Can you use the HTC Advantage as a Laptop replacement?

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GPS » Can you use the HTC Advantage as a Laptop replacement? — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:02:21 GMT

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re: Can you use the HTC Advantage as a Laptop replacement?

Paul Ockenden — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:22:59 GMT

I think the Advantage is great as a technology demonstrator, but works less well when it comes to real world use. In particular the keybaord/screen/magnet arrangement means that the screen is always at a fixed angle - you can't tilt it to get a good view or to avoid reflections. Also the keyboard is too close to the screen for a comfortable working environment.

It's a real shame the keyboard connection is old-skool electrical. If it had been bluetooth (say) then it would have been possible to detach the kdb and prop the screen up on something a few inches away. Even better if the screen had its own stand mechanism.

Also, typing on that keyboard is pretty horrible. A co-worker here described it as "shaking hands with a dead man". I wouldn;t go that far, but it's certainly not nice.

BUT.... having said all of that, I do thing the device in utterly brilliant as a demonstrator of the various mobile technologies available - it's a real "everything bar the kitchen sink" device. And as readers of my PC Pro column will know, it's also the world's most expensive fridge magnet!

I just don't think it works well as a laptop replacement.

re: Can you use the HTC Advantage as a Laptop replacement?

jasonlan — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:44:35 GMT

Paul - good insight - it looks like Jenneth agreed with you as she was using one of the excellent Bluetooth Stowaway keyboards and mice!

HTC Advantage / Ameo: Athena Project Black Dual by PK 3.0

Carpe Diem: Flaphead.com @ Home — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:50:24 GMT

Oh my gawd is all I have to say. So Jason started the ball rolling by posting Can you use the HTC Advantage