In a bid to compete against consumer tablets that offer all-day mobility thanks to low-power consumption while at the same time delivering the full performance of Windows, Microsoft is looking to patent a hybrid system where the tablet, which will also serve as a display, can be used on its own with low-powered system requirements [...]
The IdeaPad Yoga is one of the hottest products at CES 2012, thanks to an innovative form factor and dual hinge design that lets you convert form an Ultrabook to a tablet in a mater of seconds. The IdeaPad Yoga looks great, and feel pretty amazing in your hand, but this isn’t the first time we have [...]
While consumer interest has recently shifted in favor of slates, Gigabyte still has convertible tablet lovers covered with its latest Booktop T1132N. Unfortunately, though, pricing isn’t available at this time, but the T1132N should prove to be a portable, productive chameleon tablet that can change form factors depending on how you want to use your [...]
In a case of mistaken identity, Motorola’s tablet evolution ads may be advertising its Xoom as the Eee Pad Transformer. In its early ad campaign on television, Microsoft shows a young businessman folding down a tablet, breaking down the form factor, to fold into the Xoom tablet. Does the Xoom do that in real life? [...]
Not to be outdone by Asus with its newly announced Padfone device at the Computex trade show in Taiwan, ECS and ICE Computer have joined together to show off a prototype of the same hybrid convertible form factor that will convert an ordinary iPhone 4 iOS smartphone into an iPhone 4-powered tablet akin to an [...]
We had last glimpsed the Lenovo LePad tablet at CES where the device came with a unique U1 dock that turns the Android Honeycomb tablet into a Windows 7, Intel Core i5-powered laptop, and now there is speculation that the LePad will launch outside of China under Lenovo’s consumer-centric IdeaPad moniker as the IdeaPad Tablet [...]
Chinese-PC maker Lenovo, which acquired its ThinkPad brand and heritage from IBM, is gearing up to launch the LePad tablet this month as a rival to the iPad 2 made by Apple. Not only is the LePad an Android tablet–it will be launched in the U.S. later this year with Android 3.0 Honeycomb–with the optional [...]
In addition to its robotic teddy bear on display, we did manage to get some hands-on time with the LifeBook T580, which utilizes the more traditional convertible Tablet PC form factor. We were also able to go hands-on with an Intel Oak Trail Windows 7 slate from Fujitsu. Fujitsu T580 Hands-On: Fujitsu Windows 7 Slate:
We had reported that Asus had announced a slew of tablets at CES earlier today, and we have some video captured at the press conference to show those tablets in action. The video below highlights Asus’s announcement and demo of the Eee Pad Slate, MeMO, and Transformer tablets; we’ll also have video of the Eee [...]
While convertible tablets have been a mainstay of Microsoft’s Tablet PC platform, more recently manufacturers like Dell have taken the from factor and added a fresh new “twist,” as evident in the Dell Inspiron Duo. Now, it looks like Apple’s adding its own twist to the form factor with a recent patent filing dubbed “Application [...]
Digitimes reports that Gigabyte is rolling out a new convertible notebook with 11.6-inch touchscreen. But questions arise as to whether it is actually new or a rename. Also, a more “iPad-like” tablet is in the works.
The Dell Inspiron Duo made quite a splash at IDF 2010 when it debuted on stage on Tuesday. Yesterday the Inspiron Duo made another appearance, this time at Intel’s App Up Elements conference. I didn’t get a chance to see it in person since I was speaking on a couple of panels, but some of [...]
Dell introduced the Inspiron Duo, a slate device that at first glance looks a heck of a lot like every other 10-inch tablet out there. Like Dell tiny 5-inch tablet, the Inspiron Duo is bright red. The audience here at IDF didn’t seem all that thrilled about yet another slate device, until the Dell rep [...]
Rugged computing specialist Getac announced their most powerful rugged convertible Tablet PC ever, the V200, which they claim is the most powerful in the world. Judging by the Intel Core i7-620LM 2.0GHz processor with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz, I’m inclined to agree.
Getac, announced that its B300 rugged notebook and V100 rugged convertible Tablet PC are now Verizon Wireless Network Ready. In other words, the 3G module is standard issue and customers can switch it on at their leisure. The Getac V100 is a fully ruggedized tablet that features an outdoor readable touchscreen display. Getac’s customers include [...]
Dynamism is holding a special sales event for the Viliv S10 blade. The online ultraportable store is offering a couple of incentives on the higher-end Viliv S10’s. If you opt for any of the three models with a 64GB SSD you’ll get a free spare battery and a $70 instant rebate. The Viliv S10 starts [...]
I got a chance to play with the Viliv S10 Blade at IDF 2009 and shot a quick hands-on video. It has a high-resolution 10″ resistive touch screen, up to 64GB SSD and a 1.33GHz Intel Atom processor. Perhaps the most impressive thing about this is the 10-hour claimed battery life with the standard battery. [...]
Word from jkkmobile this morning about a new convertible netbook, the Kohjinsha EX6, was both welcomed and puzzling. Welcomed in that we always love to know about new mobile computers, particularly when they’re sporting touchscreens. Puzzling in that it’s being called a “netbook” despite having an 11″ screen, optical drive, and price tag well within [...]
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