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ExoPC Slate[1]
DeveloperExoPC
ManufacturerPegatron
TypeTablet
Release dateOctober 2010 (2010-10)
MediaSD/SDHC card-reader (32GB Max)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 32-bit Edition
CPUIntel Atom Pineview-M N450, 1.66 GHz - 64 bit support
Memory2GB DDR2 SDRAM
Storage32GB or 64GB SSD Hard Drive
Display11.6 inch (diagonal), 1366 x 768 Resolution, 16:9 ratio, 135 PPI (pixels per inch)
GraphicsIntel GMA 3150 & Broadcom Crystal HD 1080p
InputMulti-touch Capacitive dual-touch, Pressure sensitive
Camera1.3 Mega Pixel
ConnectivityBluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Wireless Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
Power4 hour battery [2]
Online servicesApp Store
Dimensions11.6" x 7.7" x 0.55" (295 x 195 x 14.0 mm)
Mass2.09 pounds (950 g)

The ExoPC is a Tablet PC, in slate form, that uses Windows 7 Home Premium as its operating system, and is designed by the company of the same name, based in Quebec, Canada[3]. The ExoPC Slate is manufactured by Pegatron[4]. The launch of the first ExoPC slate is expected by the end of October[when?] in Canada through the company Hypertechnologie Ciara[5]. Hypertechnologie Ciara will market the slate under the name Ciara Vibe[6]. Pobitas markets the EXOPC as Mobi-One in Southern Europe and North Africa.[7] Leader Computers markets the EXOPC in Australia. The ExoPC company is currently[when?] in negotiations with potential partners for the distribution rights of the ExoPC Slate in other regions, including the United States and the rest of Europe.[citation needed]. ExoPC has been made available for pre-orders in the Microsoft Online Store and is now out of stock.

Hardware

The architecture is based on an Intel Atom-M Pineview N450 CPU that is clocked at 1.66 GHz, and includes 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM and 32GB of SSD storage in its basic version, with an alternative model having a larger 64GB SSD.

The ExoPC is also equipped with an accelerometer, which lets the display change from a portrait mode to a landscape mode by turning the slate in either direction. Internally it has four mini-PCIe slots of which 3 provide space for full length cards and 1 half length. 3 of these slots are in use and the 4th is available, but intended for a WWAN card. The unit provides a SIM card slot as well so in theory, the slate could be used with virtually any major carrier that provides service associated with a sim card such as T-Mobile, AT&T, and soon Verizon LTE (according to some rumors). A hardware tear-down with high-resolution photos and detailed hardware identification is in progress at http://AllDroid.org[8] by owner Rainabba[9].

Display

The ExoPC has a 11.6 inch diagonal, capacitive multi-touch screen. The screen has a resolution of 1366 × 768 pixels (WXGA), a 16:9 ratio, and has 135 pixels per inch. This screen will have two points of simultaneous touch sensing for the product launch.

A light sensor built into the front of the tablet will automatically adjust the display brightness to ambient condition.

It will also be possible to use a stylus for precision work, such as hand drawn art and graphic works.

Connectivity

The ExoPC offers connectivity equivalent to that of a standard laptop:

External Power Supply

Recharging the battery is done through a standard external power supply:

  • Size: 85mm x 33mm x 25mm (3.4" x 1.3" x 1.0")
  • Weight: 950 grams (33.51 ozs)
  • Input: 100-240V
  • Output: 19 V 2.1 Amp
  • Recharging can also be done through a dock that is sold as a separate accessory.

Software Features

Operating system

The ExoPC use Microsoft Windows 7 as its operating system. The company has developed a GUI interface around the standard Windows 7 GUi, nicknamed by the ExoPC community as the Connect Four Interface[10], due to its full screen of interactive circles arranged in a grid pattern. A dedicated button on the touch-screen interface will minimize the ExoPC layer and reveal the Windows 7 desktop, allowing the user to have the ExoPC Slate act as a standard Windows computer when needed.

Applications

Pre-installed Applications

The ExoPC comes with the following pre-installed applications.

Store Specific Applications

An application library, similar to the Apple App Store or the Android Market will be available later for the device.[citation needed].

Feedback

The tablet captured the attention of several blogs and websites in the Summer of 2010, being heralded as a possible alternative to the iPad[11]. However, early reviews criticized the weight and battery life of the final product[12], as well of a lot of missing features the interface itself, sluggishness of the internet browser, and difficulties to use the on-screen keyboard[13].

References

  1. ^ "ExoPC Slate". ExoPC. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
  2. ^ http://www.exopc.com/en/exopc-slate.php
  3. ^ http://www.exopc.com
  4. ^ "ExoPC slate delayed thanks to Pegatron assembly line issue". slipperybrick.com. 2010-10-04. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
  5. ^ http://www.ciara-tech.com
  6. ^ http://exopc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=679
  7. ^ http://www.probitas.pt/detalheProduto.aspx?ido=18101
  8. ^ "[WIP] Tear down photos and hardware details". alldroid.org. 2011-02-13. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  9. ^ "Contributions, ramblings, and rants from Rainabba". alldroid.org. 2011-02-13. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  10. ^ "ExoPC Slate hands-on". Engadget. 2010-05-30. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
  11. ^ "ExoPC Slate Hands-On: The Windows 7 Tablet We've Been Waiting For". laptopmag.com. 2010-06-02. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
  12. ^ "ExoPC Slate Hands-On: The Windows 7 Tablet We've Been Waiting For". netbooknews.com. 2010-11-11. Retrieved 2010-11-13. The biggest draw back of the system so far appears to be battery life and that they are asking you to be patient while they work with their community to built a tablet everyone will love.
  13. ^ "ExoPC Slate review". Engadget. 2010-10-57. Retrieved 2010-11-13. Microsoft's lacking consumer touch features, it's not anywhere close to done, and thus requires Windows 7 to fully operate. Yet ultimately, it's Windows 7 -- and the power-hungry parts needed to run it -- that end up crippling the ExoPC the most.(...)With that said, $599 is a lot of money to bet on a platform that isn't ready and a piece of hardware that must be plugged into the wall for the better part of the day {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

See also

  • WeTab - German version with the MeeGo-OS, but the same hardware
  • [1] - Official company website
  • [2] - Manufacturer website
  • [3] - Website of Hypertechnologie Ciara, Inc.
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