Tablet computers: the next big thing

[samantha.]

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Asus has announced its self-proclaimed most powerful tablet, the Eee Slate EP121. It's unclear as yet how it arrived at this conclusion, but for now we're willing to play along, with a healthy helping of incredulity. For what it's worth, the Slate definitely sounds powerful with its specs taken into account.

You don't see too many new tablets running Windows 7 (apart from Hanvon's BC10) and frankly we're not certain the OS is the best fit for a device whose biggest selling point is its streamlined nature. We'll have more details after we've gotten a little hands-on time.

The Slate EP121 will be available in the first quarter at a price range of US$999-US$1099.

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Verizon in the US partnered with Acer to release the Iconis Tab A500, putting it on its "4G" network. There's been no inkling locally of a similar telco deal, though the tablet will use the latest version of Android and the Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz processor to power its 10-inch capacitive touchscreen.

Other details are the inclusion of Acer's Clear.fi media-sharing system preloaded on the device, an HDMI port, 1080p output, a 13.3mm profile, SkyCross antenna and Flash 10.1 support.

Acer is touting the tablet's Nvidia-derived CPU horsepower as a reason gamers will want to keep an eye on the Iconis A500. "One of the tablet's most impressive features is its ability to run and play premium HD arcade games and complex online 3D games, thanks to the 10-point multi-touch and gyro meter control, which guarantees an entertainment experience on par with the best game consoles."

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The Motorola Xoom tablet is the first to run Google's tablet-optimised Honeycomb version of Android. Due out Q1 in the States, it has a 1280x800 screen, a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 32GB of user accessible storage and a 10-point multi-touch capacitive screen. While it'll be tied to a carrier in the US, there should be a Wi-Fi-only version that follows.

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A year ago, Lenovo's bold concept device, the IdeaPad U1 Hybrid, astonished us not only for its neat transforming design and its detachable tablet, but for anticipating the year in tablets to come. Indeed, we're still wondering how laptops and tablets can play well together.

Back then, the U1 had a tablet running a Linux-based Skylight OS developed by Lenovo, while the base laptop it attached to had undefined specs. Now, the U1's specs are clear: Windows 7 Home Premium and a 1.2GHz Intel CULV Core i5 540UM CPU, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and a 320GB hard drive, along with one USB port and HDMI.

The tablet is now called LePad, and is a 10.1-inch Android device running a custom LeOS variant. The screen has a 1280x800-pixel resolution and the tablet still runs off a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.3GHz processor. It has 1GB RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of flash memory, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, EVDO/WCDMA 3G, a SIM slot and a 2MP webcam.

Lenovo promises a seamless transition between Android and Windows 7 operation with Unique Hybrid Switch Technology, which will allow a continuous web-browsing experience.

For now, the LePad and U1 Hybrid will only be available in China, starting in Q1. The LePad on its own will start at around US$520, and the U1 Hybrid laptop will start at a pricier US$1300, although that also includes the LePad. We're very curious to see what a year has done to make the U1 a device more palatable as an actual product.

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The bigger version of the Dell Streak will be powered by a dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. It runs Android 2.2 (upgradeable to Honeycomb) and has a 5-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling.

The Dell Streak 7 is expected to become available in the US in the weeks to come, Australian release and pricing has yet to be announced.

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[sudigaali]

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[chotu gadu]

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[manoghna]

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[vaasu]

tablet Computers eppati nuncho unnayi kada.  sCo_hmmthink sCo_hmmthink

[bujjama]

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[samantha.]

[quote author=Alexander link=topic=147040.msg1696692#msg1696692 date=1295906902]
tablet Computers eppati nuncho unnayi kada.  sCo_hmmthink sCo_hmmthink
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neeku thelsu kada..theliyani valla kosam eepost sHa_high5ing

[Venky Fan]

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[vaasu]

[quote author=samantha. link=topic=147040.msg1696718#msg1696718 date=1295907247]
neeku thelsu kada..theliyani valla kosam eepost sHa_high5ing
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i does not mean it.
tablet PC's 2005/06 lo vachayi.  ee particular tablet pc's lo speciallity emiti. thats my question.  sSc_hiding2 sSc_hiding2

[samantha.]

[quote author=Alexander link=topic=147040.msg1696739#msg1696739 date=1295907790]
i does not mean it.
tablet PC's 2005/06 lo vachayi.  ee particular tablet pc's lo speciallity emiti. thats my question.  sSc_hiding2 sSc_hiding2
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speciality ento kuda aa pics kinda vesanu..chaduvu thelusthundi

[Venky Fan]

[quote author=samantha. link=topic=147040.msg1696750#msg1696750 date=1295908098]
speciality ento kuda aa pics kinda vesanu..chaduvu thelusthundi
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  sFi_boink3 sFi_boink3 sFi_boink3

[vaasu]

[quote author=samantha. link=topic=147040.msg1696750#msg1696750 date=1295908098]
speciality ento kuda aa pics kinda vesanu..chaduvu thelusthundi
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chadivanu. naaku antha special ga anipinchaledhu.  sHa_high5ing sHa_high5ing

[samantha.]

[quote author=Alexander link=topic=147040.msg1696754#msg1696754 date=1295908181]
chadivanu. naaku antha special ga anipinchaledhu.  sHa_high5ing sHa_high5ing
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okay sHa_high5ing