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Remember that Compal franken-gadget reference design we saw at CES? Well, something quite similar looks to be heading to Computex and thence to market, courtesy of Chinese manufacturer CZC Tech. The company has loaded up its Transformer-style 13.3-inch U116T with Ivy Bridge and HD 4000 graphics, the world's favorite resolution, 4GB RAM and a choice of SSD capacities. On the connectivity front you'll get one each of USB 2.0 and 3.0, a memory card slot, audio jacks, SIM slot and an optional fingerprint scanner for people who don't like sharing. What's more, all that technology is housed in the display component -- the detachable keyboard itself will apparently only add an extra battery. On the software side, CZC is promoting Windows 7 alongside a bit of future-proofing, which means the only thing left to discover is the price, availability and whether this device will have anything like the astonishing lightness of that fiber glass Compal.

The CZC U116T: it's an Ultrabook, it's a hybrid and it's hopefully coming to Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 11:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Deflated. Disappointed. Let down. Unsurprised. All of those emotions ran through my being at one point or another following Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments regarding "converged" devices, but if anything, his denial has made me all the more hungry for this particular device. For months -- heck, maybe even years -- I've waited for Sir Jonathan Paul Ive and co. to finally nail the concept of a laptop / tablet hybrid. In many ways, Apple managed to get right on a smartphone in 2007 what I felt was wrong holding a BlackBerry. I still think the iPad's screen is about 2.7-inches too large for my own personal tastes, but the world at large has affirmed that it nailed that design, too. Oh, and the MacBook Air? C'mon -- we all know it's the thin-and-light you always wanted, and given that it'll run Windows with poise, it's arguably the sexiest Windows laptop currently on the market.

The point? Apple has waited for companies to flounder about with certain designs before, all while perfecting its own take for a future release. Windows-based tablets were flooding out in the early noughties, and believe it or not, Toshiba was already giving the tablet / laptop hybrid thing a whirl in 2003 with the Portege 3500. Apple waited over half a decade to usher in the iPad, and the rest -- as they say -- is history. The iPhone followed a similar path; companies came before it and did their best to produced pleasing, long-lasting, highly usable smartphones, but the iPhone completely changed the trajectory of everything that came after. Love it or hate it, it's hard to imagine a 2012 with Windows Phone in it had Apple not pinned Windows Mobile in a corner back in '07.

So, if Apple has shown an ability to thrive with designs that others have experimented with, why is the "converged" laptop / tablet a nonstarter?

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Editorial: Apple isn't making a 'converged' laptop / tablet hybrid, but I still want one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte intros S1081 Windows slate and T1006M netvertible, both packing Cedar Trail originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte's T1006 at the FCC, flaunts some convertible Cedar Trail style originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Myriam Joire contributed to this report

Gallery: Intel's Classmate PC at IDF 2011

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Cedar Trail-based Classmate PC hands-on at IDF (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujitsu's TH40/D convertible tablet slides into Japan, packs Atom Z670 and Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 00:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Samsung has yet to announce a revised release date for its Sliding PC 7 Series tablet / laptop hybrid, but the 2.2-pound netvertible slider is already available for pre-order on Amazon. According to Amazon's listing, the 7 Series should ship with many of the same specs we noticed at this year's CES: a 10-inch touchscreen with 1366 x 768-resolution, dual front and rear cameras (1.3 and 3.0 megapixels, respectively), a 32GB SSD, 2GB of RAM and, of course, Intel's 1.5GHz Atom Oak Trail Z670 processor, which was originally scheduled to launch in March, before being pushed back to May. The slider will also run on Windows 7 Home Premium, and come equipped with 802.11b/g/n WiFi. When it debuted earlier this year, the Series 7 boasted optional 3G and WiMax features, as well as a six-cell battery that claimed to last up to nine hours on a single charge. Amazon doesn't mention either of these specs in its listing, but everything else checks out with what we've already heard. And, at $649, it's even a little cheaper than we expected.

Update: Looks like you'll have to wait a bit longer to order your Sammy slider, as the Amazon source link now leads to nowhere. [Thanks, Jake]

Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series now available for $649 Amazon pre-order (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Also shown alongside is a swanky "Ultimate Mobile PC" -- pictured after the break -- with a hint of USB 3.0 and HDMI on a slim body, but again, there's not much else to go with this slide. Hey, at least we now know it's time to start saving up for these bad boys.

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Sony teases 'Freestyle Hybrid PC' tablet slider and next-gen ultra-portable laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Panerai convertible tablet leaks at FCC, could be part of Inspiron Duo family? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>convertibleconvertible laptopConvertibleLaptopDellDell Inspiron DuoDell PaneraiDellInspironDuoDellPaneraiInspiron DuoInspironDuonetvertibleP12FPaneraiSpartatablettablet pcTabletPctabletsThu, 07 Apr 2011 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[China clones the sliding netvertible tablet PC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/china-clones-the-sliding-netvertible-tablet-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/china-clones-the-sliding-netvertible-tablet-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/china-clones-the-sliding-netvertible-tablet-pc/#comments We'd forgive you for thinking you're looking at a smartphone in the picture above -- seeing how HTC and Nokia owners have enjoyed this form factor for years -- but that's actually a netbook up there, sporting a full five-row keyboard and a desktop operating system. Yes, what took Samsung and ASUS until CES 2011 to realize has been copied by Shenzhen in two months flat, and even if you'd thumb your nose at its vanilla configuration (10-inch 1024 x 600 screen, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, 3700mAh lithium-ion battery) and optical touchpad next to the display, it's hard for a lover of all things gadgety not to appreciate that. Besides, the 1,600 yuan (about $244) price tag doesn't hurt any.

China clones the sliding netvertible tablet PC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shenzhen netvertible flips its lid, apes Dell Inspiron Duo with days to spare originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Editor's note: The review unit Dell sent us was a hardware production unit, but we were told the software was about 95 percent done. We will update this review with our impressions of the final unit when we receive it.
This review was updated / edited on 12.8.2010 to include impressions of the final production level Inspiron Duo.

Gallery: Dell Inspiron Duo review

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Dell Inspiron Duo review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell Inspiron Mini Duo hands-on

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Dell Inspiron Duo finally official, can be yours the first week of December for $549 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading PeeWee debuts Pivot 2.0 spillproof, drop resistant netvertible for the little ones

PeeWee debuts Pivot 2.0 spillproof, drop resistant netvertible for the little ones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The Japanese school year starts in April, so technically the CM1 is just in time for the second semester. So long as it's on time, we don't think anyone will mind much.

Continue reading Intel Classmate PC becomes Toshiba CM1 in Japan

Intel Classmate PC becomes Toshiba CM1 in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte's just let its Computex 'cat' out of the bag, and while most of it is stuff we've already seen plenty of, there was one new addition. The 11.6-inch M1125 netvertible boasts a high res 1,366 x 768 display, an Intel Calpella chip, USB 3.0 and an optical disc drive. This little guy also has a new fangled docking station and a full sized keyboard to boot. We don't have anything resembling full specs yet, nor do we have pricing or availability information -- though we get the feeling we'll be seeing plenty more of this one in the week to come. Full press release follows.

Continue reading Gigabyte busts out M1125 netvertible ahead of Computex

Gigabyte busts out M1125 netvertible ahead of Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>calpellacomputexcomputex2010convertiblegigabyteintelm211netbooknetbooksnetvertibleFri, 28 May 2010 14:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer launches 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1825PT netvertible]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/#comments If you've suddenly found yourself torn between a tablet and netbook, Acer wants you to know you're not alone. It also wants you to know there are options, one of which would benefit said company's bottom line should you choose to accept. The new Aspire Timeline 1825PT is an 11.6-inch netvertible at heart, boasting a swivel-screen multitouch panel (1,366 x 768 resolution), up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor, integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, HDMI / VGA outputs, a 250GB or 320GB hard drive, integrated media card slot, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, a VGA webcam, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, gigabit Ethernet and a 6-cell battery that can reportedly last up to eight solid hours under ideal conditions (read: no chance). There's even a multitouch trackpad and gobs of bloatware to really cap things off, with color options including diamond black, sapphire blue and ruby red -- all of which sound seductively awesome. A 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium gets you going, but it'll take at least £599.99 ($886) to get one headed your way.

Continue reading Acer launches 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1825PT netvertible

Acer launches 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1825PT netvertible originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 01:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's good to have options, right? And, bam! Just like that, Fujitsu announces a little something called the LifeBook T730. Sporting the same Intel Core i5-520M, i5-540M, or i7-620M CPU available on the LifeBook T900, this bad boy packs up to 8GB RAM, 320GB HDD (or 128GBSSD with encryption), Bluetooth, HDMI output, pen input (with optional capacitive multitouch), and a Super-Multi DVD writer into a comparatively svelte, 12.1-inch LED backlit package. Prices start at a Rockefeller-esque $1,869 and move skyward ever-so-quickly depending on your needs and budget.

Tablet PC shocker! Fujitsu LifeBook T730 official, smaller version of T900 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 May 2010 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC T101MT review

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ASUS Eee PC T101MT review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC T101MT now shipping to the form factor indecisive originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Previously on Computers Designed For Children, protagonist PeeWee PC introduced us to its creation, the Pivot Tablet Laptop, a cute little netvertible with childish specs -- but a $600 price that set it well out of reach of the average piggy bank. One year later, PeeWee has matured, but not necessarily for the better. For $100 less, the new PeeWee Power Laptop, which is actually just a rebranded Classmate PC, sports the same carry handle and kid-friendly construction as its the aforesaid Tablet (though with a faster 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor, 15 game titles and a security suite, mind you), but completely ditches the tablet PC functionality. Without a stylus or touchscreen for kids on which to express their creativity (read: color outside of the lines), we're not quite sure of the point. In truth, the Power Laptop is neither laptop nor powerful -- merely a rugged, kid-friendly netbook at an adult price point. But hey, it's got a carry handle!

Update: PeeWee representatives tell us that the Power Laptop will not actually replace the Pivot Tablet -- a new version of that machine (perhaps a rebranded convertible Classmate?) is slated to appear around May.

Gallery: PeeWee Power Laptop press shots

Continue reading PeeWee PC loses the stylus, gains average netbook status (update)

PeeWee PC loses the stylus, gains average netbook status (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atom N450AtomN450carry handleCarryHandlechildchildrenclassmateclassmate pcClassmatePchandleIntel AtomIntel Atom N450intel classmate pcIntelAtomIntelAtomN450IntelClassmatePckidkid-friendlykidsN450netbooknetvertiblePeeweePeewee PCPeewee Power LaptopPeeweePcPeeweePowerLaptoppivot tablet laptopPivotTabletLaptopPower LaptopPowerLaptopThu, 01 Apr 2010 02:52:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC T101MT headed to US in April for $499]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/asus-eee-pc-t101mt-headed-to-us-in-april-for-499/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/asus-eee-pc-t101mt-headed-to-us-in-april-for-499/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/asus-eee-pc-t101mt-headed-to-us-in-april-for-499/#comments Well beginning of April, you sure do like tablets for $499, don't ya? While the Eee PC T101MT has been available to suave Europeans since February, ASUS has let out word that the 10-inch, multitouch tablet will start shipping in the US sometime in April for $499. Not a bad deal considering the Pine Trail-powered netvertible has been priced around 499 Euros overseas -- though we're unsure at this point of the final specs of the American T101MT and what version of Windows 7 it will boot. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled for it at the usual etailers, but before you head out and buy one you may want to wait on our upcoming full review to see how this thing measures up to the other netvertibles out there.

ASUS Eee PC T101MT headed to US in April for $499 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The YouTube video played was a stop-motion animation running at 5fps and therefore shouldn't be considered representative of the T101MT's video performance. What should be taken as representative is the fact that it maxed out the CPU.

Continue reading ASUS T101MT gets the quick and dirty video review treatment

ASUS T101MT gets the quick and dirty video review treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t review

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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Gigabyte T1000 hands-on

Continue reading Gigabyte T1000 takes a new twist on life with Atom N470 and a multitouch display

Gigabyte T1000 takes a new twist on life with Atom N470 and a multitouch display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Viliv's S10 Blade netvertible priced at $699 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC M101MT

Continue reading ASUS gets official with swivel-screen multitouch Eee PC T101MT

ASUS gets official with swivel-screen multitouch Eee PC T101MT originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 For some among us, the VAIO E series is the pinnacle of modern mobile computing design. Then there are other, saner individuals, who prefer the understated aesthetics of what are commonly termed business laptops. For that latter group, we have a whole glut of new Toshiba notebooks to look at, highlighted by the delectable looking Portege M780 above. Much in the vein of HP's 2730p, it's a 12.1-inch convertible tablet PC, with a spill-resistant keyboard and rugged features (tested to withstand drops from up to 1 meter), but its biggest attraction will still likely be the Core i5 heart thumping inside. Also undergoing upgrades are the Tecra A11 (already available in the US), M11 and S11, which will come with up to 8GB of RAM, 802.11n wireless, SSD options, and of course Intel Core i7 CPUs. Check them out after the break, and expect them to arrive in Europe, the Middle East and Africa this quarter, with the M780 close behind them with a Q2 2010 release.

Continue reading Toshiba Portege M780 highlights business laptop refresh to Core i-series CPUs

Toshiba Portege M780 highlights business laptop refresh to Core i-series CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We loved the design of Viliv's S10 Blade, and we love they fact that it's finally official. The 10.1-inch resistive multitouch convertible sports integrated 4G mobile WiMAX and 3G HSPA, and is being hailed as "a non-compromise, high-performance" device by those who want you to buy one. Additionally, the N5 is a 4.8-inch clamshell MID with 3G and WiFi. Look for 'em at your favorite e-tailer. PR after the break.

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Viliv S10 Blade netvertible, N5 MID get official originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g4gbladecesces 2010Ces2010hspamidn5netvertibles10s10 bladeS10BladevilivwimaxThu, 07 Jan 2010 18:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Malata's R108T netvertible embraces touch, Windows 7]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/malatas-r108t-netvertible-embraces-touch-windows-7/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/malatas-r108t-netvertible-embraces-touch-windows-7/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/malatas-r108t-netvertible-embraces-touch-windows-7/#comments It's been nearly three full years since we've heard a peep from Malata, but the outfit has chosen an opportune time to reemerge into the spotlight. The R108T netbook is one of the convertible variety, boasting a swiveling 10-inch touchscreen (similar to ASUS' Eee PC T91) and Windows 7 to boot. Internally, things get a lot more boring -- there's a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 1.3 megapixel camera, WiFi, Ethernet, a pair of USB sockets, VGA output and a 3-in-1 card reader. We're told that the asking price on this one will hover around $439, though there's no clear indication that it'll ever head stateside.

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Malata's R108T netvertible embraces touch, Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomatom n270AtomN270chinachinesen270netvertibleR108Ttablettablet pcTabletPcwindows 7Windows7Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Kohjinsha PA series reviewed, found lacking]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/kohjinsha-pa-series-reviewed-found-lacking/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/kohjinsha-pa-series-reviewed-found-lacking/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/kohjinsha-pa-series-reviewed-found-lacking/#comments It's well established by now that the Kohjinsha PA series tablet is one peculiar creature. It has the internals and OS of a netbook, with a 1.33GHz Atom CPU and Windows XP Home, the 4.8-inch display of a portable MID, and the convertible capabilities of an internet tablet, while its price (around $770) seems to imply it performs all three roles with aplomb. The Pocketables crew have followed up their unboxing of the quirky little device with a full-on review, and their conclusion has been that sadly it's more of a chump than a champ. Poor build quality and substandard input controls dragged this contender down, in spite of its swiveling screen and decent performance thanks to a 32GB SSD. Ultimately, it's the price that dooms the PA series to ignominy, and it seems like only a miracle -- or a timely RilakKuma rebadge -- will make it commercially successful. Hit the read link for the full story.

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Kohjinsha PA series reviewed, found lacking originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In anticipation of the Thursday's launch, the crazy kids at Gigabyte Japan have refreshed two of their netbook lineup to include Windows 7 Starter. Unfortunately for the T1028X tablet we've been tracking for a while now, this flavor of the OS doesn't support multitouch. While that makes a touchscreen far less attractive in our eyes, maybe you're into that sort of thing. Who knows? That said, new OS aside, you're pretty much looking at the same old netvertible. Also on tap, the M1022X brings the M1022M docking netbook up to speed, adding a 6 cell battery (boasting 8 hours of use) to the 10.1-inch, Atom N280-powered ultraportable. Look for that one to retail for ¥66,800 ($738) while the T1028X fetches ¥72,800 ($804).

[Via Netbooked]

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Gigabyte T1028X and M1022X netbooks launch in Japan, Win 7 in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Akihabara News]

Gallery: Fujitsu goes multitouch with a bevy of Windows 7 machines

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Fujitsu goes multitouch with a bevy of Windows 7 machines (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Viliv has one of the best-looking convertible tablets we've ever seen here at IDF, the new S10 Blade. It's actually quite striking in person -- it's thin and light, while still offering a convertible touchscreen and a decent keyboard. Sadly the version pictured here has a pretty slow single-touch resistive touchscreen and will be limited to Windows 7 Starter when it launches in November for around $570, but we're told that a multitouch resistive model will hit early next year with Windows 7 Home Premium for around $700. We'll see if that one has the functionality to back up these hot looks when it hits -- but for now, check the rest of the pics in the gallery.

Gallery: Viliv S10 Blade hands-on


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Viliv S10 Blade netvertible hands-on at IDF originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like we've got not one, but two nuggets of good news for you today: firstly, the latest Gigabyte swivel-screen tablet has been unboxed, undressed and appropriately groped up, and secondly, Amazon have now got stock of the device at $679 plus shipping. That might still seem a bit rich for a netbook, albeit with expanded functionality, but it's significantly more affordable than what our European comrades have to pay. As to the unboxing -- and there's a lot of it since Gigabyte decided to pack the unit in like a matryoshka -- the Liliputing crew do a thorough inspection as well as a size comparison against devices from ASUS and Lenovo. Slide past the break to see the pair of videos and judge for yourself.

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Video: Gigabyte T1028X unboxed, handled, available in good ol' USA originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As all you hardcore ASUS-heads undoubtedly recall, we got our first fleeting images of the Eee PC T101H way back in January. Now here we are six months later and man, how the world has changed: Jacko's in a better place, there's been a coup in Honduras, civil unrest in Iran, and Lindsay Lohan has started a new line of spray-on suntan. Sensing that the world is ripe for another bombshell, ASUS has finally released the specs on its up-and-coming 10.1-inch resistive touchscreen netvertible. Just like the 8.9-inch T91, the T101H sports an Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor, a max 2GB memory and a 16GB SSD. The display supports 1024 x 600 resolution, and the battery boasts up to a 5.4 hour lifespan. According to SlashGear, "wireless options include WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and a 3G module, together with GPS and digital TV, though it's unclear whether those final three are standard on a single T101H model, or will be spread out among several versions as with the T91." The bad boy is expected to launch by the end of August / early September 2009 in the UK. No word on the OS (Windows 7 doesn't drop until late October, so Windows XP Home is a good guess) or price. Video after the break.

[Via SlashGear]

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Asus Eee PC T101H launching this fall to a world in crisis originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know what you're thinking: sure, lime green netbooks are fun, but when is Kohjinsha going to revisit that dapper little SC3 convertible UMPC that won our hearts way back in the summer of '08? You're so predictable -- and you're in luck! According to the cats at a little UMPC portal we like to call UMPC Portal, the newly re-jiggered Kohjinsha SK3 sports subtle design differences (including a new WiFi module that brings 802.11n to the table), but otherwise the same ol' 1.3GHz Menlow processor, GPS, SD card slot, VGA out, and LAN of its predecessor. If that weren't enough, this device contains two cameras and Windows 7 support. No word yet on price or a release date on this beauty -- or whether or not it will sport a HDD or SSD drive. But we do have one more lovely promo shot for you after the break.

[Via SlashGear]

Continue reading Kohjinsha SK3 convertible UMPC adds Windows 7 support, excitement, and danger

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Kohjinsha SK3 convertible UMPC adds Windows 7 support, excitement, and danger originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like so many other dodgy things in life, ASUS' Eee PC T91 has been around the block a time or two. It wasn't until this week, however, that ASUS finally came clean with a full specifications list for the swivel-screen netvertible. The 3G-equipped machine also packs a GPS module, Bluetooth, WiFi, an 8.9-inch LED-backlit touch panel, Intel's Atom Z520 CPU, Ethernet, a multicard reader, VGA output, twin USB 2.0 sockets and audio in / out ports. Sadly, there's still no definite US release date, but we suspect it can't be too far off now. In related news, this very machine was caught showcasing its elite multitouch skills with Windows 7, and if you're interested in seeing exactly how that went down, hop on past the break and mash play.

Read - Official Eee PC T91 specifications
Read - T91 multitouch on Windows 7

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Swiveling ASUS Eee PC T91 does multitouch in Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Been thinking about settling down with an XP netbook but can't get the idea of an Android tablet out of your mind? We understand your pain -- and so does Taiwan's Institute for Information Industry, which is showing off the Mtube II netbook / tablet at Computex. The slick remix of an HP Mini 1000 runs XP when in netbook configuration, but then switches over to Android on an unspecified ARM processor when the screen is pulled off and used as a tablet. Yes, it's basically the product most of us have daydreamed about for ages -- much like the Touch Book -- but there are some tradeoffs here: first, the Atom in the netbook base has been swapped for a VIA C7-M, so it's not exactly a rocket, and second, the screen is connected by VNC, so video performance isn't going to be all that great. We're hoping the additional year of development III says it needs will solve some of those problems, but until then you know we'll be doodling this thing all through math class. Videos after the break.

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Mtube II mixes an Android tablet with an XP netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte's T1028 TouchNote has been cooking on the back burner for weeks now. After we first spotted it lookin' pretty at CeBIT, the tablet / netbook hybrid has since landed in the FCC's database and has now shown up officially on the company's website. The formal specifications list explains that the 10.1-inch machine will boast a swiveling touch panel (LED-backlit), a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, 92 percent full-sized keyboard, embedded HSDPA module, a 2.5-inch 160GB SATA HDD, Bluetooth 2.1, 1.3 megapixel camera, Ethernet, 4-cell battery, WiFi and twin 1.5-watt speakers. Optional equipment includes an Atom N280 CPU, WiMAX module, 1,366 x 768 resolution panel (at least according to the user manual) and a more longevous a 6-cell Li-ion. Now, give us a price and ship date and we'll be pleased as punch.

[Via Slashgear, thanks Chris]

Read - T1028 product page
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Gigabyte posts T1028 TouchNote product page, user manual originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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