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  Profile: ViewSonic ViewPad 10piViewSonic announced a 10.1-inch tablet that may be booted into either Windows 7 or Android 2.3. The ViewPad 10pi has a 1.5GHz Atom Z670 processor, 64GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage, a capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, and up to four hours' battery life, the company says."Read more >
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  Profile: HP Slate 2HP announced a revamped Windows 7 tablet computer that now includes an Intel Atom Z670 ("Oak Trail") processor and a $100 price cut. The "Slate 2" has a 8.9-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, 2GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of solid state storage (SSD), and an N-Trig active digitizer for pen operation."Read more >
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  Profile: Dell Latitude STDell has released a business-oriented Windows 7 tablet, offering a 10.1-inch touchscreen that may be operated either via fingers or an included digital pen. The Latitude ST includes an Intel Atom Z670 processor, 2GB of RAM, up to 128GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage, an optional cellular/GPS module, and up to six hours of battery life, according to the company."Read more >
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  Profile: Motion Computing CL900 SlateMate Motion Computing announced a Windows 7 tablet with an integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner and a magnetic stripe reader. The CL900 SlateMate also features a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, an Intel Atom Z670 processor, 30GB or 62GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage, dual cameras, and optional mobile broadband/GPS capabilities."Read more >
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  Profile: NEC LaVie TouchNEC announced a Windows 7 tablet that has ten-hour battery life and is bundled with a DVD dock as well as a wireless keyboard and mouse. The LaVie Touch includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, a 1.5GHz Atom Z670 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 64GB solid state disk (SSD), a webcam, HDMI output, and an SD expansion slot."Read more >
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  Profile: X2 Computing X2372X2 Computing announced a seven-inch tablet that runs Windows 7 on a 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor. The ruggedized X2372 has up to 2GB of RAM and 64GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage, a resistive touchscreen with 1024 x 600 pixels, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, plus options including an encrypted PIN pad and a three-track MSR (magnetic stripe reader), the company says."Read more >
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  'Unbreakable' Windows e-reader finds new home with Russian schoolchildren Plastic Logic announced a Windows CE-based e-reader that includes a shatterproof display and offers about a week's worth of battery life. The Plastic Logic 100 includes an 800MHz processor, a 10.7-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels, 4GB of flash storage, and a micro-USB port, according to the company."Read more >
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  Business-oriented Windows tablet adds security featuresAsus announced a Windows tablet designed for business users, featuring a TPM (trusted platform module), Computrace LoJack readiness, and the Windows 7 Professional operating system. The Eee Slate BP121 includes a 1.33GHz Core i5 processor, a 12.1-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution, a Wacom digitizer, solid-state storage, and a Bluetooth-interfaced keyboard, the company says."Read more >
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  Tegra 3-powered Windows 8 tablet may run smartphone apps, tooAndroid tablets powered by Nvidia's quad-core Tegra 3 processors will hit the market before the holiday season, according to company CEO Jen-Hsun Huang -- who added that next year's Windows 8 versions will be able to run Windows Phone 7 apps. Meanwhile, there are persistent rumors that Microsoft will give a Tegra 3-powered tablet to attendees at next week's BUILD conference."Read more >
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  Samsung tablet has Core processor, custom Windows interface Samsung announced a Windows 7 tablet that should delight those who think current offerings are underpowered. The "Series 7 tablet" reportedly includes an 11.6-inch screen, choice of Intel Core i3 or i5 processors, 4GB of RAM, a 64GB or 128GB SSD (solid state disk), plus an optional Bluetooth keyboard and docking stand."Read more >
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  Tablet lets you run Android apps from within WindowsViewSonic says it's now shipping a Intel Atom-powered tablet that lets users run Android apps without leaving Windows 7. The ViewPad 10Pro has a 1.5GHz Atom Z670 processor, 16GB or 32GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, and up to eight hours of battery life, according to the company."Read more >
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  Rugged tablet offers full-shift warehouse operationArbor Technology announced a 10.4-inch Windows 7 tablet designed for warehousing applications. The Gladius G1050 has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530P processor, 32GB of solid state disk (SSD) storage, an RFID reader and 1D/2D barcode scanner, an ExpressCard slot, and optional cellular capabilities, according to the company."Read more >
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  Lenovo spins a Windows 7 tabletLenovo announced a Windows 7 tablet with a 1.5GHz Intel processor and a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen. The IdeaPad P1 includes a two megapixel webcam, 32GB or 64GB of solid state disk (SSD) storage, a microSD slot, a docking port, Mini PCI Express expansion, and an optional stylus, according to the company."Read more >
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  Ruggedized Windows tablet is surprisingly small and lightGeneral Dynamics Itronix released a rugged Windows 7 tablet with a 10.4-inch, sunlight-readable screen. The GD3015 includes a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, a 160GB hard disk or 64GB solid state drive (SSD), five-hour battery life, and the ability to withstand three-foot drops, according to the company."Read more >
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  Seven-inch Windows tablet gets Verizon's blessingHandheld US announced that its rugged, seven-inch Windows 7 tablet is now certified for use on the Verizon network. The "Algiz 7" resists shock, dust, and water, has a sunlight-readable touchscreen, includes a GPS receiver, and uses a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, the company says."Read more >

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