Elitegroup's Elitepad S10 Windows 7 Tablet Hits the FCC

It's definitely not the most desirable tablet that has hit the FCC but it's something fairly unique. The Elitepad S10 from Elitegoup has been spotted at the FCC after being spied out at CeBIT a few months ago. Beneath the 10-inch display you'll be getting an Intel Atom 1.5GHz Z670 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 1.3MP webcam, WiFi / Bluetooth 3.0 support, an HDMI output, and Windows 7. Sadly, since it's running Microsoft's OS the battery is only good enough for a maximum of 6 hours. Check it out at the FCC.

[Engadget]

Windows 7 Powered Acer Iconia W500 Tablet Up For Pre-Orders At $549

Acer's upcoming Windows 7 powered tablet is actually up on B&H if you're interested. This tablet is the Iconia W500 and it packs a 10.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, dual cameras, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics, a 1GHz AMD Fusion APU, and an HDMI output. This is actually pretty good because it's priced at $549 and it comes with the keyboard dock so it'll double as a netbook if you want.

Sadly, the 3-cell battery is only set to last for 6 hours which actually kind of sucks. Of course, Windows 7 isn't the most tablet-friendly OS out there. Check it out at B&H and remember that it's shipping by April 15th.

[Engadget]

Asus Prices and Dates the Eee Transformer and EP121 Tablets For Europe

Asus has just confirmed pricing and availability for the Eee Transformer and the Eee Slate EP121 - but not in the US. First off is the one above, which you should already know as the Eee Transformer which packs a Tegra 2 chipset along with Android "Honeycomb" and that external keyboard that you might need. The 16GB and 32GB models will be available in Europe for £379 ($608 USD) and £429 ($688 USD), respectively.

On the other hand you have the Eee Slate EP121 tablet below which is obviously running Microsoft's Windows 7. This tablet features a 12.1-inch display with an active digitizer, an Intel Core i5-470UM CPU, WiFi b/g/n support, a stylus if you need it, and a 64GB SSD. This one will be available on April 10th on Amazon UK for £999 ($1,602 USD).

[Slash Gear]

Windows 7 Powered Asus EP121 Tablet Set For April 10th Release Date

If you're actually one of the people who want to run Windows 7 Home Premium on a tablet then Asus might have the one for you. The expensive Eee Slate EP121 tablet is scheduled for an April 10th release in the UK with Amazon listing the tablet for a whopping £999.99 ($1,627 USD). If you want to pay that extreme price tag then you'll be getting a 12.1-inch display (1,280 x 800 resolution), an Intel Core i5-470UM CPU, a 64GB SSD, Intel HD graphics, Bluetooth support, a 2MP webcam, and a desktop OS. Definitely sounds powerful.

[Slash Gear]

Asus U30S Notebook Spotted With Intel "Sandy Bridge" CPUs

A new notebook from Asus has just been spotted in Europe and it looks like it's the U30S. This notebook is said to be sporting Intel Core i5-2410M (Sandy Bridge) CPU, up to 8GB of RAM, Nvidia's GeForce GT520M GPU, Optimus tech, an 8-cell battery, and Windows 7. The notebook should be pretty great when it actually gets released - whenever that is. Joanna Stern from Engadget has mentioned that it looks exactly like the U30Jc that she reviewed. Pretty awesome stuff, let's hope the price is right!

[Engadget]

All Of HP's PCs In 2012 Will Integrate webOS and Microsoft's Windows

HP's CEO, Leo Apotheker, has just announced something pretty interesting. At this point we already know that the company will be showing off something at March 14th but who knows exactly what it'll be. Well, he was just quoted saying that every HP PC that gets a 2012 release will be running Microsoft's Windows and webOS and it'll be an "integrated experience" so I'm assuming that it won't be a dual-booting kind of thing. This reminds me a bit of what Apple's doing with Lion, combining Mac OS X and iOS. I wonder if it'll actually work.

[Slash Gear, Engadget]

10-Inch Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 To Sport "Oak Trail" and Win7 Professional, Expect It At CeBIT

Fujitsu has mentioned a bit more details regarding their Stylistic Q550, which is a weird name for a Windows 7 based tablet. Well, said tablet will be fully unveiled at CeBIT 2011 which takes place next month (March) and it'll be powered by an Intel "Oak Trail" Atom CPU which is good news if you're looking for a cheap tablet. Furthermore, it's going to be running Windows 7 Professional on its 10-inch LED display but I wonder if "Oak Trail" can handle that.

Other specs include a 32GB / 64GB SSD, dual cameras, a smartcard slot, a fingerprint reader, a USB port, an optional 3G module, and a battery life that will apparently last up to 8 hours. Expect the unveiling next month and you can check out the video below if you want to see more.


[Engadget]

Sony Working On "S2" Dual-Screen Android Tablet and Sliding Windows 7 One Too

At this point we've already heard about Sony's "S1" tablet which should be running the Android "Honeycomb" OS but at this point it's still vapourware. Well, here's another one coming from an Engadget source. Apparently, the company is also working on the "S2" Android-based tablet along with a sliding Windows 7 tablet.

The first one, dubbed internally as the "S2", is what you should be seeing above. The source mentions that this Android tablet will actually feature a weird design with dual 5.5-inch displays and it'll look a bit like what you see above. This design is said to look like an oval cylinder, which will be quite awkward - looks a bit first-gen PS3-like. The innards are said to be identical to the "S1" though, so that means it'll have a Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, WiFi / 3G support, dual cameras, and Qriocity. Sony is going to attempt to skin the "Honeycomb" UI to take advantage of the dual displays but hopefully they don't mess it up too much. Apparently, this one might be launching this holiday season in US, Europe, and Japan for right around $699 which doesn't seem like too bad of a price. I wonder how it'll actually work out in the real world though.

Sony is also working on a Windows 7 tablet and apparently it's similar to Samsung's Sliding PC 7 Series and the Asus Eee Pad Slider. Specs for this one are unknown right now but it should be running an Intel Atom CPU and could actually launch this October (Q4). The company is aiming for a $799 price tag but it could actually be more expensive than they're hoping.

At this point, the most exciting tablet could still be their "S1" tablet but at that point there'll already be a bunch of tablets to choose from. It could be too little, too late for the company.

[Engadget]

Dell "Rosemount" Windows 7 Tablet Will Sport an "Oak Trail" Atom and Dual-Digitizer

The Dell "Rosemount" leaked on the company's roadmap just yesterday and Engadget is hearing some pretty juicy details regarding the Windows 7 based tablet. Apparently, the 10-inch tablet will be sporting a dual-digitizer so that you'll be able to touch your way around the UI or you'll also be able to use a stylus if that's what you want to do. Other rumoured specs for now include an Intel "Oak Trail" Atom CPU, software encryption, remote wipe, and a removable battery. This tablet may actually be a part of their Latitude line-up so it could be perfect for the enterprise or a business environment.

[Engadget]

Dell Streak 10 Tipped To Launch This Year With "Honeycomb", Windows 7 Model Too

If you love Dell then you might want to keep in mind that they're planning to launch a Streak 10 in the future but you should already know about that. Said tablet will be sporting a 10.1-inch display and will be running Android "Honeycomb". This was mentioned in their Q4 earnings call which was earlier today. Furthermore, the company looks like they're also working on a 10.1-inch Windows 7 tablet as well. Details are scarce right now so maybe we'll hear more about it soon.

[Engadget]

11.6-Inch Windows 7 Powered Toshiba Tablet Shipping In the Second Half Of the Year

We heard about Toshiba's Windows 7 tablet a few days ago and it made an appearance - behind glass and not turned on - at their booth at MWC. This tablet looks exactly like their 10-inch "Honeycomb" powered tablet that should be launching in the first half of this year but this one is a slightly larger 11.6-inch model. Confirmed specs for this tablet include an "Oak Trail" Intel Atom CPU, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and the company's skinned UI over top of the Microsoft OS. This tablet will reportedly be shipping in the second half of the year but the price is still TBD.

[Engadget]

Toshiba Also Working On 11.6-Inch Windows 7 Based Tablet With "Oak Trail"

Toshiba has yet to officially reveal their 10-inch Android tablet but this new photo has surfaced. The frame of this tablet looks exactly the same as the other tablet but this one's running on the Windows 7 OS. It's also a bit larger, sporting an 11.6-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution. Other specs are reportedly 2GB of RAM, a 64GB SSD, an HDMI output, a 1.9 pound body, and an Intel Atom "Oak Trail" CPU. We don't know when this one will be officially announced but this one was actually spotted at CES which was last month.

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ViewSonic Announces the Windows 7 / Android Dual-Booting Tablet and V350 Smartphone

ViewSonic just couldn't keep their lips shut until MWC which starts in a few days and that's probably because bigger companies will announce much, much better devices. The company announced two tablets along with a smartphone early this morning. They're pretty interesting so you might want to click on through to read a bit more.

First up is the ViewPad 10Pro which is a 10-inch tablet which is going to be dual-booting Windows 7 Professional along with Android 2.2 "Froyo" - like I said, pretty interesting. Beneath the 1,024 x 600 LED-backlit display you'll be getting integrated 3G, Bluetooth / WiFi support, and a battery that should only last about 6 hours. The other tablet will be the ViewPad 10s 3G which is similar to the tablet that was unveiled at CES but it'll have, yes, 3G connectivity.

What you see below is a new one, the ViewSonic V350 smartphone. This features a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display, a 5MP camera, a microSD card slot, WiFi / Bluetooth support, aGPS, a dual-SIM card slot, and Android 2.2 with a custom UI. It's pretty smart that the company made this a dual-SIM capable handset because at least there's a reason to go and get this one now.

[Engadget]

Dell Prepping 10-Inch Windows 7 Tablet, Release Set For This Year

At Dell's "business" event they unveiled what you see above. The company is gearing up to release a 10-inch Windows 7 powered tablet later this year. Specs are unknown right now, but I can't picture them releasing a tablet like this without their Stage UI which is also found on their Inspiron duo hybrid tablet / netbook. This tablet will likely sport their new "overwhelmingly simple" Clarity UI. Price is still unknown right now but Dell really hasn't made a good tablet up to this point.

[Engadget]

Asus Eee Slate EP121 Windows 7 Tablet With Core i5 CPU Now Available For $999

It was up for pre-orders before and now it's available. Yes, the Asus Eee Slate EP121 tablet running full-blown Windows 7 is now available for $999.99. That's the 32GB (SSD) model, the 64GB (SSD) model is going for $1,099.99. Beneath the large 12.1-inch (1,280 x 800 resolution) display, you'll be getting an Intel Core i5-470UM CPU, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, Intel HD graphics, a miniHDMI port, WiFi b/g/n / Bluetooth 3.0 support, a 2MP webcam, two USB 2.0 ports, a 2-in-1 card reader, a digitizer, a 4-cell battery that might only last about 4 hours, and Windows 7 Home Premium.

It looks like a decent tablet on paper but we're going to have to get someone to video review this one and see if Windows 7 works on this overpriced but powerful tablet. Check it out on Amazon.

[Liliputing]

MSI Unveils Two 10-Inch Tablets, Windows 7 Based WindPad 100W and Android-Based 100A

MSI has just announced their latest two tablets and it's the WindPad 100W and 100A. They're both sporting 10-inch displays and the "W" stands for Windows 7, while the "A" stands for Android. So, the 100W features an Intel Atom Z530 1.66GHz CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD, and an HDMI port. Furthermore, Engadget tested this tablet out and mentioned that it was "seriously laggy and unresponsive". Windows 7 on a tablet is clearly not going to work.

The other model is the 100A which features an ARM Cortex A8 CPU, 1GB of RAM, access to the Android Market, and Android 2.2. Sadly, these specs are definitely behind in the Android tablet world which is about to be flooded with Tegra 2 along with Android 3.0 "Honeycomb". You can look past both of these underwhelming tablets from the company.

[Engadget]

Amazon Taking Pre-Orders For the Eee Slate EP121 Windows 7 Tablet

The just-announced Asus Eee Slate EP121 has just found its way onto Amazon for pre-orders. As expected, it's going for $999 and that's quite a bit to pay for a tablet. Luckily, beneath the 12.1-inch display you'll find an Intel Core i5-470UM CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD, and Windows 7. The 64GB model will cost you $1,099 so it is $100 cheaper. At this price, you might as well get a full-fledged notebook - at least, that's my opinion. Check it out on Amazon if you're still interested.

[Crunch Gear]

Fujitsu Reveals 10-Inch Windows 7 Tablet; Android One Is In the Works

At CES there has been a bunch of tablets which is reminiscent of last year. This time here's an offering from Fujitsu which actually doesn't appear to have a name right now. Specs include a 10.1-inch display, an Intel Atom "Oak Trail" Z670 CPU, 2GB of RAM, dual-cameras, and Windows 7. Details other than this are pretty scarce right now so we'll have to wait until Fujitsu announces more. This tablet will reportedly be available in Q2 of this year but the price is still unknown right now.

The company is said to also be working on an Android "Honeycomb" tablet but we don't know what it will look like right now.

[Engadget]

Samsung Intros 10.1-Inch Sliding PC 7 Series Tablet, Running Windows 7

Samsung has just unveiled their Sliding PC 7 Series which has an interesting concept to it. This tablet sports a 10.1-inch display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and Microsoft's Windows 7 OS. This tablet reportedly features a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 32GB / 64GB SSD options, an Intel Oak Trail Z670 CPU, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 1.3MP webcam, a USB 2.0 port, a 4-in-1 card reader, an HDMI port, and a 6-cell battery that will apparently last 9 hours. The price tag and release date is still unknown right now but maybe we'll find out before the end of the day.

[Slash Gear]

Motion Computing Unveils Rugged 10.1-Inch Windows 7 Tablet, Digitizer Friendly

A company called Motion Computing has just unveiled their latest Windows 7 [Professional] tablet, dubbed the CL900. This one is sporting a 10.1-inch display (1,366 x 768 resolution) along with Intel's Oak Trail Atom CPU. You'll also find dual-cameras, a USB port, a microSD card slot, and a SIM card slot on this tablet in case you're interested in it. 

Specs aren't all that matter here because this tablet is actually MIL-STD-810G certified so it'll survive a four-foot drop thanks to its Corning Gorilla Glass display. Engadget also mentioned that this tablet has a capacitive layer on the touchscreen but you'll be able to use an active digitizer on the display as well for note-taking. Thankfully, it was reportedly "quite smooth and responsive" but I wonder how it fares against Asus' Eee Pad MeMO. This tablet is expected to hit the market for "less than $1,000" so if you're looking for something like this and have the money then you'll have to wait until this one hits the market.

[Engadget]