The Apple iPad public launch is just around the corner, today HP released a video showing its version of a 10” tablet called Slate, running Windows7 with capacitive touchscreen.
Both HP and Adobe are touting the support of Flash based contents so Web site featuring games, video, etc. can be viewed with the same experience as on the desktop browser. This is something that Apple iPad does not provide..
As you know, Windows 7 has capacitive touch screen support built-in, HP put an UI coat on top for app launching. The panning-pinching- zooming work similarly to the iPad. And like the iPad, it will also display digitized versions of magazines and newspapers.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3MSjwUrxT0[/youtube] Video link
“With this slate product, you’re getting a full web browsing experience in the palm of your hand,” posted Phil McKinney, vice president and chief technology officer for HP’s personal system group on the company’s blog. “No watered-down internet, no sacrifices.”
No pricing nor availability were revealed .
[Via Wired]
