Unique tablet PC convertible-slate
(by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer)

A modern day re-interpretation of Compaq's fabulous "Concerto" pen convertible of the mid 1990s, the Compaq Tablet PC tc1100 is neither a pure slate nor a standard notebook convertible. Instead, it is a very compact slate with a detachable keyboard that provides the tc1100 with unmatched flexibility. Gone are the Transmeta 5800 chip and Finepoint digitizer of the original HP tc1000, all replaced with more standard Intel and Wacom Tablet PC fare. As a result, the tc1100 is a faster and entirely more pleasant machine. It also comes with the superb BOE Hydis wideangle display (albeit in the small 10.4" format). HP also offers a dock with additional ports and an optical drive for this daring and innovative Tablet PC design that will appeal to those who are bored with a traditional convertible. This is probably the most versatile interpretation of a modern pen slate, and arguably the most innovative as well.