Notebook/Laptop recos please : salesforce application

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Hi

I've got a rush requirement to provide a few small-format
notebook/tablet/laptop PCs for a proof-of-concept exercise to show that
they can run a Siebel salesforce application.
PDAs have been tried and found inadequate, and regular-sized laptops
are not fit for purpose either. What I'm looking for is a Windows
2000/XP/NT machine that is good for repeated data entry (salesman
taking orders running to several dozen lines, several times a day)
- I'm open to tablet PCs, but some amount of ruggedness is expected.
- weight must not be too high (sometimes s/m balance the machine on one
arm and enter data)
size must be smaller than regularlaptops such as Dell Latitude
- ideally data entry should be via keyboard PLUS direct screen entry,
i.e. touchscreen
- internet connectivity is a given, I'm looking at all options -
dial-up/WiFi/GPRS

FWIW, the salesforce operates in UK/Ireland.
All constructive recommendations gratefully accepted.

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Thanks, James.

The tablet PC options looks right to me. Next step is to get hold of
one/more ASAP ...