X2 Technology has capitalised on Apple's decision not to call its tablet the iTablet. Its X2 iTablet will run Windows or Linux and support Flash.
Apple may have eschewed the obvious moniker for its new tablet PC and chosen instead to call it the iPad, but laptop maker X2 has been keen to seize the opportunity and brand its new touchscreen devices the iTablet range.
The Windows 7- and Linux-based portable devices will be offered in 10.2in and 12.1in widescreen versions with up to 250GB hard disks and 1.6GHz Intel processors. They will have multi-touch screens, 3 USB ports and a 1.3Mp webcam. HDMI output is offered as an option, while 802.11 b and g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and stereo speakers are part of the standard specification list. A 3G module will be a further option.
Interestingly, X2 says the iTablet will natively support Adobe Flash - something the Apple iPad does not. The 102.in X2 iTablet weighs a fairly portable 1.1kg and is 35mm thick.
The 252x192x35mm tablet computer will be offered in a choice of black, white, blue, pink, yellow, red or grey. Accessories will included battery packs, mains adaptors and a stand, while X2 will also produce a screen suitable for use in bright daylight and other challenging light conditions.
"iTablet will empower users with unlimited technology and advanced multimedia access across multiple platforms without being restricted to exclusive content providers," added Jonathan Wharrad, R&D Director of X2 Computing. "This new breed of Windows-based computer takes design, functionality and solution fit to new and higher levels."
X2 is an industrial product design company whose technical director, Robin Daunter, was formerly the head of R&D at Evesham Technology.
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overheat said: yeah i agree with one of the other users on herewheres the WIN7 or Linuxwould be sweeet to get backtrack on it blue is my fav colour so i geuss i may be temptedif its cheap enough could use it for basic stuff or field workwhy on earth XP is installed i dont know out with the old in with the new
Abdrey said: Is it just a normal tablet PC If yes only price can stand between it and my couch
Hoagus said: Its 35 cm thick Like a laptop that doesnt unfold or have a keyboard Could house a huge battery though
Rosemary Hattersley said: I am told by X2 that they will announce pricing for the iTablet closer to the April launch They have not yet revealed where it will be sold
rakotomandimby said: Where can I buy it
David said: This looks promising As someone else said it would be better with an ARM processor I still think that Apple will have a hard time breaking the market with their version The only ones that will buy it are the fans and the ones that just want a big iPhone Others want an actual tablet Something that can do sounds like a Droid commercial Im looking forward to running Gnome Shell on a tablet I think it would be a great combination
cmd said: funny how the image shows the itablet running XP rather than 7 or Linux
Mr Ls said: Intel processor Come on it will have 25min of battery life Whats the point of such a deviceApple has this right the right CPU is ARM
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Petem said: id like to know what the cost of the linux itablet will be
Mr R said: Needs a Pixel Qi screen the 3Qi Im not buying any tablet that does nor use one of thesewwwpixelqicomproducts
Mr Wells said: The iPad seems so limited in both what it can run and its connectivity iTablet looks to be a real computer in a sexy tablet form and not just a larger iPhone Nice