In either case, you get a device that can run on it's own, so your other PC doesn't have to be on all the time. This is just a "dumb terminal" with color graphics and a touch screen. cut the price by 75%, and you might have something worthwhile.

the irony of things (Rating: 4.00)
Review : After I came across a 3-lb notebook, I was reborn into a world of heavenly accessibility. In addition to keeping the most updated files with me all the time, I can also remote terminal to my work computer to access archived files.

But after a few hours of usage, the hard-drive's high-pitch hum would start to stick to my head, and doesn't go away. So now I'm considering getting a 4-lb monitor to remotely terminal to my 3-lb notebook.

And gosh, how am I supposed to use this thing without a keyboard and a touchpad?

Cool Cool Cool (Rating: 4.00)
Review : I am sitting in my recliner, watching Buffy and tapping this message out. The handwriting recognition is only fair, but the keyboard works fine. The wireless works great and was easy to setup - applying sp1 took longer than the setup did. We have been able to get it to work with both of the computers at home, AND it even was able to access my work machine via terminal services! I am using it at home with my existing wireless network - no problems. I hooked it up to my PC, but did not leave it that way - my old CRT was better. I was not happy with the quality when using it as my primary monitor, but it is great for portable uses. Very cool device.

great for home and garden use (Rating: 5.00)
Review : many comments compare the SmartDisplay with a laptop. in this comparison almost any laptop naturally wins, but in my opinion the AirPanel is a stand-alone product that serves a completely different purpose. the V150 is supposed to turn your main workstation into a portable device, and it does that job very well. no need to sync or update files, one can print while laying in bed or access info on how to plant flowers, while surfing the net in the backyard. the possibilities when, where and how to use the AirPanel are nearly endless. accessing a home network or other LAN workstations? no problem with this easy to setup and use device. SmartPanels like this won't revolutionize the wireless world, but -again- i don't think they are meant to do so. it is not a device that one absolutely needs for home-computing but it makes it a whole lot easier and most important of all it adds the "fun-dimension" to it!

Introduced prematurely Needs refinement to be successful. (Rating: 3.00)
Review : The wireless connection is too slow (b) an upgrade to (a or g) is needed. Now video support really cuts in on the items usefullness. The Idea of stopping the wireless connection when in the Dock is stupid. It should be selectable. The support is poor. The crippled PCslot and useless USB ports (except for a keyboard or mouse) is more stupidy. The use of a PC Cam is what would have made this a great item.

The idea is great, IF, it had met it goals. The package info was misleading, and did not let you know all that was (UN-supported in this release) in other word tough luck.

The touch screen should be pressure sensitive and the battery life [is bad]. It took months to get the battery indicator to even work.

The setup was easy and the connection range is O.K. The unit could also benefit from a good designer who would have reduced the units weight, thickness and generaL bulk, finally it should automatically support landscape and portrate display depending upon units orientation.