Tablet computers are the latest and biggest trend in mobile technology. Want one, but don’t want to get an iPad? Here’s a slideshow of five upcoming tablet personal computers (tablet PCs), their key features, and when they are scheduled to be released.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab
Key Features: 7-inch touchscreen. Android OS. 1080p HD video player and recorder. 1GHz processor, with 16GB or 32GB MicroSD memory. A-GPS capabilities. 3.0 MP camera with flash. 7+ hours battery life. Wi-Fi and EDGE connectivity. Weighs 0.84 pounds.
ETA: Winter 2010
Cisco Cius
Key Features: Front-mounted 720p HD camera with Cisco TelePresence. 7-inch high-resolution screen. Wi-Fi, 3G, and wired Ethernet connectivity. Android OS. Includes suite of Cisco applications. Weighs 1.15 pounds.
ETA: Spring 2011
Toshiba Folio 100
Key Features: 10.1-inch screen. Android OS. Shipped with Opera browser, Document To Go office suite, and Flash pre-installed. 16GB+ SD memory card. Weighs 1.67 pounds. Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G ready. USB 2.0 and HDMI slots.
ETA: By end of 2010 for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. TBD for U.S. and Japan.
The Kno
Key Features: Dual 14.1-inch touchscreens with stylus support. 5.5 pounds. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Nvidia Tegra 2 processor. 16GB storage. Marketed as “digital textbook” and supports note-taking, email, and collaborative whiteboards.
ETA: Winter 2010
ASUS Eee Pad
Key Features: Two models, one with a 12-inch screen (shown) and another 10-inch. 12-inch runs Windows 7, uses CULV Core 2 Duo processor, has 10 hour battery life. 10-inch runs Android OS, weighs 1.4 pounds, uses Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with 16, 32, or 64 GB solid-state drive.
ETA: Spring 2011
