Archive for the 'Tablet PC' Category

HP EliteBook 2730p: 12.1″ Convertible Tablet PC

HP EliteBook 2730p Specifications
Display: 12.1″ Wide TFT LCD with LED Backlight
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800
Webcam: 2MP
GPU: Mobile Intel GMA X4500 HD shares up to 384MB system memory
Chipset: Mobile Intel GS45 Express ICH9M-Enhanced
CPU:
1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV, 3MB L2 Cache
1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo LV, 6MB L2 Cache
Storage: 1.8″ 5400RPM 80GB or 120GB [...]

Fujitsu Lifebook U2010: 5.6″ Convertible Netbook

Fujitsu Lifebook U2010 Specifications
Display: 5.6″ Wide Touch TFT LCD
Pixel Format: Reported as 1024 x 768, but most likely 1024 x 600
CPU: 1.6GHz or 1.8gHz Intel Atom
HDD: 80GB
RAM: 1GB
External Storage: SD
Connectivity: 3G, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB
Other: Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Weight: 1.5lbs (680g)
Price: Around US$1300

Fujitsu’s Lifebook U2010 is a bit late to the netbook game, but still ahead [...]

Rumor: Apple MacBook Touch

Apple MacBook Touch Specifications
Display: ≤13.3″ Wide Multitouch Haptic (?) TFT LCD
Connectivity: GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth
Other: Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, App Store-compatible
Availability: October 2008

According to MacDailyNews, the rumor is that a Mac tablet is in the works: MacBook touch. The renderings in the picture above looks pretty good, but the UI will need to be dramatically changed [...]

VYE S41: 7″ Convertible Tablet PC

VYE S41i Specifications
Display: 7″ Touch TFT LCD
Pixel Format: 1024 x 600
GPU: Intel 945GM/GU Express
CPU: 800MHz Intel A110
Chipset: Intel Little River
RAM: 1GB up to 2GB
Connectivity: WiFi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, GPS, VGA (up to 1280 x 1024), USB 2.0 (2), Card Slot (CF, MMC, MS, SD), Headphone, Mic In, Built-in Mic
Optical: DVD burner
OS: Windows Vista Premium
Battery: 3 [...]

Flybook V5: 8.9″ Convertible Netbook

Flybook V5 Specifications
Display: 8.9″ Touch TFT LCD
Pixel Format: 1024 x 600
GPU: Intel 945GM
CPU: 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV U7600 533MHz FSB 2MB L2 Cache
RAM: 2GB up to 4GB SODIMM DDR2 (Limited to 3.25GB seen by system)
Webcam: 1.3MP
HDD: 1.8″ 80GB
Connectivity: WWAN (HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM, VGA (up to 1800 x 1440 at 32-bit), USB [...]

HP Pavilion tx2500z: 12.1″ Puma-based Tablet PC

HP Pavilion tx2500z Specifications
Display: 12.1″ Touch TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 3200
CPU: AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM (Puma)
RAM: Up to 4GB DDR2
Storage: 320GB
Optical: DVD Burner
Connectivity: WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (optional), 1000 Ethernet, 56K Modem, USB 2.0 (3), ExpressCard
Other: Fingerprint reader, Webcam, 5-in-1 Media Card Reader
OS: Windows Vista
Weight: 4.23lbs
Price: US$1049

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Computex 2008 Roundup

Computex ended June 6 and was held in Taipei, Taiwan. According to Computex the total number of exhibitors were 1725. A lot of gadgets were showcased during Computex 2008. Here are all the posts regarding Computex 2008 for your convenience:
Shuttle Fantasy (Illusion): Shopping Bag Shaped Mini PC at Computex 2008
Shuttle XP19: 19″ Touch LCD Monitor [...]

Albatron Rocker: 7″ Tablet PC Computex 2008

Albatron Rocker Specifications
Display: 7″ Touch
Pixel Format: 800 x 480
CPU: 400MHz ARM 9
Memory: 128MB Mobile DDR
Connectivity: WiFi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth
Storage: 128MB NAND Flash, 2-in-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC)
Webcam: Yes
OS: Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Battery: 6 hours
Other: Cradle has USB, supports TV module
Dimension: 188.3 x 113 x 12.9mm
Weight: 343g

Albatron showcased its 7″ tablet PC called the Rocker. It is [...]

Gigabyte M912: 8.9″ Ultraportable Tablet PC

Gigabyte M912
Display: 8.9″ Touch TFT LCD
Webcam: 1.3M
Storage: 250GB 2.5″ SATA (4GB SSD option)
OS: MS Windows, Linux
Weight: 1.2kg

Gigabyte showcased its M912 ultraportable notebook PC, but with a twist: it’s a convertible tablet PC. The 8.9″ touch-enabled LCD can be rotated 180 degrees to transform the M912 from a typical ultraportable notebook PC into an ultraportable convertible [...]

Dell XT2: 12.1″ Ultraportable Tablet PC

Dell XT2 Tablet
Display Size: 12.1″
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel format: 1280 x 800
GPU: UMA with Windows Vista Aero capability
CPU: Intel Montevina architecture with ULV and LV CPUs
Ports: VGA, RJ45, 1394, USB (2), eSATA, Audio (2)
Slots: ExpressCard 34, SDHC
Security: TPM, Smart Card Reader, Contactless Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader (option)
Other: XT2 Media Base (plan to use XT media base)

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