The AquaPad is a light web tablet that can run Windows CE, 2000, ME, and
Midori Linux. I'm not really one for words, so here's some stats.
| Processor | Transmeta Crusoe 5400 at 500 Mhz |
| Display | 8.4" TFT, 800x600, touchscreen. PenMount DMC9000. |
| Memory | 128 Mb
Some have 64? The Windows 2000 ones say they have 256.
SO-DIMM SDRAM, Non-ECC, PC133
256 Mb max (see Upgrades) |
| Storage | 32 Mb CompactFlash, Type II (see note below
Windows variants (not CE) get a 1 Gb MicroDrive instead |
| Video | Silicon Motion Lynx EM+ SM712
2MB integrated frame buffer |
| Audio | Crystal CS4297A |
| Communication | 802.11b only with optional PCMCIA card
IRDA |
| Midori's Software | Todo, notepad, web browser, very basic stuff
1/2 screen pop-up keyboard, handwriting recognition (not good) |
| Battery & Power | 4-cell Lithium-ion, 3200mA
ACPI compliant, support suspend/sleep modes
Approximately 2-3 hour battery life
Power jack (12V 3A) and cradle port |
| BIOS | AMI |
| I/O | PCMCIA PC-Card Type II w/ 32-bit CardBus support
Type II Compact Flash slot
Bluetooth provision (?)
2 USB 1.1 ports, Fast Infrared (FIR) at 4 Mbps
Internal microphone and speaker, headphone jack |
| Misc | Digital contrast and volume
(no on-screen indicators) |
| Dimensions and Weight | 10.6" x 6.3" x 1.1"
1.5 Lb |
| Optional Cradle | Powers AquaPad, charges current battery, and can charge another simultaneously. |
The CompactFlash slots accept type I and type II cards. The only snag is
that the opening in the case to access the CF slot is too thin to allow
CompactFlash type II cards, like a microdrive. Either you need to mount
your microdrive inside the tablet, or you are going to get creative with a
Dremel tool.
As far as wireless networking goes, Midori on the AquaPad only comes with
drivers for a limited number of PCMCIA cards. Make sure you get a Cisco
350 series, Cisco 340 series, Lucent Agere, or Orinoco Silver.