Windows Tablets: Post Here

[haven]

Tablet computers running Windows 7 were almost invisible in the sea of Android models shown at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. But they are out there. Here are a few I noticed.

Asus EP121
12.1 inch, 1280 x 800 touchscreen
Intel Core i5 processor, 2.5 lbs $999
shipping soon in Europe
http://www.blogeee.net/2011/01/test-asus-eeeslate-ep121-une-tablette-12-sous-windows-7/

Fujitsu unnamed model
10 inch screen, Intel Oak Trail processor
1.5 lbs
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/fujitsu-announces-intel-oak-trail-powered-windows-7-slate-andro/

Gigabyte S1080
dual core Intel Atom N550 processor
10 inch, 1024x600 capacitive touchscreen
$700
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/gigabyte-shows-off-its-new-s1080-windows-7-slate-in-taiwan-to-li/

Viliv X70
Intel Oak Trail processor
7 inch 1024x600 touchscreen
shipping May 2011
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/viliv-x70-windows-7-slate-with-oak-trail-hands-on/

Lenovo IdeaPad slate concept
10 inch 1280x800 touchscreen
Oak Trail processor
http://www.netbooknews.com/17137/lenovo-ideapad-oaktrail-slate-hands-on-at-ces-2011/

 

[haven]

The Asus Eee Slate EP121 is now shipping from Amazon.com. Price: 32GB $999, 64GB $1099.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HKIIF8"]Amazon.com: ASUS Eee Slate EP121-1A011M 12.1-Inch Tablet PC: Computer & Accessories[/ame]

The EP121 would be a good choice for in-vehicle navigation with a Windows nav application, as well as for general computing. The EP121 has an Intel Core i5 processor and a 12.1 inch, 1280 x 800 color lcd screen. The battery is good for about 4 hours. Weight is 2.6 pounds.

 

[haven]

Dell Inspiron Duo price drop

The Dell Inspiron Duo caused a bit of a sensation when it was introduced in January. It's a convertible netbook, with a screen that pivots into a tablet configuration when you don't need the keyboard. Enthusiasm faded when Dell priced the Duo at $550.

Now the Microsoft Store is offering the Duo for $399. That's a pretty good deal for a netbook with these specifications, plus the ability to pivot into tablet mode:

Dell Inspiron Duo convertible netbook

Display...10.1 in LED-backlit capacitive multitouch (1366 x 768 pixels)
Processor...Intel Atom N550 dual core 1.5 GHz, L2 cache 1 MB
Memory...2 GB DDR3 800 MHz
Hard drive size...320 GB 2.5-inch HDD SATA 7200 RPM
Operating system...Windows 7 Home Premium
Media drive...Memory card reader (SD/SDHC/MMC)
Audio...Built-in stereo speaker
Video...Intel NM10 Express
Ports...2 USB 2.0, Headphone output, Mic input, LAN (RJ-45)
Battery...4-cell lithium-ion (2.5-4 hours)
Camera...Integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam
Connectivity...802.11b/g/n Ethernet, Bluetooth
Dimensions...11.22 x 7.66 x 1.13 in
Weight...3.39 lbs
Color...Black
Model number...iD-3487FNTTo order
http://store.microsoft.com/microsoft/Dell-Inspiron-Duo-Convertible-PC/product/D8E67416

 

[TwoTrack]

Be cautious of the Duo. I have heard bad things from friends who bought. They say its slow, and when in tablet form is practically useless. If you are thinking of buying one I would highly suggest going to a store to play with it first.

 

[aires35]

Lenovo, some of their x200 tablets are built to mil-spec for condensation, vibration and dust! I highly recommend putting an SSD drive in any pc/netbook/tablet that you use, especially since most are coming with vibration detection nowadays that shuts the HDD down. Install SSD and disable vibration detection. Lenovo's also have built-in GPS receivers when you get the 3G Qualcom card. Works good.

 

[haven]

Two more Windows tablets are now available:

Acer Iconia Tab W500, starting around $530 in USA

Fujitsu Stylistic Q550, available in Europe for $800 and up

A third Windows tablet was just leaked, expected ship date this October.

Dell Latitude ST
10 inch 1366 x 768 pixel display
1.5 GHz Intel Atom Z670 Oak Trail processor 2GB of RAM, up to 128GB of solid state disk
front and rear cameras, GPS, HDMI output
digitizer pen as well as finger touch control

 

[haven]

Pre-orders have begun for the Samsung Series 7 convertible Windows netbook. Delivery will begin in a few weeks.

The Series 7 can be used as a tablet, but it also has a keyboard that slides out from underneath in a manner similar to some cell phones. Additional specs include an Intel "Oak Trail" Atom Z670 processor, a 10 inch 1366x768 touchscreen display, and a battery with 6 hours of power.

Prices for the Series 7 starts at $649. Options include WiMax 4G and a 32 GB solid state disc.

There's a photo of the Series 7 here http://www.netbooknews.com/24590/samsung-series-7-hybrid-tablet-up-for-pre-order-at-amazon/

 

[haven]

Fujitsu has announced a new group of Windows 7 touchscreen computers called the TH series. The Fujitsu Lifebook TH40/D is expected in June, price about $950.

http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2011/20110513-01.htmlLifebook

Fujitsu Lifebook TH40/D
1.5 GHz Intel Atom Z670 Oak Trail processor
10.1 inch 1024x600 LCD touchscreen
1GB of RAM
120GB hard drive
802.11b/g/n WiFi
Bluetooth 3.0
front-facing 03.MP camera
2 USB ports
SD card slot
HDMI port
weight about 2.4 lb. (~2 ounces more than 11.6 inch Macbook Air)
measures 0.69 inches thick

The TH40/D has a keyboard that slides out from behind the LCD display for use when you need to enter a lot of text. To supplement the touchscreen, there's an optical mouse located next to the spacebar.

 

[haven]

Onkyo TW317

Onkyo, a Japanese manufacturer primarily known in USA for audio and video receivers, has released a Windows slate:
the Onkyo TW317.

11.6 inch 1366 × 768 multi-touch LCD screen
Intel Atom N450 processor
Windows 7 Pro OS with Microsoft Touch Pack additions
1 GB RAM, 32 GB SSD
HDMI port, 2 USB ports
battery with 4 to 5 hours runtime
dimensions: 295 × 195 × 14 mm / 11.6 x 7.7 x 0.55 in
weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb

The TW317 is available now from Dynamism.com for $1179. Two Onkyo models with 10 inch screens are also available.

Here's a review: http://www.umpcportal.com/2011/05/onkyo-tw317-slate-full-review/

The author of the review didn't like using Windows 7 without a keyboard and mouse. Lively comments take isue with the reviewer's conclusions, and point out ways to make Windows 7 work better on a slate computer.

 

[jgeck90]

What is the best touch screen tablet for around $400? ill be running the delorme navigator.

 

[TreeTopFlyer]

What is the best touch screen tablet for around $400? ill be running the delorme navigator.

Whatever you choose, I would opt for something with an SSD. They take vibration much better. I use a traditional IDE drive and I have had it shutdown due to vibration while on the trail. Granted I was running at a good clip. Whatever Lowrance uses for a drive is pretty much bulletproof. I have YET to get that one to shut down.

I use an Xplore tablet. Mil-Spec stuff. Nice but a little dated compared to the newer gen stuff. But it does everything I need.

 

[jgeck90]

Pretty much any Tablet/Netbook PC will work with Delorme? I am going to look for something with windows 7 1+GB Ram 100+GB of HD.
How do i know if it has a SSD? Will it say that in the HD specs?

 

[off-roader]

Pretty much any Tablet/Netbook PC will work with Delorme? I am going to look for something with windows 7 1+GB Ram 100+GB of HD.
How do i know if it has a SSD? Will it say that in the HD specs?

It's it's running windows 7 it should work for Delorme's software.

The hard drive specs should point out if it has an SSD. It if doesn't note an SSD then you can safely assume it's using a standard hard drive.

I'm running an inexpensive ($300) Acer netbook with 16gb of ssd space for my onboard street (MS Streets & Trips) and off road (Nat Geo Topo) navigation solution. It also has 2 SD card slots so I'm running two 16GB class 6 SD cards for added storage. Since gps programs don't do much if any writing to the SD cards it's should be fine.

I've been watching the Windows Tablet and Ipad (already own one) options as well since they would be a far better solution overall.

 

[haven]

Samsung Series 7 Windows tablet

Samsung is showing a tablet version of its "ultrabook" design: A fast Intel i5 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 or 128 GB solid state drive, and 11.6 inch 1366x768 color capacitive touchscreen, running Windows 7 in a tablet form. Samsung has added software to Windows 7 to support the touchscreen. The screen includes an active digitizing layer for use with a stylus. A wireless keyboard is an option.

Once Microsoft releases Windows 8, which includes support for touchscreen, we'll see more tablets like this one.

http://thisismynext.com/2011/08/31/samsung-series-7-slate-specs-release-date-hands-on/

 

[cdm]

7 already has native support for all wacom based screens/digitizers. 8 will simply have a user interface option that is better suited to slates.