Dell's 10-Inch Tablet Sports a Physical Keyboard
Dell's 10-Inch Tablet Sports a Physical Keyboard
Posted 09/15/2010 at 9:34am
| by Paul Lilly
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At this year's Intel Develop Forum (IDF), Dell had on display an upcoming 10-inch tablet different from all the other designs we've seen thus far. Unlike other upcoming tablets, Dell's model comes with a physical keyboard hidden underneath the screen.
You can think of it as a sort of convertible/hybrid netbook, because that's really what it is. Users can open up the clamshell device, swivel the screen around, and use an actual keyboard. This design addresses one of the main concerns with the iPad, which is that it's difficult to actually be productive using only a virtual keyboard.
"There are times that you have to do work. Tablets are great for entertainment, but they aren't exactly conducive to productivity," a Dell rep said right before he revealed the keyboard to onlookers.
There's a dual-core Atom processor packed inside and it runs Windows 7. Other than that, Dell didn't reveal any other specs and features, but did say the device would ship by the end of this year.
Image Credit: James Martin/CNet
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oriental-monkey
September 15, 2010 at 2:24pm
this is exactly what im in the market for. something you can use like the ipad with out paying 700+ for it but you can also type a report up on it. ipad is going to have some real compition if this thing comes out smoothly.
JohnP
September 15, 2010 at 10:09am
Pop out or is it just another swiveling netbook/laptop with a touch sensitive screen?
Ashton2091
September 15, 2010 at 10:55am
It seems to be that way. Doesn't really count as a modern tablet. Takes me back to the days of the Tablet PC. Just a swiveling netbook/laptop. I'm pretty sure most people shopping for tablets are not even expecting a hardware keyboard. Dell is delivering the product no one asked for.
hades_2100
September 15, 2010 at 11:57am
[quote]Dell is delivering the product no one asked for.[/quote]
So did Apple with the iPad. Look where it got them.
Eoraptor
September 15, 2010 at 10:03am
not that I am knocking it, but a few concerns.
-that swivel-on-a-hinged-frame mechanism looks about as solid as Leahmen Brother's financials... hopefully it's got a solid metal brace underneath, and reinforced edges around that screen so it doesn't shater the first tipe you spin it and it strikes a wall or table edge.
-isn't this just a new look on the old convertable format that biz-class users have been using for years, minus the handy stylus input?
-just what are the specs? Windows 7 is not an incredibly svelt operating system, and if I want to slip some movies on there what's the storage, and removable options?
jbwhite99
September 16, 2010 at 12:07pm
I wish Lenovo had thought of it. Wait - they did - in January. Check out the IdeaPad S10-3T.
Yet again Dell is behind the times, although I like the swivel screen. I wonder how durable it is.
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