Philips DesXcape 150DM10P 15" LCD Detachable Monitor

by Philips

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 21.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009V3MW
• Item model number: 150DM10P
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,083 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 23, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Introducing a desktop and detachable monitor all in one, an ideal solution for both home and office environments. With the DesXcape you can access your e-mail or work with applications almost anywhere within a 300-foot range of your Windows XP Pro-based PC. The DesXcape combines a touch panel with a pop-up keyboard. Plus, with DVI/dual input, DesXcape is ready to receive either digital or analog video signals from high-end computer graphic cards.

Weighing only 5.3 pounds, the DesXcape 150DM delivers mobility with the computing functionality of a desktop PC. The thin, lightweight, battery-operated smart display features an active matrix 15-inch color LCD touch-screen. Utilizing built-in 802.11b wireless technology, the mobile Philips DesXcape operates your applications remotely, including Internet access available through a full-featured browser resident on the host PC.

What's in the Box
The package includes two styluses, an adjustable docking station, USB wireless network adaptor, Li-ion battery pack, 88-key wireless keyboard, AC power adapter, USB B to A cable, VGA cable, DVI-D cable, mini-VGA adapter, audio cable, Quick Start Guide, and warranty card. The warranty covers labor for three years and parts or one year with 48-hour replacement service available.

Product Description

Introducing a desktop and detachable monitor all in one, an ideal solution for both home and office environments. With the DesXcape you can access your e-mail or work with applications almost anywhere within a 300-foot range of your Windows XP Pro-based PC. The DesXcape combines a touch panel with a pop-up keyboard. Plus, with DVI/dual input, DesXcape is ready to receive either digital or analog video signals from high-end computer graphic cards. Weighing only 5.3 pounds, the DesXcape 150DM delivers mobility with the computing functionality of a desktop PC. The thin, lightweight, battery-operated smart display features an active matrix 15-inch color LCD touch-screen. Utilizing built-in 802.11b wireless technology, the mobile Philips DesXcape operates your applications remotely, including Internet access available through a full-featured browser resident on the host PC.

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Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars otherwise quality unit marred by high touchscreen pressure, November 9, 2003

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"stevenlindell" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips DesXcape 150DM10P 15" LCD Detachable Monitor (Electronics)

The idea of a high quality remote wireless screen seems like a luxury, but soon becomes indispensable. In about 15 seconds from the moment you turn it on, you can see and control your office computer from home (provided of course you have broadband). The screen is full size, and has a built in stand which props it up at various convenient tilts. Viewing angle and fidelity are not up to desktop standards, but better than your average laptop. Even the stereo sound is not too bad. The wireless keyboard/touchpad works well, and functions as a screen protector when the unit is off (very clever).

However, my main gripe was with the handwriting capability. Being Windows CE based, the software recognition was only Pocket PC (Transcriber) in quality, as opposed to the better Windows XP (Office) variety. But that still makes it useable for a mix of print/cursive with no training. The real problem is with the touchscreen. The engineers were smart enough to use close-dot spacing in the digitizer to prevent one's hand from triggering a response (called "palm rejection"), a fatal flaw in the Viewsonic models. But they chose a pressure threshold far too high for writing, making the stylus marks skip (e.g. 'n' becomes 'r'). Although you can use very firm and steady pressure to compensate, it becomes tiring for any length of time. Not a problem though with the on-screen (or regular) keyboard. Maybe the next version will fix this.

One big plus: a dedicated toll-free support line goes straight into technical support for this particular unit.

By the way, don't be put off that this is not a real computer, and only a display. The startup and maintenance costs are negligible, making the total cost (and hassle) of ownership far lower more than with a Tablet PC. You'll have more time for work or play instead of fiddling with it.