# Check out my shiny new toy (tablet PC) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 10, 2007, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-my-shiny-new-toy-tablet-pc/395410 "2007-03-10T21:02:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2007, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-my-shiny-new-toy-tablet-pc/395410/1 "2007-03-10T21:02:57Z")
As an artist I wanted a Tablet PC as soon as they came out, but they were all woefully underpowered compared to a decent regular desktop or laptop. They’ve gotten a lot more powerful though, and when the [Asus R1F](http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=5&l2=24&l3=329&model=1299&modelmenu=1) came out with a 13.3" screen and an optical drive for under 5lbs, I decided to get one. The specs: T7600 2.16 ghz core2duo 2 gigs memory 100 gb 7200 rpm HD 13.3" widescreen with 256 level pressure sensitivity (wacom) What I got it for, really, is the painting. No more breaking out canvas, dropcloth and paints anytime I want to paint; I’ve got every color I need and no mess. I’ve used the wacom tablets before for painting but drawing directly on the screen like you can with a tablet PC is way better. I picked up Artrage for $20 and this is the best $20 program I’ve ever seen (I probably will buy Corel Painter as well, though). I made up a blog to post my paintings: [http://tabletpaint.com/](http://tabletpaint.com/) Any other Tablet PC users out there? ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2007, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-my-shiny-new-toy-tablet-pc/395410/2 "2007-03-10T21:36:19Z")
That’s a pretty sweet machine. I’ve always liked ASUS product. They make a super nice ultra portable that I had my eye on. Nice paintings too! Jeez, I’m still painting with a god damn mouse. Talk about carpal tunnel syndrome. Painting directly on the screen must be a dream. I am envious. ---
**Author:** ![Seven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seven)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2007, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-my-shiny-new-toy-tablet-pc/395410/3 "2007-03-10T21:46:15Z")
I’ve a [Toshiba R-15](http://www.tabletpcreview.com/?newsID=229) for a bit now and love it. I use it almost everyday. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2007, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-out-my-shiny-new-toy-tablet-pc/395410/4 "2007-03-12T20:51:07Z")
I have often thought about getting one, but can never really justify doing so. Yours is pretty cool though