The comparisons to another recently revealed tablet are unavoidable, but believe you me the similarities end with the aesthetics. Inside there’s Windows 7, flash support and multitouch. In fact, the more apt comparison is probably “netbook”, as you can see:
There’s the Atom N270 processor, running at 1.6Ghz, for example. And then there’s the 2GB of memory and solid state 32GB drive. Lastly, the replaceable battery on this 8.9-inch multitouch tablet is clocked at a mere four hours, which doesn’t seem that great (saving grace being that is replaceable).
Pricing is set at $US599 when it launches in March. Impatient types can buy a non-multitouch prototype for $US780 right now. [ExoPC via Engadget]
Jason
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 8:02 AMSo it’s a netbook without a keyboard? No thanks. They’ve missed the point entirely. If they’re going to drop the keyboard they need to redesign the user interface, the apps, etc.
Doesn’t matter even if it has multi-touch; most apps won’t support it, so it’ll be a lousy user experience.
matt
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:32 AMWindows 7 is more multi-touch ready than you know.
anyway, I’d prefer mobile specs and a cheaper price, but then they would need to find an x86 mobile chip for win7…
Drew Mewburn
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 9:50 AMErm… Jason, Did you look at the link?
They have a modified UI that runs on top of windows for you to interact with.
Sounds to me more like they’ve found the point that both Apple and HP missed.
MDolley
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:23 AMI think its fair to assume that HP are going to add a touch friendly software layer of the Slate. They already have the TouchSmart software that they use on their touchscreen desktops.
Kevin McKay
Monday, December 6, 2010 at 12:36 PMThese are awesome and PC HAPPY Have the Windows 7 Leader Slate now in Stock with free shipping Australia wide and stock selling fast
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