Don't think of the airpanel as a computer; it's a wireless accessory for your existing PC that you can write on and that provides access to all your files, applications, and settings. The design is chunky but easy to hold, with rounded corners and a clear, bright screen. Two USB ports on the top accept a mouse and keyboard, but since the airpanel is a touch screen, you probably won't need them.

In our tests of the airpanel, we found that the stylus was small but had a nice balance. The four-way cursor control was a little slow, but at least we didn't jostle the cursor accidentally; and the left and right mouse buttons were useful with the pen too. For text entry, we typed and wrote into an input panel. We tapped and dragged onscreen to control Windows itself; in fact, we could see our PC's desktop on the airpanel as if we were sitting in front of the PC screen, but without desktop wallpaper.

The 10.4-inch screen looked small initially, but when we held it in our hands or rested it on our lap, it didn't feel cramped; and it was small and light enough to carry easily from room to room. Without the usual PC components like a hard drive, CD-ROM, and so on, the Airpanel didn't get too warm to hold either.

Overall, the airpanel V110 is pricier than a normal PC monitor, but being untied from a desk is a great benefit. Mary Branscombe, Amazon.co.uk

Amazon.com Product Description
The ViewSonic airpanel V110 is a 10-inch wireless, touch-screen LCD monitor that lets you use your computer from anywhere in your home. Thanks to Microsoft's Smart Display technology, you can remotely access all the data on your Windows XP-based home PC--surf the Web from the couch, check e-mail while lying in bed, download recipes in the kitchen, share digital pictures on the patio--regardless of where your PC is located. And it's truly portable, weighing only three pounds.

The V110 includes a powerful 400 MHz Intel XScale processor for added speed, power savings, and efficiency. The Microsoft(r) Windows(r) CE for Smart Displays operating system works much like your PC, so you'll automatically feel familiar with applications. Convenient directional pad and hot buttons make navigation fast and simple. Memory is a whopping 64 MB ROM and 128 MB SDRAM. The long-life lithium-ion battery lasts up to five hours. Colors are vivid and text is crisp with the bright full-color transflective display. The 800 x 600 resolution keeps your image details clear.

The V110 supports an optional docking station to keep your Smart Display fully charged and within easy reach; it also permits convenient connection of an external keyboard or mouse for added input functionality. The V110 is an ideal supplement to your current PC and monitor setup, but if you want to use an airpanel as the primary PC monitor, check out ViewSonic's model V150 with optional dock.

Included in the box are integrated wireless support and an 802.11b airsync USB wireless adapter for your home PC. Although the V110 requires your primary PC to use Windows XP Professional, it comes with a free upgrade for current users of Windows XP Home Edition.

Product Description
The ViewSonic airpanel V110 Wireless Smart Display is all about freedom. Freedom to remotely access all the data on your home Windows XP-based PC. Freedom to enjoy a relaxing computing experience. And freedom from bulky power supplies and tangled wires. The truly portable 10" airpanel V110 works as an extension of your PC. View your computer desktop, just as though you were in front of your monitor. Create and edit documents as if you were sitting at your desk without sacrificing storage space or functionality. Enjoy your freedom.The package includes a free upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional.