Eking E5 UMPC

It has been a while we have heard from Eking. Well, looks like the UMPC maker is finally back with the E5. Specs-wise, it boasts a 5-inch WSVGA (1024×600) pixel display that tilts and slides back. Powered by the Intel Atom Z515 processor (1.2GHz), it comes with 1GB DDR2 RAM, 16GB SSD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and built-in GPS.

Eking E5 comes equipped with a 2600mAh battery that lasts for an undisclosed amount of time. It is expected to make its debut at 800 dollars in China. Chances of US debut are pretty dim.

Axon Logic Haptic Tablet

The Haptic tablet is compatible with any Darwin OS and that means you can run Windows, Linux and OS X. Powered by an Atom N270 processor, it features 10-inch WSVGA LCD display, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD and wide variety of ports, that include 3x USB, Headphone, mic, Ethernet, VGA ports, and card reader.

There is a built-in SIM slot that can accommodate any CDMA card to keep you connected on-the-go and if you are at home/office you can use its built in Wi-Fi radio to get you online. What worries me is its small 3000mAh battery which should not last for more than couple of hours. Available for 750 dollars. [link]

Asus Eee Pad gets a price tag

Asus’ CEO Jerry Shen reveled some details on the upcoming Eee Pad lineup as-well-as on the rumored 600 dollar Eee Tablet. It appears that we can expect 3 versions. First is the Eee Tablet Reader which is going to be priced at 300 dollars instead of 600. Expect it to show up in the month [...]

Viliv S5 Tablet running Android 2.2

Seeing an x86-device running Android OS is always a treat to watch. Some smart guys took a Viliv S5 tablet and slapped Android 2.2 onto it. The biggest problem was to get the drivers working, but eventually they found the required drivers and everything worked like a charm in the end.

Specs of the Viliv S5 – Atom Z520 1.3GHz processor, GMA 500 graphics, 4.8-inch WSVGA display, 32GB SSD, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

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Pioneer Dreambook ePad

Pioneer Computers Australia is now introducing DreamBook ePad L11 HD into the Australian market. This is an ‘okay’ device, featuring 11.6-inch display, Atom 1.66GHz processor, upto 64GB SSD, upto 2GB RAM and runs Windows 7 Home Premium. The tablet also features an HDMI output and costs 640 dollars.

There is no information on whether it will ever hit the US shores anytime soon. 

DRS outs ARMOR X10gx Rugged Tablet PC

DRS has unveiled ARMOR X10gx rugged tablet, encased in magnesium alloy chassis and boasting the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, shocks and vibrations. The tablet is powered by a C2D 1.2GHz processor and features a daylight-visible display, hot-swappable batteries and a removable 2.5-inch HDD bay.

Other specs include Gobi Wireless Broadband, GPS and Wireless LAN. The tablet is slated to ship in the middle of September (2010). There is no word on its price though.

EROS 2 tablet packs next-gen ION GPU.

EROS’ new tablet, EROS 2 is now coming and compared to its predecessor, Eros, it features a bigger 11.6-inch HD resistive display packing 1366×768 pixels. Weighing-in at 1kg, the device runs Windows 7 OS and is powered by an Atom N450 processor.

It is one of the few tablets out there to boast Nvidia ION 2 GPU, 3x USB 2.0 ports, and even an HDMI-out! However, for storage, you get a meager 16GB SSD and 1GB RAM. The tablet is more like a netbook without a hardware keyboard, except for the fact that it costs shamelessly more – 450 dollars and 550 dollars for the non-ION and ION version respectively. There is also a Celeron SU2300 version that will cost you 590 dollars. Expect the official launch in a month or so.

OQO Model 3?

According to a Chinese OQO site, the company is prepping a new model called OQO Model 03 which will be a successor to the never-released OQO Model 2+. The new OQO is said to have an Atom Z515 / Z530 / Z540 / Z550 processor (1.2-2GHz), 4.8-inch touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard, 32-128GB SSD, 2GB RAM, 1024×600 pixel display (WSVGA) and GMA 500 graphics.

Other rumored specs include a USB port, HDMI port and an expansion port for VGA/Ethernet. It would run Windows 7 OS and weigh mere 0.95 pounds. Expected price is around $2000-4800, depending on the configuration

Synaptics ClearPad 7200 touchscreen solution

Synaptics has now got its focus set on the ClearPad 7200 touchscreen solution in which the OEMs can pick this solution and incorporate this into their tablet designs. This integrates extra functionality into their products such as complex gesture support, 10-finger multitouch, high precision and low latency input.

The ClearPad 7200 works with Windows 7 slate (Starter not included), Android and Linux-based tablets and will come with various sizes up to 10.1-inches. Tablets using this new technology by Synaptics will begin shipping in the late 2010.

Sinchun Tablet surfaces on FCC

HP Slate is no more a consumer product, but here is another x86 tablet that has made its appearance over at the FCC’s website – Sinchun Tablet. This tablet features a 8.9-inch display, 1024×600 pixel screen, and the good ‘ol Atom N270 processor. You get 250GB HDD for storage and 2GB RAM for running the OS and apps.

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