Samsung launched its first sliding tablet PC at the recent CES in Las Vegas. Equipped with Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and powered by the upcoming Intel Atom processor platform, the PC 7 Series incorporates a sliding keyboard along with the multi-touch display. Weighing just 2.2 pounds, the 7 Series is suited for both indoor and outdoor use with 340-nit brightness 10.1-inch display supported by an enhanced HD resolution (1366 x 768). Regarding battery life, it lasts for up to 9 hours.
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Toshiba previewed its first Android-powered tablet for the U.S. market. Slated to ship in the first half of 2011 with the Android Honeycomb operating system, the tablet features a 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen HD display with 1280×800 resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. The tablet also features a built-in motion sensor that enables full screen rotation and includes a rotation-lock switch to set the display in position when the user chooses. In addition, the tablet includes an on-screen keyboard with Haptic feedback for more accurate typing. Other highlights: Toshiba’s EasyGrip finish (a unique slip-resistant rubberized surface) and an open design that allows users to replace the EasyGrip back covers and the prismatic lithium ion battery.

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The new Dell Streak 7 with Android 2.2 is Dell’s first 4G tablet to take full advantage of T-Mobile’s 4G network. Small enough to carry, yet big enough for the whole family to gather around, the new Streak 7 features an NVIDIA Tegra dual-core processor superchip, a 7-inch multi-touch screen with Corning Gorilla Glass and full Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support. The Streak 7’s built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth capability and innovative front- and rear-facing cameras make chatting face-to-face with friends over 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connections effortless both at home and on the go. A high-resolution rear-facing camera and seamless social-networking integration allows you to capture and share life’s moments with friends near and far.

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Lenovo announced the IdeaPad U1 hybrid with LePad slate, a two-in-one device that combines an Android slate and a keyboard base that provides a full Windows 7 computing experience. It comes with a unique Hybrid Switch dual mode capability that seamlessly switches between two different operating systems. The LePad slate can be purchased separately from the U1 base. Priced at US $520, the 10.1-inch LePad powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor, and is available in two stylish colors – scarlet and white – and with two different textures – brown “leather” and black “leather.” Highlights: up to eight hours of battery life, a front camera, and Android 2.2 Froyo.

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Don’t you think ASUS leaving Windows platform in the corner? Please take a look at the Eee Slate EP121. Designed for users who need to work with standard office software, the EP121 runs Windows 7 Home Premium and ensures full compatibility with a wide range of popular applications controlled by flexible input options including external Bluetooth keyboard and capacitive stylus. Powered with an Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, the Eee Slate features a 12.1” LED-backlit display with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a wide 178° viewing angle.

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Whoever thinks that 10-inch pad computer is too big, then they can take the 7-inches Eee Pad MeMo. Still powered by Android 3.0 just like the other two Eee Pad (Slader and Transformer), the MeMo offers more flexibility with its 7.1” capacitive touch-screen, yes you can slip it into a jacket pocket, yet still capable for taking handwritten notes using the supplied stylus pen. The ASUS Eee Pad MeMo also features Micro HDMI port for watching any full 1080p HD contents on external display.

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Coming with a built-in mini-HDMI port for external displays, the new ASUS Eee Pad Transformer boasts 10.1” capacitive touch-screen, that’s suitable for people who want to enjoy multimedia on the go. Unlike the Slider that comes with slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the Transformer has different approach with a optional docking station. Yes, it can turn the tablet into a full-fledged notebook too. And just like the Slider, the Transformer runs Andorid 3.0 OS and configured with NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset, front (1.2MP) and rear (5MP) digital cameras. Regarding battery life, the Eee Pad Transformer can live up to 16 hours on a single charge.
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ASUS Eee Pad Slider is designed for mobile users who want a tablet but are’t ready yet to work without keyboard. Featuring a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, this tablet computer comes with a 10.1” IPS touch-screen. Powered by the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 and NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU, the Eee Pad Slider configured with a 1.2MP front camera and a 5MP rear camera for easy video chat and digital photography. Running on Android 3.0 os that offers user-friendly control via the capacitive touch-screen, this Slider has an optional onboard 3G.

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