New tablet-style computer unveiled

[Inahime]

New tablet-style computer unveiled
05:55 AM Jan 08, 2010

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SEATTLE - Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer (picture) has shown off a new touch-screen, tablet-style computer from Hewlett-Packard (HP), the first of several such devices expected to be unveiled this month.

The tablet - also known as a slate, a one-piece portable computer without a physical keyboard - was one of several new PCs Mr Ballmer demonstrated as he delivered Microsoft's customary keynote presentation on the eve of the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

During the talk, which was shown live over the Web, Mr Ballmer said the HP tablet will be available later this year.

Tablet-style computers that run Windows have been available for a decade but HP's new machine is bound to draw extra attention thanks to expectations that Apple, notoriously secret about new products, will launch a similar device later this month. AP

 

[halsey02]

BALLmer doesn't look happy, taking his tablet!..soon, you will be asked "have you taken your tablet"...and Mosses will soon be marketing the "TABLET"... ha ha ha

 

[cockie]

Apple beat HP anytime, & Steve Jobs beat Steve Ballmer hand down.............

 

[johnny333]

Apple beat HP anytime, & Steve Jobs beat Steve Ballmer hand down.............

I'm waiting for Apple to release their tablet. Its rumoured to be announced on Jan 27.