PaceBook Computer: Cost of Ownership

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We understand that cost is more than just the amount you pay for a product. It also includes the cost of replacement parts, the cost of potential injuries, and total replacement costs. The PaceBook is designed to minimize these costs and your risk in purchasing.

The Cost of Replacement Parts

If you have ever owned a notebook, you know that they are costly to repair and less reliable than a desktop PC. The PaceBook has designed several unique features to address these issues:

LCD Screen: The traditional notebook LCD screen is unprotected and easy to damage. The PaceBook features a 2mm glass touch screen that protects the LCD screen.

Keyboard: Due to the construction of most notebook computers, if you spill liquid on the keyboard, you risk damaging the entire computer. If you spill liquid on the PaceBook, you will only have to replace the keyboard, at worst. The keyboard is separate from the CPU, so no data loss occurs when the keyboard is damaged.

Hinges: Notebook hinges often wear out and break easily due to constant use. The PaceBook has no mechanical hinges to worry about.

Dust: Traditional notebook fans can circulate dust which will build up in and damage the computer. The PaceBook does not require this fan to keep the processor cool due to low power consumption, so intake dust is dramatically reduced.

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The Cost of Personal Injuries

We have become increasingly aware in recent years of computer-related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, head and neck injuries, eye stress, and back stress injuries. While some of these injuries are related to the length of use of a computer, they are also related to the ergonomic setup of your computer. PaceBook addresses these issues in a number of ways:

Optimal viewing distance: the monitor and keyboard of the PaceBook are separate, allowing a viewing distance of 18-24 inches from your eyes to the monitor.

High resolution screen: your eyes will be able to easily focus on the XGA resolution screen, which projects objects sharper.

Optimal height and angle of screen: the stand holds the monitor in the optimal angle, and, when positioned at the right height, can help reduce neck stress. Additionally, the angle helps to avoid reflections caused by lighting in the room.

Optimal wrist operation: the thin portable keyboard reduces stress on the wrist by keeping the hands in the correct position.

Weight: The PaceBook weighs only about 3.75 lbs. as a tablet and 5.5 lbs. with the keyboard and bag.

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Total Replacement Costs

With the fast pace of today's technology, your notebook computer may become obsolete within 2-3 years. You want to move up to the latest technology, but you worry about your investment in your current equipment. With the PaceBook computer, your equipment will be useful for many more years. It can be used as a:

• television in the bedroom, kitchen or bathroom with wall or stand mounts with optional TV card
• digital recording device
• video conferencing machine using optional USB camera
• DVD playback machine (DVD comes with a Remote control)
• wireless Internet Appliance with wireless web and e-mail access
• eBook, download the books you want to read
• photo frame, show the pictures you took with the digital camera

The possibilities are endless!

Contact Superior Designs with any questions you may have regarding the PaceBook.

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