Acer launches TravelMate C100 Tablet PC

Acer’s TravelMate C100 is a convertible is an ultra-portable notebook PC
that can be easily converted into tablet mode, and provides the choice to input
data by typing, writing or speech. Weighing at 1.4kg, it is the lightest
convertible PC to date.

The PC´s LCD is designed to fold back neatly creating a large and
comfortable writing surface. Users can also switch viewing modes from landscape
to portrait according to their viewing habits. Alternatively, the rotatable LCD
display makes it extremely versatile as a tool for presentations to small groups
of people.

It has an integrated 802.11b wireless connectivity with an extended battery
life of 3.5 hours, an optional secondary battery, and power rapid-charge at 1.5
hours.

Acer’s specially designed Electromagnetic Resonance (EMR) pen and stylus
enable natural writing as a form of input, in addition to traditional keyboard
typing and touch pad use (or external mouse clicking). The pen-input technology
provided by the hardware and Tablet PC edition software provides users the means
to write, file, and store ink type notes as they are, or convert handwriting
into typewritten text, as it is written. Voice recognition allows for operation
using spoken commands, and gives users the convenience of converting speech into
text.

The TravelMate enhances data safety via optional SmartCard security,
preventing unauthorized access to files and programs, ensuring work is even
better protected.