Johannesburg, 17 Nov 2004
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has introduced its new tablet PCs, the STYLISTIC ST502x Series. Because these portable slate computers utilise a special pen for inputting instead of a keyboard*, they are particularly useful for mobile professionals spending a lot of time on their feet.
The new tablet PCs weighs only 1.56kg and come with the latest energy efficient Ultra Low Voltage Intel Centrino Mobile Technology, as well as standard wireless LAN and Bluetooth. The STYLISTIC ST5020`s innovative display, meanwhile, is legible throughout an almost 180-degree viewing angle, enabling multiple participants, for example, to follow presentations directly from the screen. The new models can now be ordered for December delivery.
STYLISTIC customers reap the benefits of the company`s more than 12 years of experience in the development and production of tablet PCs. The supremacy of the STYLISTIC brand, meanwhile, was again confirmed by the latest Canalys figures for the EMEA region slate tablet PC market (Canalys Q3 2004 estimates, 10/2004), where Fujitsu Siemens Computers was the clear leader with 37% market share.
With the new STYLISTIC ST502x Series and a large assortment of accessories, Fujitsu Siemens Computers has the right system for a variety of mobile application scenarios. While the STYLISTIC ST5020 is equipped with an indoor display, the STYLISTIC ST5021 features a reflective outdoor display, which is easily read even in bright sunlight. Both models are designed primarily for mobile staff in vertical markets, such as healthcare, insurance, retail, transportation and market research. Examples include sales personnel requiring direct access to corporate applications when dealing with customers, nurses collecting patient information while bedside, or insurance adjusters filling out damage assessment forms on site.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers expects a rising demand for these devices, also among users in more conventional horizontal markets looking for additional versatility. The STYLISTIC ST502x Series can also be used as a PC with a keyboard, mouse and other peripherals, such as a DVD/RW drive - with the tablet PC simply placed in a docking station.
"The benefits are too obvious to ignore, and now that the technology is mature, a breakthrough can`t be far away," says Andrew Tsobanoglou, Product Manager Professional Products at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "Taking notes by hand at meetings is simply more polite than tapping away on a keyboard that is hidden behind a screen. And even though my handwriting is normally quite difficult to read, the Microsoft XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 recognises the notes I make with convincing accuracy."
Security
Tablet PCs from Fujitsu Siemens Computers fulfil the highest security standards. The robust magnesium housing protects the system and data from damage during day-to-day use, while the five hardware buttons can be programmed with an access code that is required when booting up the system. These buttons also double as shortcuts for preferred applications and important tablet PC features. An extra slot is designated for a smart card reader, leaving the PC card slot free for other uses. The standard TPM (trusted platform module), meanwhile, protects data on the tablet from unauthorised access and ensures secure transactions.
Further information and data sheets on the STYLISTIC ST5020 and STYLISTIC ST5021 tablet PCs from Fujitsu Siemens Computers can be found at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/stylistic.
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