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Well this news is disappointing: according to a couple of websites that contacted Gigabyte their M912 inexpensive tablet PC will be sold in Asia and Europe only.

Do they think that there is no demand in the US for a $699 Tablet PC with 8.9" touchscreen and 1.6GHz Atom processor?

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A reader of jkOnTheRun alerted them to a new tablet pc from Fujitsu, the T5010.

It is pretty heavy at 4.4lb, will probably cost about $1800, and comes loaded with the following specs:

• Processor Model: Future Intel based mobile platform.
• Processor Speed: 45nm Intel Core 2 processor
• Memory: 2GB DDR3 1066MHz (2x1GB)
• Screen: 13.3" WXGA LED Backlit Active Digitizer Display (1280x800)
• Video: Intel next-gen integrated graphics
• Hard Drive: 120GB 5400rpm
• Optical Drive: DVD +/- RW Double Layer
• Wireless: Atheros 802.11 a/g/n
• Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR
• Camera: Yes
• Fingerprint Reader: Yes
• Ports: USB x3, VGA out, LAN, Modem, Microphone In, Headphone Out
• Battery: 6 Cell Lithium Ion
• Weight: 4.4lbs.
• Physical: (WxDxH) 12.5"x9.6"x1.4"
• Operating System: Windows XP Professional Tablet Edition

Fujitsu T5010 Tablet PC at jkOnTheRun

HP has announced the availability of their HP Pavilion tx2500z tablet pc.

The tx2500z is based on the AMD Puma mobile platform, and for $1,049 you can get a basic configuration featuring 12.1" 1280x800 pixel touchscreen, windows vista, AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor ZM-80 (2.1 GHz) , 2GB RAM, ATI HD3200 graphics, 802.11b/g wifi, 160GB hard drive, and 6 cell battery.

For a more powerful system we would recommend upgrading the processor to 2.4Ghz, the RAM to 4GB, the hard drive to 320GB, the battery to 8 cell, and adding bluetooth for an extra $425.

HP Pavilion tx2500z via ubergizmo

Wouldn't it be great if you could get an ultra-portable the size and power of the EeePC combined with the usability of a touchscreen tablet pc for well under $1000?

Well it looks like that is what Gigabyte will be announcing this week at Computex in the form of the M912 which has just shown up on their website with the following specs:

• Intel 1.6GHz (Atom) processor
• 1GB RAM
• 120GB HDD
• 8.9" 1280x768 touchscreen LCD
• Bluetooth
• 802.11b/g WiFi
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• 4400mAh battery (4 hr battery life claimed)
• 9.4" x 7.2" x 1.7"
• 2.6lb

We like the look of this, you get the convenience of a UMPC or tablet PC for simple web browsing, reading books, watching movies etc but can open it up and use the keyboard for more intensive work such as email or blogging.

Lets hope the price is good.

Gigabyte M912 via JKKmobile

The Gateway C141x Tablet PC has been reviewed by I4U.

Here's that they thought of the Gateway C141x Tablet PC:

"The Gateway C-141X is one of the best low-cost convertible tablets on the market. Budget conscious shoppers looking for performance and good features on a convertible tablet notebook will have a hard time finding better than the Gateway C-141X for the money."

Gateway C141x Tablet PC reviewed at I4U

NEC has announced an addition to their ShieldPRO line of rugged laptops.

The ShieldPRO FC-N22A features a 1.06Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 processor, a 12.1" screen, integrated GPS, SD card slot, windows XP professional, and (they claim) a 12 hour battery life.

It passed all the standard ruggedness tests such as being dropped 3 feet onto concrete, preventing dust and water from getting inside, and operating in a wide range of temperatures (14 to 122 Fahrenheit).

source, via engadget

The two new tablet pcs announced by fujitsu earlier this year are now available for purchase.

The U810 mini laptop is just 1.56lb with a 5.6" LCD and Ultra Low Power 800MHz Intel A110 processor and costs $999.

The T2010 is larger and more powerful with a 12.1" LCD, Intel Core2 Duo 7600 processor, and a $1499 price tag.

Both can be ordered with built-in HSUPA connectivity allowing access to 3G and EDGE/GPRS wireless systems in 145 countries through AT&T, this options costs $200 plus the usual AT&T data plan.

TabletPCReview found out about an unannounced tablet pc shown recently by Fujitsu in Germany. Here's what they know:

"At this point the following specifications are known: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 13.3" passive digitizer Display, Accessories in the same design.

It looks as though it could be a replacement for the T2010 tablets or maybe we are in luck and Fujitsu has a completely new design. No word on pricing yet either, but we hope more information will start trickling out."

more at tabletpcreview via engadget)

NEC has announced an interesting looking new Tablet PC: the VersaPro VY11F.

The NEC VersaPro features a 1.1Ghz Pentium M low-voltage processor, Radeon Mobility 7500 graphics, 512mb of PC2100 SD-RAM, and a 20GB 1.8" hard drive.

The NEC VersaPro also has a 10.4 inch XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) TFT LCD screen, ethernet, 802.11a/b/g wireless, and runs the new Windows(R) XP Tablet PC Edition 2005.

The NEC VersaPro isn't available in the US yet, base price in Japan is 830,000 Yen, or about $2570.

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