Dell introduces a new convertible tablet PC, the Inspiron duo featuring a unique flip-hinge design that enables seamless transition between touch and type modes. As you can see, the innovative design of the duo makes it sleek, easy to hold and small enough to carry anywhere. The new design lets user switch from touch to type in seconds. Dell’s Inspiron duo convertible is powered by Intel’s dual-core Atom N550 CPU, 2GB of RAM, Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator and a 250GB hard dive. The duo comes with a 10.1-inch 1366×768 capacitive touchscreen with multitouch. It packs also

Haleron introduces the H97 Windows 7 tablet PC. As you can see above, the device looks exactly the same as the iPad, but we are not sure if this is the final design of the H97. Boosted by Intel’s Atom Z515 1.2GHz or Z530 1.6Ghz or Z550 2GHz processor, the H97 packs 1GB of RAM, 16GB SSD and integrated Intel graphics. The Haleron H97 comes with a 9.7-inch 1024×768 capacitive touchscreen with multitouch support and a 0.3 Megapixel webcam. The tablet includes Bluetooth, WiFi and built-in 3D connectivity. Coming in December, the H97 is priced at $649. [haleron]

LG officially releases in Korea its E-NOTE H1000B slate-style tablet PC running Windows 7 Starter OS. Like other similar slate PCs, the H1000B is boosted by Intel’s Atom platform. It comes with a 10.1-inch 1366×768 capacitive touchscreen. The LG E-NOTE H1000B runs on Atom Z530 processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB SSD storage. It includes Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity and has a SD card slot and two USB 2.0 ports. The H1000B is just 14.5mm thick and weighs 850 grams. [lg]

ViewSonic unveils two new Android-based tablet devices, the 7-inch ViewPad 7 and the 10-inch ViewPad 10. The former is a Android 2.2 device while the latter is not just a Android tablet, but a dual-booting Windows 7/Android tablet PC ViewSonic’s ViewPad 7 runs the latest Android 2.2 OS. It has a 7-inch 800×480 capacitive touchscreen LCD display, a 3 Megapixel main camera and a 0.3 Megapixel front camera, Bluetooth and WiFi. With built-in 3.5G connectivity and the front-facing camera, users are able to do video calling. The 7-inch ViewPad has 512MB memory and supports

Finally HP officially announced its HP Slate 500 tablet PC designed pecifically for business, enterprise and vertical customers looking for the mobility of a tablet, the familiarity of Microsoft Windows 7 and the ability to run custom or corporate applications. The Slate 500 is boosted by an Intel Atom Z540 1.86GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 64GB SSD. It gets also the Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator to handle 1080p HD video playback. The slim tablet PC has a 8.9-inch capacitive touchscreen and comes with a Wacom active digitizer for taking notes. You can also find WiFi and a 3

Thanks to the iPad, the slate style tablet PC is now more popular and more new models are coming out, including the 2goPad SL10 from CTL, the company that sells Classmate PC. Powered by Intel Atom N450 processor, the 2goPad has 2GB of DDR2 memory, integrated graphics and a 250GB hard drive. The 2goPad has a 10.1-inch LED-backlit capactive multitouch screen. It supports WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth. The slate PC also has 1.3 Megapixel webcam, microSD card reader, mini VGA output with adapter. It gets a 4-cell battery for up to 5 hours of use. The CTL 2goPad SL10 is priced at

Fujitsu have added to their notebook collection with the new LifeBook T580. Announced during this year’s IFA technology show in Berlin, Fujitsu LifeBook T580 is a convertible tablet PC that ships with 10.1-inch resistive touchscreen that “charms” with its four-finger multitouch. On top of that there’s also a stylus, but if you don’t like it, that can be tucked away. Rajat Kakar, Vice President Workplace Systems at Fujitsu Technology Solutions says: “The new LIFEBOOK T580 is designed to be used primarily on the move – which is why there is no

If you are someone who has been waiting to lay your hands on your first iPad, it seems like your wait is coming to an end. The scene had been one of frustration until now as customers who had placed an order for the Apple device were made to wait close to seven days before they were told that their device was ready to ship. Apple has now announced that it will start shipping all its six iPad models within 24 orders after receiving an online order. Now, that sounds impressive, doesn’t it? It is a known fact that demand had been forcing forced Apple to push back shipping times

The upcoming Blackberry tablet from Research In Motion could have a 1GHz chip and dual cameras, according to a report by Ashok Kumar, an analyst at Rodman & Renshaw. The research note, also states that RIM is attempting to make the tablet available in the market by the end of 2010 as opposed to the early 2011 launch date that was planned earlier. Ashok also says in his report that the Blackberry tablet will be smaller than previously reported, with a screen size of 7 inches. Videoconferencing will be one of the main features on the tablet and the device will have cameras in

Samsung had confirmed the existence of an upcoming tablet device called the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It is supposed to be coming out sometime later this year. There have also been rumors of a possible debut for the tablet device at the IFA show at Berlin next month. According to a screenshot from Vodafone UK’s systems ( thanks to the guys at Engadget ), a certain ‘Samsung Galaxy Tablet’ just showed up. Nothing is mentioned about a possible release date or price point, but it may be the sign of a 3G version of the tablet hitting the shelves in UK following a launch