Timothy Eason Portable Devices Tablets & Tablet PCs
by Timothy Eason
1. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid
1.1. Multi-toutch
1.2. Accelerometer
1.3. 11.6" HD LED display
1.4. 1.3 Mega-pixel webcam
1.5. Awarded: CES 2010 Best Notebook
1.6. 3.8 lbs. as netbook, 1.6 lbs. as tablet
1.7. Base memory: 4 GB DDR3 RAM and up to 128 GB SSD
1.8. Slate memory: 512 MB DDR1 RAM and 16 GB flash storage
1.9. Base has Intel Core 2 Duo SU 4100 processor. and operates on Windows 7
1.10. Slate has Qualcomm ARM 1GHz Snapdragon processor and operates on Linux
1.11. Each half has it's own dedicated memory, battery, 3G, and built in Wi-Fi card
1.12. Three USB ports (one of which is an eSATA/USB combo port), VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, and a 4-in-1 reader (Multi-Media Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital Card).
1.13. Two devices in one: Fully functional PC w/ full key board and a light & portable touchscreen tablet
1.14. http://pichaus.com/netbook-lenovo-expensive-notebook-@14ebacfdb43ca5596807e8e6452a5782/
1.15. http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/best-of-ces-2010.aspx?pid=2
1.16. http://lenovoblogs.com/insidethebox/?p=366
1.17. http://gizmodo.com/5440922/ideapad-u1-hybrid-hands+on-meet-voltron-he-could-be-amazing
1.18. http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/01/lenovo_ideapad_u1_hybrid_notebook.html
1.19. http://www.productwiki.com/lenovo-ideapad-u1-hybrid/
2. HP TouchSmart tm2t series
2.1. 4.72 lbs.
2.2. Up to 8 GB RAM
2.3. 320 GB SATA hard drive, newer models available w/ up to 500 GB
2.4. Blu ray
2.5. 12.1 Inch display
2.6. Windows 7 Home, 64 bit
2.7. Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300/SU9600 CULV processor
2.8. Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD or 512MB ATI Mobilty Radeon HD4550 graphics card.
2.9. 8X DVD SuperMulti burner
2.10. Webcam
2.11. Optional fingerprint scanner
2.12. Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
2.13. 5-in-1 card reader
2.14. WiFi support
2.15. http://www.itechnews.net/2010/01/20/hp-touchsmart-tm2t-series-tablet-pc/
2.16. http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/HP-TouchSmart-TM2.htm
3. Apple iPad 3G
3.1. HTML5
3.2. 1.6 lbs
3.3. 3G & wifi
3.4. Bluetooth
3.5. Great eReader
3.6. Great for gaming
3.7. Great for movies/videos
3.8. Apple A4 1GHz processor
3.9. Third party support-Apps
3.10. 9.56 x 7.47 x 0.5 inches (HxWxD)
3.11. Option of 16, 32, or 64Gb of memory
3.12. 9.7 inch 10+ simultaneous multi-touch screen
3.13. Apple dock connector port, 3.5-mm headphone jack, built-in speaker and microphone, micro-SIM card slot
3.14. 10 hrs. "watching video" batterylife, 1 month "stand by"
3.15. Digital compass, GPS (3G models), accelerometer, and ambient light sensor
3.16. http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1403&Review=Apple+iPad+3G
3.17. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2861066/apple_ipad_tablet_review_and_pros_cons_pg2.html?cat=15
3.18. http://www.geekosystem.com/ipad-pros-and-cons-specs-features/
4. Dell Latitude XT2
4.1. up to 5GB of RAM
4.2. Battery life of 11.5 hrs.
4.3. DuoSense driver technology
4.4. Windows Vista Business or XP
4.5. Pointing stick/stylus and touch pad
4.6. 3.6-4 lbs. depending on battery size
4.7. 1.6GHz Intell Core 2 Duo SU9600 processor
4.8. 12.1 inch Multi-touch natural gestures display
4.9. Option for a fingerprint and a smart card reader
4.10. Swivel screen lets you use it as a tablet or laptop
4.11. Rugged XFR version meets Military 810G standard to resists harsh environments, drops/collisions, spills/immersion, dirt/dust, and extreme temperatures from 10 to 140 degrees
4.12. Up to a 120 GB, 5400 RPM SATA hard-disk drive or up to a 128 GB solid-state drive for storage
4.13. http://www.it-echo.com/2009/10/28/dell-latitude-xt2-xfr-review-12-1-inch-rugged-convertible-tablet-pc-with-multi-touch.html
4.14. http://topnews.us/content/23481-dell-launches-its-new-multi-touch-new-convertible-tablet-pc-latitude-xt2