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PeeWee tablet PC launches for kids
Laptop for 3-year-olds 30 April 2009 10:25 GMT
In the States, PeeWee has announced the availability of the PeeWee Pivot tablet laptop aimed at children aged between 3- and 10-years-old.

Weighing in at 3 pounds, the tablet is rugged with spill and drop resistance. Powered by the Intel Atom processor, the...
T-Mobile plans Android-based home gadgets
"Aggressive push" sees home phone and tablet PC coming soon 6 April 2009 12:28 GMT
T-Mobile is planning what's being described as an "aggressive push deep into the home" with a range of Android-based devices, reports the New York Times.

The report, apparently based on "confidential documents obtained from one of the company's partners", sees...
Orange announces Tabby
Tablet PC for the family 3 April 2009 9:15 GMT
Orange has announced the Tabby, a touchscreen tablet PC, designed to offer the family access to the Internet and media via a variety of widgets and web browsing options.

Although produced by Orange, it works via Wi-Fi and will therefore be compatible regardless...
VIDEO: Asus Eee T91
Tablet gets touched 27 March 2009 11:30 GMT
Pocket-lint's roving reporter Susi Weaser gets fingertips-on with Asus' first touchscreen tablet PC in the Eee range, the T91. Press play now to see the diminutive device in action in all its touch glory.
Samsung launches Q1EX next-gen UMPC
Netbook rival gets an update 6 March 2009 16:53 GMT
Samsung has launched its "next generation" of Q1 UMPC with the debut of the Q1EX that loses the thumb-friendly mini QWERTY keyboard in favour of a full touchscreen interface.

The updated Ultra Mobile PC has a 7-inch LCD screen, runs Windows XP Tablet Edition...
Always Innovating unveils the Touch Book
Netbook with detachable touchscreen 2 March 2009 16:15 GMT
Always Innovating has unveiled the "Touch Book", describing it as a "versatile" new device that works as both a netbook and a tablet thanks to a detachable keyboard and a 3D touchscreen user interface.

The company says you can use it as a netbook computer,...
Archos announces slimline 3G 10s, tablet, MIDs
MWC 2009: Reveals future "MiniPC" plans 16 February 2009 18:13 GMT
Archos has announced a collaboration with Intel to develop and bring to market its new generation of "MiniPCs" based on the Intel Atom processor as well as Intel's next-gen "Moorestown" platform.

As well as the already-announced Archos 10, a 10-inch netbook...
Dell Latitude XT2 launches
"Once you experience multi-touch on the XT2, your keyboard and touchpad may get lonely" 11 February 2009 12:14 GMT
Dell has announced the 12.1-inch Latitude XT2 convertible tablet, updating the company's first tablet PC with multi-touch screen capabilities.

Dell says the multi-touch capabilities on the Latitude XT2 allow users to use natural gestures like a pinch or tap...
Panasonic launches CF-19, CF-30 Toughbooks
MK3 models 4 February 2009 15:31 GMT
Panasonic has announced the launch of its next generation, MK3 CF-19 and CF-30, flagship models of the Toughbook ruggedised notebook range.

Claiming to feature new and advanced technologies, which include new LED backlit screen tech for the CF-19, Panasonic...
Panasonic launches CF-52 Toughbook with touchscreen
Touch-feely toughness 4 February 2009 15:25 GMT
Panasonic has introduced a new touchscreen model to the CF-52 Toughbook series.

The new semi-ruggedised notebook offers the usual Toughbook grrr-ness including being drop-proof to 30 inches, having a water protected keyboard and touchpad and a fold out carry...
Axiotron announces updated Modbook
Tweaked tablet 5 December 2008 10:55 GMT
Keeping with the times, Axiotron has updated its Mac tablet with system performance improvements and new features.

The Modbook is created from a mix of Axiotron's hardware and software technology with a Wacom Penabled digitizer and an Apple MacBook.
HP launches TouchSmart tx2 tablet PC
First touch-enabled notebook aimed at consumers 19 November 2008 9:29 GMT
HP has announced the TouchSmart tx2 notebook PC, describing it as the first multi-touch enabled consumer notebook, featuring HP's TouchSmart technology and HP MediaSmart software.

The TouchSmart tx2 features capacitive touch, which HP says means more accurate...
Toshiba launches Portege M750 tablet PC
From £849 22 October 2008 11:34 GMT
Toshiba has launched the Portege M750, a new convertible tablet PC featuring a 12.1-inch widescreen display aimed at business, healthcare and education markets.

The new model features a digitiser function, allowing users to access and manage their data with...
Lenovo X200 notebook and tablet PC launch
"Ultra-lightweight" 24 September 2008 10:21 GMT
Lenovo has announced two new ThinkPad models into its X Series aimed at mobile workers.

The X200 notebook and the X200 tablet lead Lenovo's business-class notebook portfolio for lightest weight and longest battery life.

The ThinkPad X200 notebook...
Explore XPlore's rugged tablet PC
When the tough get going... 19 August 2008 15:45 GMT
So we've had a rugged model already today from Toshiba and here's another one that could be even tougher.

The iX104C4 from Xplore Technologies has a 10.4-inch screen along with a 1.2GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, and connectivity...
Toshiba refreshes Portege M700 tablet PCs
Penryn-based models hit the UK 25 April 2008 10:06 GMT
Toshiba has announced the launch of three new Portégé M700 tablet PCs in the UK.

The company says these new models "come equipped with a blend of different computing technologies to provide unrivalled choice at the tablet end of the laptop market".
Tough F5 Slate PC on its way
Rock solid 3 March 2008 10:18 GMT
Semi-rugged - so able to work pretty much anywhere - is the claim being made for the new F5 tablet PC from Motion Computing.

It has a dust, water, shock and temperature resistant chassis containing a 1.2GHz Intel Centrino U1400 processor, 10.4-inch XGA (1024...
Portuguese pranksters mock up giant HTC "Magnum"
Spoof of new tablet makes tech headline news 6 February 2008 10:00 GMT
Portuguese phone site Pocketpt.net got the blogosphere all atwitter overnight with the apparent release of specs, pics and even video for a surprise new HTC product.

The chaps mocked up the HTC "Magnum" a large tablet PC running Windows Mobile, with a purported...
Toshiba Portege M700 tablet PC announced
With fingertip and pen control 28 January 2008 13:05 GMT
Toshiba has launched the "all new" Portégé M700 tablet PC series. Toshiba says the fourth gen M700 "redefines the tablet PC experience and embraces touch technology".

Falling into the "Pen Computing" category, it's operated with a digitised pen as well as a...
Dell Latitude XT tablet launches
Much talked about entry to tablet PC market a reality 11 December 2007 14:15 GMT
Dell has officially announced the introduction of a range of tablet PCs in the UK with the launch of the Latitude XT, that the company describes as the thinnest and one of the lightest 12.1-inch convertible tablets available.

As well as the skinny dimensions...
Dell's tablet PC coming soon
Places orders for 12.1-inch touchscreen panels 20 November 2007 9:09 GMT
DigiTimes is reporting that Dell has placed orders with a Chinese manufacturer for 12.1-inch touchscreen panels.

Dell previously confirmed that they were working on a convertible tablet PC due for launch by the end of 2007.

In the previous video...
Asus: Apple tablet is real
Exec whispers 6 November 2007 13:25 GMT
Crave is claiming to have the inside scoop on the latest news about the Apple tablet.

Apparently whilst dining with suitably high-placed Asus execs, the bloggers got the skinny on Apple's fabled touch device: "We were told in a very hushed manner: 'Asus...
Apple tablet concept: the "iPad Touch"
Oh Mi... 6 November 2007 8:17 GMT
Fed up of the wait for El Jobs to reveal his rumoured tablet master plan, blogger "Factory Joe" has created his version of what he thinks - and hopes - we could see.

Described as a "glorified iPhone" but two and half times the size, this runs the iPhone...
GETAC launches V100 rugged notebook for professionals
Truly "grrr" tablet for tough guys (or gals) 1 August 2007 13:26 GMT
Designed from the bottom up to meet the high rugged standards of the military, government, utility, public safety, field service, manufacturing and health care industries, the new V100 from GETAC won't be making its way onto many consumer shopping lists but we still thought...
Dell to make convertible tablet PC
Confirms rumours and shows prototype on video blog 22 May 2007 10:45 GMT
Dell has gone on video blog record to "confirm rumours" that they will be producing a convertible tablet PC later this year.

The video appears on the Direct2Dell blog, Dell's "online meeting place".

In the video Jeff Clarke, a senior vice president...