Tablet PC

Tablet PC or tablet computers are mobile computing devices that enable users to input data via a touchscreen display.

There are two main device variants in the market.

The first are classic convertible notebooks (Tablet PCs) with keyboards and sviwel screens, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad X Tablet, HP EliteBook 2740, Dell Latitude XT and Inspiron Duo, or various Fujitsu LifeBook models. The second group are tablets or slates, a newer generation of devices with touch display only and virtual on-screen keyboards, such as the iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, and others. The former mostly run Windows operating system and often support pen input, while the latter usually come with Android OS (iPad is an exception, of course) and are focused on finger multitouch. However, hybrids between slates and convertible-style touch computers are the market trend in the last months.

Developer Windows 8 for ARM Coming in February

This is a Windows 8 Metro UI screenshot.

A developer pre-beta version of Windows 8 OS for laptops, tablets and desktops based on x86 architecture was released a couple of months ago. In February, Microsoft will also launch the first developer Win 8 version for ARM-based devices, accoring to CNet’s sources.

ARM-optimized Windows 8 is expected to have a significant role on the tablet computer market, since it will enable Windows to run on cheap and power efficient chipsets such as Nvidia Tegra. The tablet market is currently dominated by Apple’s iOS and Google Android and Windows is currently used only on tablets with x86 Intel and AMD chips, which at this stage have much greater power consumption than ARM parts.

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January 25th, 2012 / Laptop Tips / Tablet PC — No Comments

Sub-$500 Windows Tablets: Dell Inspiron Duo 1090 vs HP Slate 500

On today’s market, you can find an iPad 2 and a bunch of Android tablets for under $500, but those based on Windows 7 OS usually carry higher price tags.

Fortunately, these prices drop. We have made a comparison of the two most serious Windows 7 multi-touch tablets with sub-$500 prices – the Dell Inspiron Duo 1090 and HP Slate 500. Windows 7 is not optimized for touch input like Android or iOS and the battery life with PC-use processors is generally shorter than on ARM-based slates, but if you want a cheap tablet and depend on Windows, this comparison can be handy.

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January 24th, 2012 / Laptop News / Samsung Laptops & Tablet PCs / Tablet PC — No Comments

Deal: Samsung Series 7 Slate XE700T1A-A04 Tablet for $999 + $200 Coupon

Here’s a great Windows Tablet PC deal. Microsoft Store is offering the Samsung Series 7 Slate XE700T1A-A04 for $999, with its docking station included and a $200 Microsoft Store coupon for future purchase.

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January 19th, 2012 / Laptop News / Tablet PC — 1 Comment

Fujitsu ARROWS Tab Waterproof Slate Goes on Sale in Japan for $779

Fujitsu Arrows Tab FAR70A, FAR75A

Fujitsu ARROWS Tab, a waterproof Android tablet, has been put on sale in Japan. With prices of ¥59,800 ($779) for the 16GB FAR70A model and ¥67,800 ($883) for the 32GB FAR75A, the ARROWS Tab offers a 10.1″ multitouch display, OMAP4 1GHz dual-core processor, and Android Honeycomb, all packed into a water-resistant case.

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January 19th, 2012 / Laptop News / Tablet PC — No Comments

Archos Arnova 7b G2 99EUR Tablet Hits German Amazon

This is the Archos Arnova 7b G2 7-inch Tablet.

The Archos Internet Tablet Arnova 7b G2 can be pre-ordered now for 99 euros ($127 U.S.) at Amazon.de.

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January 18th, 2012 / Laptop News / Tablet PC — No Comments

LG Optimus Pad Tablet Goes 4G, Looses 3D

LG Optimus Pad LTE 4G

LG has unveiled a 4G LTE version of their original Optimus Pad tablet. The Optimus Pad LTE slate has no dual 5MP cameras on the back for 3D video recording like its precursor had, but it includes a single 8MP sensor, the same 2MP front camera, and a new dual core 1.5GHz processor, up from 1GHz. Furthermore, it’s thinner and lighter than the original Optimus Pad. It measures 0.37 inches in profile versus 0.5″ and weighs 487g vs previous 621g. Another improvement is a slightly larger battery capacity of 6,800mAh, up from 6,400mAh.

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January 18th, 2012 / Fujitsu Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Tablet PC — No Comments

Fujitsu Stylistic M532 Tegra 3 Android Tablet Spotted

Fujitsu Stylistic M532

Ndevil and TechFocus from Germany have posted videos of the upcoming tablet by Fujitsu – the Stylistic M532. The M532 has a 10.1″ 1280 × 800 screen, the Nvidia Tegra 3 platform, 3MP/8MP front/rear facing cameras, a SIM card slot, and an microSD slot. The captured Stylistic M532 ran Android 3.0 Honeycomb, but when it hits the market in May for 500 Euros, it will include ICS 4.0. Since there were Citrix, VDI, VMware View, and other useful apps for business pre-installed on the tablet, it appears to be targeted at business market.

January 18th, 2012 / Asus Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Tablet PC — No Comments

No Plans for Asus Transformer Prime 3G

This is the ASUS Transformer Prime Tablet.

Asus will not be releasing an expected 3G version of the Transformer Prime, according to Focus Taiwan. “No such product exists on its current roadmap,” Asustek said.

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January 17th, 2012 / Acer Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Tablet PC — No Comments

Acer Iconia Tab A200 Goes on Sale in US for $350

Acer Iconia Tab A200

Staples is the first retailer in the US to offer the Acer Iconia Tab A200, a budget-class Android tablet with a 10.1-inch display, the Nvidia Tegra 2 platform, and Wi-Fi-only Internet connectivity.

Besides the dual-core Tegra chip and a 1280 x 800 multi-touch screen, the offered Iconia Tab A200-10g16u model features 16GB of internal storage, 1GB RAM, a front facing 2MP camera, up to 8 hours of estimated battery life with a “2x3260mAh” battery, 802.11n 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, a microSD card slot, micro USB, and a full-size USB port.

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January 16th, 2012 / Laptop News / Tablet PC — No Comments

Gigabyte Booktop T1132N – First 3-in-1 Notebook, Tablet & Desktop

This is the Gigabyte Booktop T1132N.

The Gigabyte Booktop T1132N is the first 3-in-1 computer on the market, combining notebook, tablet, and desktop PC form factors.

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January 16th, 2012 / Laptop News / Lenovo Laptops & Tablets / Tablet PC — No Comments

Lenovo K2110 IdeaTab with Medfield Processor Announced

This is the Lenovo K2110 IdeaTab.

The Lenovo K2110 IdeaTab tablet with the Intel Atom Z2460 “Medfield” 1.6 GHz processor running Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS was showcased at the CES Show last week.

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January 13th, 2012 / Laptop News / Tablet PC — No Comments

Razer’s Project Fiona Gaming Tablet PC Concept Unveiled

This is the Razer Project Fiona Gaming Tablet.

The Razer’s “Project Fiona” concept device spotted at CES is a full x86 Windows 7 gaming-centric computer packed into a tablet form factor, with added joysticks controls.

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January 10th, 2012 / Intel Ivy Bridge Laptops / Laptop News / Lenovo IdeaPad / Lenovo Laptops & Tablets / Tablet PC / Ultrabooks — No Comments

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga – Tablet and Laptop in One

This is the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga, a Windows 8 prototype ultrabook laptop with a 360-degree flip-and-fold design, has been announced. The Yoga has a 13.3-inch touch-screen display with 1,600×900-pixel resolution, the Intel’s Ivy Bridge Core i-series CPUs, up to 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and 8 hours of battery life. It is 16.9mm thick and weighs 3.1 pounds.

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January 9th, 2012 / Laptop News / Lenovo Laptops & Tablets / Tablet PC — No Comments