[themyst]

Originally Posted by Xearo

If anyone cares, been doing a lot of research into this device.

Found a guide for installing Windows on one that has linux pre-loaded on it:
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpos...&postcount=213

And found internal shots of all the hardware. Looks like the SSD may not be upgradable, will continue looking into it.
http://thefiledump.org/dump/projects...l%20Photos.PDF

Does anyone have the XP_Driver_Release.7z file? The link on the DIY post is dead.

[themyst]

Never mind, check this link, it's got everything

http://thefiledump.org/dump/projects/BenQ%20S6/

[1Freak]

My brother has some more coming in. Im checking on the price with XP Pro. He sells them with the Microsoft liscence.

[1Freak]

$150 cd and key installed and optimized. Plus shipping.

[themyst]

just swapped this unit over to XP. Fairly painless actually. Took about 2 hours.

[1Freak]

Can sell the Benq with xp and no code for $100. XP will be installed.

[themyst]

for anyone with this unit and JB4, is there a workaround for viewing the entire application screen? Even at 800x480 native, it can't view the entire screen which can prove to be annoying when you can't tab over to the save button, when you make changes.

Logging and firmware uploads should be ok though.

edit- easy workaround. Go into Display > Settings > Monitor > Advanced and tick the checkbox for unsupported resolutions.

You can then use MIDTools/BenQ Tools to toggle between native and 800x600 which is just enough for all of the JB4 software functions to be visible.

I have 80-100 MB free on the main SSD, moved the temporary files to a 2GB MicroSD card, installed Virtual Dyno, a lightened version of Office 07, JB4 and Cobb software.

[themyst]

What I can get done now with this MID... Cobb datalog viewing without the annoying netbook!

[bigdnno98]

Myst. Would you say this is worth $100? Also How are you powering it?

[1Freak]

I am using a few programs to help with the Res and keyboard.


Use HotKeyBind to launch the keyboard with the keyboard button.

http://hotkeybind.sourceforge.net/index.html

And Netbook Resolution Custoniser to hot switch the screen res.

http://forum.eeeuser.com/index.php?showtopic=17434

[themyst]

Originally Posted by bigdnno98

Myst. Would you say this is worth $100? Also How are you powering it?

I didn't pay 100, it was 59 shipped off eBay.

They sell a car charger for $9 on eBay too. I didn't buy it though.

[themyst]

Originally Posted by 1Freak

I am using a few programs to help with the Res and keyboard.


Use HotKeyBind to launch the keyboard with the keyboard button.

http://hotkeybind.sourceforge.net/index.html

And Netbook Resolution Custoniser to hot switch the screen res.

http://forum.eeeuser.com/index.php?showtopic=17434

BenQ Tools also enables the keyboard button.

[1Freak]

The $100 will have XP installed without a CD or key.

[bigdnno98]

What type of charger will it come with?

[1Freak]

Here is a link to my brothers auction. He has sold a handfull of these. If you look at his sales count.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BenQ-S6-...item19d53b4461

[skysurfer]

Sharing what I have

If this goes again Forum Policy, sorry and just delete from post


thanx


CD Key for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is:

VQXTT-F82HQ-JYJGV-PV3F9-GCX4T


Enjoy

[1Freak]

Originally Posted by bigdnno98

What type of charger will it come with?

•Power adapter (US and Europe adaptors)

[1Freak]

I have the XP tablet .cab file that adds the tablet function to XP.

[bigdnno98]

Can you paste the link to the $100 one.

[1Freak]

Originally Posted by bigdnno98

Can you paste the link to the $100 one.

I sent my brother a message about the $100 version...

[iv55]

Has anyone tried to see if NCSExpert and INPA can work with this? I'd buy one right now if it meant I could stop borrowing my roommate's netbook.

[themyst]

Originally Posted by iv55

Has anyone tried to see if NCSExpert and INPA can work with this? I'd buy one right now if it meant I could stop borrowing my roommate's netbook.

That's next on my testing agenda. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Also gutted help files and unused drivers. Up to 190mb free on the main SSD. TinyXP may work better for this.

[GetSomeE92]

Originally Posted by 1Freak

Can sell the Benq with xp and no code for $100. XP will be installed.

What does the "no code" mean as far as usability?

Also, with this option would I be able to just plug the JB4 in via the USB cable and update firmware, data log and change settings? Or are some other hardware and/or software things needed?

[1Freak]

XP works just no actuvation code. Its an OEM XP. It funtions fully. You will need to make a Ghost backup yourself.

[GetSomeE92]

Originally Posted by 1Freak

XP works just no actuvation code. Its an OEM XP. It funtions fully. You will need to make a Ghost backup yourself.

I have no idea how to do that. I'll probably just end up getting a laptop.