Australian notebook maker Pioneer Computers adds to its DreamBook line the new ePad L11 slate-style tablet PC. Powered by Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, the L11 has up to 2GB of memory and up to 64GB SSD. It is equipped with integrated Intel GMA500 graphics or dedicated NVIDIA ION 2 graphics and comes with a 11.6-inch 1366×768 HD capacitive touchscreen. The Dreambook ePad L11 includes a 1.3 Megapixel webcam, Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b/g/n and optional WCDMA/HSPA module and optional GPS. You can also find built-in speakers, SDHC card slot, HDMI port and microphone. The

Fujitsu releases in the US its Lifebook TH700 tablet PC with multitouch screen. Sporting an Intel Core i3-350M processor running at 2.26GHz and Intel HD graphics, the TH700 packs 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive and a modular DVD SuperMulti DL burner. The Lifebook TH700 comes with a 12.1-inch LED-backlit display with 1280×800 resolution, multitouch and dual digitizer. It features a biometric fingerprint sensor, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, ExpressCard slot, Bluetooth, 2 Megapixel webcam, HDMI output, 84-key full-size, spill-resistant keyboard, and built-in dual digital array

Armor introduces a new rugged tablet PC, the X10gx that “represents a giant leap in communications capabilities in a fully rugged package”. The new tablet PC is MIL-STD-810G and IP67 certified for ruggedness, making it able to withstand harsh environments. The Armor X10gx is boosted by Intel’s Core Duo SU9300 1.2GHz processor, 2GB of RAM (max 4GB), 64GB/8GB/100GB SSD and integrated graphics. It features a 10.4-inch 1024×768 sunlight-readable LCD display with optional dual-mode touchscreen. As for connectivity, the X10gx includes Bluetooth, WiFi

A company called Axon Logic is going to release its Haptic, a 10-inch slate style tablet PC. One of the main features of the device is its support for multiple OS including Windows, Linux and Darwin OS. According to the company, the Darwin kernal and system specific kexts have been pre-loaded on a hidden EFI parition, meaning users can install their Darin OS effortlessly. The Axon Haptic is boosted by an Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive. It comes with a 10.1-inch 1024×600 resistive touchscreen with LED-backlit and stylus. It supports WiFi

Here are official press photos of MSI’s WindPad 100, an Atom-based tablet PC running Windows 7. The slate style device has a 10.1-inch touchscreen and is expected to be powered by Atom Z530 processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB SSD. It will probably include the WindTouch UI as well. More photos after the break: [netbooknews]

Fujitsu launches the new Lifebook T900 tablet PC that is powered by either Core i5-520M or Core i5-540M or Core i7-620M processor and the Intel QM57 Mobile chipset. The 13.3-inch tablet gets up to 8GB of RAM, up to 500GB hard drive or 128GB SSD and Intel HD graphics chipset. The Lifebook T900 comes with a 13.3-inch LED-backlight display with either Electro-magnetic digitizer or dual digitizer plus multitouch. It supports Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11n wireless connectivity and packs a DVD burner, 2 Megapixel webcam, spill-resistant keyboard, an ExpressCard slot, a MS/SD slot and

It seems that the iPad popularity has some telling effect as even the pre-orders for Fusion Garage’s JooJoo Tablet have exceeded expectations. This may be one of the reasons why Fusion Garage has decided to sell the Tablet PC as early as the end of this month. JooJoo Tablet PC may be a far cry from the iPad but, it does impress us on certain counts-Flash support, multitasking and a webcam/microphone combo. The dark side is that the JooJoo Tablet PC does not offer any connectivity mode other than WiFi and 3G hopefuls may have to wait till eternity. Talking about the

For some among us, the VAIO E series is the pinnacle of modern mobile computing design. Then there are other, saner individuals, who prefer the understated aesthetics of what are commonly termed business laptops. For that latter group, we have a whole glut of new Toshiba notebooks to look at, highlighted by the delectable looking Portege M780 above. Much in the vein of HP’s 2730p, it’s a 12.1-inch convertible tablet PC, with a spill-resistant keyboard and rugged features (tested to withstand drops from up to 1 meter), but its biggest attraction will still likely be

It’s a sad tale, if you hear Dick Brass tell it. In a new op-ed for the New York Times, the former Microsoft VP explains how he thinks the Microsoft corporate culture has “never developed a true system for innovation,” and that while the company is obviously strong at the moment, he doesn’t see the company retaining its dominance if or when the Office and Windows revenues die down. His own anecdotes are a little heartbreaking: his team developed ClearType (first announced in 1998), but due to infighting and jealousy within the company, was kept from

The FCC spoiled the surprise on this one back in December, but Fujitsu has now finally gotten official with its new LifeBook T900 tablet PC, which is available with your choice of Core i5-520M, 540M, or Core i7-620M processors. Otherwise, you can expect the same 13.3-inch display found on the company’s earlier T5010 tablet, along with a standard 2GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive, integrated Intel graphics, and a DVD burner — not to mention some niceties like a fingerprint scanner, ambient light sensor, and even a user-cleanable dust filter. This one’s shipping