In CES 2010, several major manufacturers such as Microsoft (in conjunction with HP), Nvidia, Dell, Sony and thers announced their latest Tablet PCs (also known as Slate). Here’s a couple of options that you will be able to choose from…
From Microsoft & HP…
From Dell…
From Nvidia…
OK we know that looks alone will not win your hard-earned dollar. If that were so Apple would rule the world right? So here are some specs to look at:
| Apple iSlate | Microsoft + HP Slate | Nvidia Tegra Tablet | Dell Mini 5 Android Slate | |
| Screen | 7 to 10 inch (Not confirmed) | Between 10 to 12 inch | 7 inch at 1024 x 600 resolution | 5 inch |
| Multitouch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OS | Mac OS | Windows 7 (full version) | Android OS | Android OS 1.6 (customized) |
| CPU & GPU | Unknown. Should be more powerful than iPhone, less powerful than Macbook. | More powerful than mobile phone, almost as powerful as PC. | Nvidia Tegra Processor | Unkonwn |
| HD videos | Unknown | Unknown | Yes (1080p) | Unknown |
| Storage | Unknown (there should be an internal storage at least 32GB) | Unknown (there should be an internal storage for Windows 7) | Unknown (there should be a minor storage for Android OS) | Unknown (there should be a minor storage for Android OS) |
| Other features | Unknown | Unknown | WIFI, TV-out, ebook reader, 3D gaming. | WIFI, Bluetooth, Telephony, 5 Megapixel camera, |
| Released Date | Unknown (Will be announce 27th Jan 2010) | 4Q 2010 | Somewhere in 2010 | Unknown |
| Price | RM2,400 – RM3,100 (not confirmed) | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Tablet PC / Slate Comparison Table
Microsoft HP Slate
Dell Mini 5: View at Vimeo
We are still lacking details on all the slates out there but at least this will give you a rough idea on what is it and how it looks like. We’ll be monitering the Apple iSlate closely for an expected announcement this month end, stay tuned.