Flash supporting iPad lookalike is trying to do right, what the iPad does wrong
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware
With Apples success in the past, their will undoubtedly be copycats. Trying to recreate what Apple has done so well; reap their success. And I don’t think many have really succeeded; but the ExoPC Slate looks to fill some of the holes in the iPad’s spec sheet.
From the front, this Slate has the beauty of the iPad; it’s whats on the back and inside that gives Apple a run for their money. Flash support, the biggest complaint I’ve seen so far about the iPad, is present on the ExoPC Slate. So none of those pesky lego bricks in your web browsing experience.
Now lets get down and dirty with these specs and find what’s on the inside. Unlike the iPad, this Slate doesn’t just have an enlarged version of WiMo 6; it has a real computer operating system, Windows 7. And they also didn’t waste time making their own chip and put in a Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz one instead. Other specs include 2GB of DDR2 RAM and 32GB SSD with SDcard expansion.
Hardware-wise, they also beat the iPad in a few ways. Most notably, is the 1.3-megapixel webcam, the second biggest complaint I’ve seen about the iPad. But the 3 USB ports on the ExoPC Slate are what really make this tablet a home computer. Being able to transfer your documents through flash drives instead of through iTunes is a two thumbs-up from me.
For $599, you can get a 32GB iPad or the ExoPC Slate. I guess it all depends on what your looking for in a tablet. If you’re looking for a big-screen iTouch, than the iPad is your new best friend. But if you’re looking for an actual tablet PC, than ExoPC have something for you. Both products are available in March; but if you want an iffy prototype with a variation of materials and without multitouch, and are willing to pay more for it, you can get a prototype of the ExoPC Slate now.
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