Intel and its Partners Unveil Range of Tablet Designs and Experiences Running Windows

[Adrian Wong]

Intel Corporation and its OEM partners today unveiled the first wave of new tablets and tablet convertible designs based on Intel Core vPro, Intel Core and Intel Atom processors, including the new Atom processor Z2760 (formerly codenamed “Clover Trail”).

The new Intel Atom processor-based devices provide consumers and business users with a wide choice of innovative, sleek and stylish designs with long battery life and class-leading performance. Additionally, they will be able to experience Windows* 8 while continuing to run all the programs they know and love.

“This is just the beginning of Intel’s effort in the tablet market, and our goal is to deliver products that fit the spectrum of evolving needs of both consumers and business users without compromising on compatibility, experience or battery life,” said Erik Reid, general manager, Application Processor Platforms for Intel’s Mobile and Communications Group.

“When people or corporations buy a device with Intel Inside®, they’re getting the best of Windows 8 features with a computing experience that just works.”


Acer ICONIA W510

The Acer ICONIA W510 comes in a hybrid design that combines the portability of a multitouch tablet and the full productivity of a standard notebook. Enjoy hands-on multimedia using the touch capabilities, or attach the available dockable keyboard to quickly transform the tablet into a mini-workstation.

Powered by the Next Generation Intel® Atom ™ processor Z2760, the Acer ICONIA W510 has a 10.1” HD screen, measures 8.9mm (.39 inches) in thickness and weighs just 1.27 pounds (or 2.78 lbs) with keyboard dock. It offers 32 GB or 64GB of storage options.

The Iconia W510 includes a detachable keyboard dock that doubles as an extended battery, enabling up to 18 hours of use. On the bottom, there's a docking port and latch, speakers on each side, a SIM card slot, microSD, micro-USB and HDMI ports, followed by a volume control and microphone on the right, along with a power button, lock toggle and headphone jack up top. The dock itself includes a full-size USB 2.0 port on the right hand side and a proprietary connector on the left. Both the tablet and dock are very thin and light, and offer very responsive performance.


ASUS Vivo Tab TF810

The ASUS Vivo Tab transforms your tablet experience to significantly boost productivity. Based on the Intel® Atom™ processor Z2760, file transfer between the Vivo Tab and your other Windows devices is seamless.

The high-resolution widescreen Super IPS+ display with ASUS TruVivid Technology and Corning® Fit Glass deliver superior visual clarity both indoors and out, improved color clarity and superior scratch resistance. The Vivo Tab’s support for Wacom’s digitizer stylus opens up a new world of creative possibilities.

When a touch screen alone isn’t enough to get things done, connect with the ASUS exclusive QWERTY keyboard dock and transform the Vivo Tab into an ultraportable laptop with even longer battery life, and the added benefit of the USB ports.

With ASUS SonicMaster technology, the Vivo Tab sounds every bit as good as it looks, while the 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash captures stunning images.

The ASUS Vivo Tab has an 11.6” screen, 64GB of storage, weighs only 686g and measures 8.3mm.


DELL Latitude 10

Built for business, the Latitude 10 tablet easily and securely snaps into your business environment while delivering all-day productivity with a swappable battery and optional docking solution.

The Dell Latitude 10 is a 10-inch tablet running Windows 8 Professional. For expanded use in an office environment, the Latitude 10 will be available with a standalone desktop dock, which adds AC power and charging, as well as additional full-size USB ports, Ethernet, an SD card slot and is equipped with a user-serviceable battery. The tablet is powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor Z2760, which allows backward compatibility with Windows applications that have already been deployed.

The Latitude 10 fits easily into current IT environments by supporting existing Microsoft productivity applications and plugging into existing management consoles. It is engineered for business productivity by providing easy support and maintenance like a swappable battery and robust security options like Dell Data Protection and Encryption, which encrypts all data from the hard drive to the USB port.

When it comes to hardware compatibility, the Latitude 10 connects with all USB-based Windows peripherals that are currently supported including printers, card readers and even receipt printers in the retail industry.


FUJITSU STYLISTIC Q702

Powered by the Intel® Core™ i5 vPro™ processor, the Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q702 is the perfect choice for mobile professionals looking for high-performance computing that does not compromise on versatility.

With its attachable keyboard option, this lightweight hybrid tablet PC weighing at 0.85 kg enables easy content creation and consumption.

Either use it as a tablet when traveling or attach the keyboard and convert the STYLISTIC Q702 into a traditional notebook for additional usability in the office. The display supports pen and finger input and offers you excellent flexibility, while optional 4G/LTE completes the picture of a professional tablet.The 11.6” STYLISTIC Q702 offers up to 9 hours of continuous battery life.


HP ENVY x2

Flexible! The HP ENVY x2 gives you the HP ENVY x2 delivers the power of a notebook and the freedom of a tablet in one stylish, lightweight device: A Windows® 8 notebook with a bright, vivid HD Touch display; and a tablet that slides off for those times when you want to carry even less.

Powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor Z2760, The HP ENVY x2 is a powerful and ultrathin hybrid PC with the advantages of two devices in one. As a notebook that doubles as a tablet, the HP ENVY x2 has a detachable screen that becomes a full tablet when separated from the keyboard via a seamless magnetic latch. Customers no longer have to choose between a product that lets them create rich content and another that lets them enjoy entertainment on the go—they can have both in one device.
Featuring a sleek aluminum finish and an innovative hinge with magnets that smoothly guide the tablet into place, the HP ENVY x2 weighs 3.1 pounds. When separated, the tablet portion weighs just 1.5 pounds. The Envy x2 features a Windows 8 touch interface with an 11.6-inch diagonal HD touch display. HD webcam on the front and an 8-megapixel camera on the back capture high-quality photos and videos.

The HP ENVY x2 also features Beats Audio for the best-sounding, richest audio experience available on a PC. An optional stylus offers added creativity, giving customers the freedom to write, draw and navigate with added accuracy.

The HP ENVY x2 uses solid-state memory designed for improved reliability and faster startup times. Near Field Communication (NFC) technology lets users share content, including photos, contacts and URLs, with a simple tap.


Lenovo ThinkPad 2

The ThinkPad 2 enables extreme mobility. Measuring less than 10mm, the 10.1” ThinkPad 2 goes everywhere you go. And, with up to 10 hours battery life, it keeps going for as long as you need it to. Use 3G and 4G support to stay connected to colleagues, family and friend.

Besides the new, fun and immersive Windows 8 Apps, this Intel® Atom Z2760 based tablet will also run productivity ones, including Adobe® Photoshop®, Quicken®, TurboTax® and more.

True multitasking is not just switching from app to app or playing music in the background. The Lenovo ThinkPad2 allows you to work with two, four or more applications at the same time. Additionally, with a full-sized USB port, you can plug in any printer, monitor, USB drive or DVD burner.

The Lenovo ThinkPad 2 offers full Microsoft® Office support, with the ability to view, edit and create MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint files without the need to convert file formats. You can also easily transfer files wirelessly to your PC.

The ThinkPad 2 lets you create a visitor ID for your overnight guest, a restricted account for your 3-year-old or even allow a friend with their own Microsoft ID to log in with their roaming Microsoft Profile.

ThinkPad Tablet 2 takes business-readiness to a new level. Besides letting you access corporate emails and files, the tablet also lets you securely join the corporate domain, browse the company intranet, run special applications and log-in to your company’s online databases.

The optional digitizer pen allows signature capturing, annotating documents and note taking.


SAMSUNG Smart PC

The Samsung Smart PC, aka the Series 5 Slate, targets both consumer and enterprise audiences for a powerful PC experience. Designed for Windows 8, the Samsung Smart PC has the new Intel® Atom™ Quad Core Z2760 Processor, 64GB of memory, a high-resolution 11.6” display and a simple yet elegant design that combines the slate form factor with a full size keyboard creating a device with maximum ease of use regardless of the final form factor.

Stylish, light and easy to take on-the-go, the Samsung Smart PC weighs 3.26 lbs. as a clamshell, and only 1.65 lbs. as a standalone tablet. For the style conscious, it is available in a mystic blue color. It also gives you the option of choosing either WiFi and/or 3G/4G (LTE) for wireless connectivity.

The Samsung Smart PC offers 9.4 hours of continuous video play time and nearly 13.5 hours of battery life. Additionally, the tablet has two speakers and integrated front/rear cameras – 2-megapixel in the front, and 8-megapixel in the rear – for an enthralling audio-video experience.


ZTE V98

ZTE’s V98 Windows 8 tablet is designed for multi-tasking and an outstanding user experience. Weighing lesser than 700g, the V98 is only about 8.9mm in thickness.

Powered by the Z2760 Intel® Atom™ processor, the ZTE V98 offers 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The 10.1” screen allows you to get your work done or stay entertained by surfing the web, playing games or watching videos. The ZTE V98 tablet allows you to enjoy the latest in tablet technology anywhere you go with either LTE, UMTS or WiFi connectivity options.

It has two cameras that support 1080P HD video at 30fps – a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera and front-facing 2-megapixel camera that enable high quality video chats. Coupled with the ultra-thin, high-power and quality speakers, the V98 is tailored to deliver an immersive audio-visual treat.