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Company build: XP Pro 2002 SP2 -lost multitouch capability
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:50 pm
by taekwonmg
I have an x60t running Vista but at work that's a no-no. so I got another drive and had them put in their "official" build = XP Pro 2002 SP2.
PC boots up and works like any ole laptop, but I lost of mulitouch, pen capabilities. They scratch their heads. So do I. Is it as simple and getting the right drivers? If yes what are they?
Thanks for your response.
Mike
Re: Company build: XP Pro 2002 SP2 -lost multitouch capabili
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:32 pm
by ryengineer
taekwonmg wrote:snip......PC boots up and works like any ole laptop, but I lost of mulitouch, pen capabilities. They scratch their heads. So do I. Is it as simple and getting the right drivers? If yes what are they?.....snip
None.
Windows XP professional does not have any support for tablet features. Windows XP Tablet 2005 does which was never released in retail version, and was
only sold as oem to vendors and computer manufacturers.
Windows Vista supports tablets also.
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:55 am
by iamdmc
You had multitouch?
*scratches head*
I thought that said feature isn't even "really" out yet, except on the iPhone and iPod touch
Re: Company build: XP Pro 2002 SP2 -lost multitouch capabili
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:36 am
by taekwonmg
ryengineer wrote:taekwonmg wrote:snip......Windows XP Tablet 2005 does which was never released in retail version, and was only sold as oem to vendors and computer manufacturers.
Windows Vista supports tablets also.
So, thinking that released and available means different things. is there a way to get the EOM version if you're not a VAR?
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:40 am
by taekwonmg
iamdmc wrote:You had multitouch?
*scratches head*
I thought that said feature isn't even "really" out yet, except on the iPhone and iPod touch
I think that the term is a misnomer. I certainly was disappointed
in its capabilities becaused it did sound like the iPhone type of functionality. What it really means is that you can use the special pen to write on the tablet or any other type of blunt instrument such as fingertip or fingernail or stylus. The special pen works really well.
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:58 am
by ryengineer
taekwonmg wrote:So, thinking that released and available means different things. is there a way to get the EOM version if you're not a VAR?....snip
Yes, Microsoft never released a retail version for Windows XP Tablet PC 2005.
However, if you've a "qualified system" then you can order a downgrade from lenovo in the form of Product Recovery disks: (will cost $45 + applicable taxes and shipping)
Downgrading from Windows Vista to Windows XP.
Otherwise:
ebay - NEW Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 W/SP2B (1-Pack).
Newegg - Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 SP2b English 1pk - OEM. etc...