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    N-trig announces Windows 8 support 

    by
    John Hill
    Published on 01-09-2012 02:49 PM  Number of Views: 377 

    N-trig Affirms Commitment to Support Windows 8

    Pen and multi-touch solution provider poised to take advantage of the power of upcoming OS

    Kfar Saba, Israel — January 9th, 2012 — N-trig, providers of the DuoSense® pen and multi-touch user interface, today announced that it will fully support the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. The company is working with Microsoft Corp. as a readiness partner.

    Completely optimized for operating systems that take full advantage of the pen and multi-touch user interface, DuoSense is helping transform the mobile computing experience from simple media consumption to content creation, increased productivity and true interaction.

    DuoSense-enabled solutions are available on a variety of tablets and convertibles from leading PC manufacturers.

    About N-trig
    N-trig DuoSense® offers a complete solution to the ever-increasing demand for productivity on the move, utilizing pen capabilities for greater levels of interactive creativity, and advancing basic touch consumption to a much greater potential for simultaneous input, for a true Hands-on computing experience. Supporting various Windows, Linux and Android distributions, DuoSense can be implemented across a wide variety of form factors, including slates, netbooks, tablets and desktop replacements, supports all LCDs and a wide variety of industrial design options for mobile products, and keeps devices slim and light. N-trig has offices in Israel, the US, Taiwan, China and Japan. For more information, please visit www.n-trig.com.
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    Happy New Year - What tablet will you be buying in 2012? 

    by
    John Hill
    Published on 12-30-2011 11:32 PM  Number of Views: 577 

    Thanks for making TabletPCBuzz one of the best places to discuss tablets. Best wishes for a Happy New Year!



    Now, let's talk about what tablets you might buy in 2012...
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    Merry Christmas To All...! 

    by
    Steve S
    Published on 12-25-2011 05:22 PM


    On behalf of John, Michelle and myself, I'd like to wish all of our readers and contributors a very Merry Christmas, filled with fun, food and happy memories.
    I hope that everyone has a wonderful day!
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    HP Updates Slate Tablet PC 

    by
    Michelle Mastin
    Published on 11-03-2011 01:33 PM     Number of Views: 1664 


    It looks like HP is staying in the PC business after all. They've just quietly announced an updated to the Slate 500 called the Slate 2. Physically, the Slate remains much the same at 1.5lbs with an 8.9" 1024x600 screen with an n-trig dual pen and touch digitizer. The processor has been upgraded to an Atom Oaktrail Z670 at 1.5 GHz, with the same 2GB of RAM. The updated processor promises some gains in battery life - up to 6 hours now they say. You'll also get a front-facing VGA camera and a 3MP camera on the back.

    Business security features include an embedded TPM chip, HP ProtectTools to managed the chip and secure user authentication, the hard drive, email, and digital certificates, and BIOS support for Computrace Pro. HP will also offer a retail Point of Sale case with an integrated magnetic strip reader and a barcode scanner. Another nice business accessory is the Bluetooth Keyboard Case. Like the Slate 500 before it, the digital pen is included.



    You can get a 32GB SSD for $699 or a 64GB SSD for $799. Both can be ordered at HP's online store today. Adding one to the cart is showing an estimated ship date of 11/8. Hopefully, they'll be able to keep up with that.

    Dell Latitude ST Business Tablet Gets Official 

    by
    Michelle Mastin
    Published on 10-27-2011 01:35 PM     Number of Views: 2333 



    Dell has just announced their Latitude ST tablet. It's a Windows 7 slate running on a 1.5GHz Intel Atom processor with 2GB of RAM. It will also have up to 128GB of SSD storage space, and promises 7 hours of battery life. The 10” screen is 16:10 with a resolution of 1280x800 (some sites report that it's 1366x768 but the chart at Notebook Italia shows 1280x800). You'll also get USB, SD, and HDMI for connecting to printers and projectors and such. It has an active digitizer with what looks to be an n-trig pen. While there is no price mentioned, Dell says you'll be able to “experience” the tablet starting on November 1st. Whatever that means.



    So, how is this any better than the Fujitsu Q550? Two words – Pen Silo:



    Although it looks like you'll give up the removable battery with the Dell. There is a removable cover on the back, but that doesn't really look like a battery behind it.




    There is also an official video from Dell that just went live on YouTube recently:



    Note that I'm making a lot of this up from the pictures and the chart at Notebook Italia, as the official press release is really slim on concrete details:

    DellLaunches Latitude ST Tablet for Business, Healthcare andEducation

    We're living in an exciting time as mobile computing continues to take significant evolutionary strides. Many organizations are embracing the productivity benefits of enabling their workers to be more mobile but with that freedom, they often face hurdles like security, device management and support for critical applications. At Dell, we strive to design products, services and solutions that maximize workforce efficiency without making IT sacrifices.

    That's why I'm pleased to announce the availability of the Dell Latitude ST, a tablet PC built for both mobile professionals and the IT professionals supporting them. The Latitude ST provides Windows 7 Professional productivity in a convenient, lightweight tablet along with all the great attributes IT departments have come to know and trust with our Latitude brand, including security, manageability, service and support. (TBR just ranked Dell notebooks #1 in customer satisfaction.)

    LatitudeST can be tailored to specific business or end user needs with certified applications and professional services. It is ideal for any organization where employees need to run a core set of applications in safe computing environments. For healthcare, the Latitude ST easily integrates into Dell's Electronic Medical Records and Mobile Clinical Computing solutions. And for education, the device is certified for use in our Connected Classroom solution. Speaking of healthcare markets, Dell is recognized as the leading provider of healthcare IT services worldwide.

    LatitudeST delivers go-anywhere productivity, with anytime, anywhere data access via Wi-Fi and mobile broadband options and a 10-inch multi-touch display with a stylus for intuitive ease-of-use. Mobile professionals can experience the following features and benefits:

    Work confidently with Intel Atom processors and the familiarity of Windows7-based applications.

    Collaborateon-the-go with front and rear web cams, embedded microphone, and Skype video conferencing.

    Connect to projectors, printers, or other devices using built-in ports.

    Feel protected with durability features such as a rubberized bumper,anti-glare Corning Gorilla Glass screen and TPU overmold.

    And since mobility goes beyond hardware, we're certifying the device with select software partners. Available at launch, we'll offer certification on leading education software, such as Blio, Dyknow, LanSchool and Texas Instruments. For healthcare customers, we're working with organizations like Continua Healthcare Alliance, Athena Health and NextGen Healthcare. And we're working on partnerships with many more to ensure users never skip a beat using their familiar business applications.

    ITadministrators will also appreciate the attributes of the LatitudeST. They can seamlessly manage the tablet like any other PC on their network using existing remote management solutions or Dell KACE appliances and protect critical data with flexible Dell Data Protection | Encryption. The device will also integrate with desktop virtualization solutions for secure access to data virtually anywhere. And of course the Latitude ST is backed by customizable options for Dell global service and support.

    TheLatitude ST is quick and easy to deploy and manage, and perfect formobile business users, enabling:

    Insurance clerks to document accidents, complete forms, obtain signatures and hit submit - right on location.

    Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to view client history, make medical evaluation input, submit prescriptions and research securely on-the-go.

    Teachers to fully interact and collaborate with students by seamlessly moving about the classroom

    Customers can begin experiencing the new Latitude ST next Tuesday, November 1.

    News via PCWorld and Slashgear
    Photos and Spec Chart via Notebook Italia
    Press release via Engadget

    Motion Announces the CL900 SlateMate Accessory 

    by
    Michelle Mastin
    Published on 10-21-2011 04:50 PM     Number of Views: 1586 



    Motion has announced the SlateMate module, which adds a barcode scanner and magnetic strip reader to the CL900. The SlateMate securely integrates into the frame of the tablet and is compatible with the docking station. It is not available separately, but must be configured in at the time of purchase.

    Check it out in this video:

    Samsung Series 7 Slate Available for Pre-Order, Ship Date Still Questionable 

    by
    Michelle Mastin
    Published on 10-08-2011 11:44 PM     Number of Views: 1635 



    Despite the fact that there is still no sign of the Series 7 Slate on Samsung's website (it is on their Facebook page), it's gone up for pre-order at several sites. Samsung's 11.6" core i5 based slate was handed out at Microsoft's Build conference as the development machine for Windows 8, and is now available for pre-order at several places around the web. According to Engadget, the pre-orders are showing a ship date of November 1st. Have you ordered one?