a half hours with it, and that's with a 4 year old netbook, If i pluged that into one of the new ones with power ifficent GPU, CPu, Chipset I think I would get maybe 15 to 20 hours battery life, well at least 10 I think :)
Also the 1000h with battery is only like 1.65 in weight with the battery, been my work horse for years it's a sweet netbook.
Outs.