Also, of course, the tablet comes with a keyboard dock that allows the tablet to be used
as a netbook device as well.
What this means is that such a setup makes the Inspiron Duo great
as a netbook device and but fails to impress in the tablet mode.
Not exact matches
Also known
as a tablet PC,
netbook or subnotebook, the
devices run 13» or smaller, weigh just a couple pounds, have touch screens and / or QWERTY keyboards and come with built ins like GPS and Wi - Fi and a variety of options.
Its comprehensive, high quality PC, video and audio connectivity enables easy, flexible hook up to laptops and
netbooks,
as well
as smartphones, digital media players, digital cameras, camcorders, games consoles and other multimedia
devices for spontaneous sharing of content on the spot.
Most commonly,
device selection at schools begins with a debate about the right form factor — with desktops, laptops,
netbooks, and tablets
as the top four contenders.
The median number of IT technicians per school is 0.4 (FTE) for 228
devices (such
as desktops, laptops,
netbooks, iPads, and Chromebooks), and statewide six in ten schools statewide are well below 1:300.
E-book readers with color LCD screens, or
netbooks and tablet computers such
as Apple's long - rumored
device, are starting to emerge, and they should be able display those new breeds of e-books, unlike today's Kindle with its slow, monochrome screen.
Also debuting at the show was Asus» new UX Series notebooks; its redesigned N Series notebooks with SonicMaster audio technology; its versatile Eee Pad MeMO 3D, ultra-thin Eee PC X101
netbooks; and home entertainment
devices such
as the motion - sensing WAVI Xtion and the 27 - inch All - in - One high - definition ET2700XVT desktop PC.
This should be particularly suitable for the traveling professionals who are always on the move and need a
device that's more handy than a
Netbook while being almost just
as effective.
For what started with a 10.1 inch sized Transformer
device that doubled up
as a
netbook / laptop when attached to a keypad, and has evolved into the AiO where the display (once detached from the docking base) behaves
as a tablet unit.
Further, the
device can also be cumbersome for use
as a
netbook as well, since a narrow keyboard has rendered the touchpad to just the right edge of the keyboard.
The other
devices include
netbooks, digital photo frames and personal navigation
devices,
as well
as embedded
devices used in telematics, home security and smart grids.
In the near future, Kobo will support other Android - enabled
devices such
as tablets,
netbooks and eReaders.»
As for the price, it's a cool $ 549 which isn't exactly bad for a
device that has 10 inch of touchscreen display and can also be a
netbook if the situation so demands.
I really had not expected the Vox to be able to play the video without any lag... took me aback The video (s) I used are ones that I know will push a
device's processor and have seen it lag when played on a number of other tablets, ereaders, and
netbooks in various stores, so when they played well on the Vox I am now even more curious about the Vox
as a potential purchase.
These including classics and bestsellers to enjoy on a variety of
devices, such
as iPads, smartphones, tablets with Android OS,
netbooks, notebooks, and desktop computers.
But then again, the list of those waiting for i - Pad's launch is somewhat overflowing: Hardware makers like HP (HPQ) and Dell (DELL) have been betting that consumers would vote for the
netbooks, the scaled - down versions of laptops; e-reader makers such
as Amazon (AMZN) and Sony (SNE), who have similar
devices lined up; the publishing equivalent of i - Tunes; Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GOOG), whose operating systems compete with the i — Phone OS that drives the i - Pad.
That's about
as heavy
as a
netbook, which is fairly remarkable when you consider this
device incorporates a touchscreen and two batteries — one in the dock and one inside the tablet.
According to IDC, tablets, mini-laptops and
netbooks are largely seen
as secondary PC
devices and are primarily used for information «grazing,» or
as vehicles of content consumption.
As I have said on any website that will allow me to keep commenting (LOL), I see these hybrid devices (tablet top, «netbook dock» bottom) as the way of the futur
As I have said on any website that will allow me to keep commenting (LOL), I see these hybrid
devices (tablet top, «
netbook dock» bottom)
as the way of the futur
as the way of the future.
The game - changing Asus Eee Pad Transformer combined a great standalone tablet with a keyboard dock that not only let you type properly but also doubled the
device's battery life and gave you such connectivity gems
as full - size USB ports and a regular SD card slot, essentially turning the tablet into a mini laptop that had a better screen and lasted longer on the go than any
netbook.
Part of analysts» skepticism is due to price points — namely, whether such
devices can push their way into a sector where notebooks are falling below $ 1,000 and even smaller
netbooks can cost
as low
as $ 199.
The company also offered other Android - based hardware such
as a
netbook and was in the process of launching 6 new
devices earlier this year with a presence at trade shows, before its sudden, albeit unsurprising demise.
Two
devices recently stood out
as a different kind of productivity solution, both offering the ability to convert between a tablet and a
netbook.
Amazon and other companies must make the case that their dedicated products have a place in a world filled with multipurpose
devices that can display e-books, such
as smartphones, tablets, and
netbooks.
While I would agree that Apple doesn't seem to condone the use of the iPad
as a
netbook replacement, I'd disagree that such attitude should dictate how the
device could be used by the user, and I'd disagree that it necessarily bars the iPad from being used
as such.
«Book applications for smartphones have the potential to become a bridge to other
devices such
as tablet readers and
netbooks,» said Mr. Weiner.
One way this could ultimately happen is if wireless providers like Verizon subsidize the
devices and sell them in their stores,
as they do with the inexpensive laptops called
netbooks.
He added: «We believe our country - specific launch into Germany
as well
as our upcoming entries into Spain, France, Italy and the Netherlands will be embraced by the European eReading community
as consumers seek to build their lifetime digital libraries, reading over multiple
devices, whether eReader, smartphone, tablet, desktop or
netbook.»
I'm a techno geek and wanted the iPad to play with, but couldn't justify it
as a unique
device that isn't already served by my eReader or
netbook.
We have also purchased a limited number of iKits ---- small collections of portable
devices including e-readers, tablets, and
netbooks ---- and distribute them to library staff in our branches for them to try out, learn, to support customers, and to use
as part of their day - to - day work.
However, the product starts at $ 200 for the 7â $ model and it's nearly
as big
as a
netbook so I'm not sure who's going to want to use such a
device.
The tablet comes with a leather case which not only protects the
device but also doubles up
as a keyboard case so that tablet can be used
as a
netbook as well.
I'd thrown in the lack of Flash support
as another possible deal breaker, especially with such a browser - centric
device though should be able to handle Flash (just like those «underpowered»
netbooks).
For one thing,
as with the
netbook that the Taiwan company launched, this
device would be cheap — perhaps $ 200, according to reports.
We cover all computer related
devices such
as laptops (including MacBooks), iPads, Tablets,
Netbooks, Smartbooks, Chromebooks and E-Readers issued to employees and administrators.
Microsoft notes that computing
device referenced in this invention could be one or a combination of various
devices such
as a smartphone, tablet computer, a laptop computer, an all - in - one computer, a gaming system, a television,
netbooks, media players and other future
devices.
Described by Nokia
as a «mini-laptop» to help differentiate the high - end
device from the rest of the
netbook market, the Booklet... Read more
«The technology relates to a dual display client apparatus, which may be arranged
as a laptop, tablet,
netbook or other type of portable electronic
device,» Google wrote on its patent filing.