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Unique, but the updated Vadem Clio C-1050 is a better alternative.
The Sharp Tripad was a wonder back in 1998. And in many aspects, it still is thanks to it's unique folding design which allows you to use it as a laptop, tablet and 'easel'.
I have two of these, a Vadem Clio C-1000 and two Vadem Clio C-1050's. The Vadem Clio C-1000 is the same as the Sharp Tripad, but the Vadem Clio C-1050 has better internal hardware but the same design.
Another reviewer claimed these machines are no longer useful, I'd just like to state that is NOT true. I use my C-1050 daily and it's now 2012! Not only is it my daily organizer, but my preferred writing machine for office documents and even email.
I would highly recommend the Vadem Clio C-1050 due to it's same design, but better processor and screen if you're going to get one to use.
These machines are a writers dream!
Great battery life, unique and instant on make it a keeper. If you need support for these machines, Google "HPC Factor" without the quotes!Read full review...
The Sharp Tripad is a game-changing piece of history!
I bought this as a collectors item, I have owned two of them in the past when they were still a technology wonder. This is an early example of a tablet hybrid, running WinCE 2.11 (which later became Windows Mobile). The device has a nice big screen, and enough power to run the programs of its day, though not as snappy by today's standards.
This is NOT something to buy if you're looking for a useful everyday organizer, pda or tablet. It is large and heavy; built like a tank. For the time, it was sleek, but compared to iPods and iPads, it's a brick. Just a tad bigger than a netbook of today.
However, if you want a cool piece of PDA history that comes in handy with built in word processing, spreadsheets, and enough expandability to add programs, and to easily get your files back and forth to your computer, this fits the bill.Read full review...