One of the most anticipated developments in the computer industry this year is the Tablet.  The tablet that we usually know is the flat surface input device where we draw images using a stylus, similar to what we do when we draw images with a pencil on a paper.  The tablet PC more commonly known now is a slate-shaped portable computer with a touchscreen display that can be operated on by using a stylus or the fingertip.  An external keyboard is an option and is usually connected either through USB or Bluetooth.  Early applications were in specialized fields like factories, health care and restaurants.  The Tablet was in recent years embraced by leading PC manufacturers such as Acer, Asus, Fujitsu, HP and Lenovo to name a few, which made it possible for the product to find its way in consumer hands.  Probably the most anticipated development that brought much excitement to consumers these days is the news that Apple will be coming out with its own version of the tablet that is rumored to be called the iSlate.  What worries other vendors is it is expected to somehow take a slice of the market not only from competing tablet products but also from related products like the e-book reader and netbooks.

Following the success of the Apple Iphone, Apple’s new invention is The Apple Tablet. It has a 10 inch screen, and when I saw it looked just like a giant iPhone, with a black back. The tablet is as a secondary screen/touchpad for iMacs and MacBooks.
Its coming out late January, so get your credit cards out, its right around the corner. It will cost between $700-$1000 according to rumors on the Internet.

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Asus has unveiled a new 8.9” multi-touch netbook, the Eee PC T91. This convertible tablet netbook allows you to choose among three modes to work in – XP Mode, Widget Mode, and Touch Mode. Viewing, rotating or editing pictures will be a snap using the touch up tools in FotoFun. The netbook’s intuitive TouchSuite software also makes taking down notes or leaving memos easy. When converted into tablet form, it can be easily cradled in one arm allowing you to scribble notes or surf the net while walking.
The Eee PC T91 also has a TV tuner, two built-in card readers and a highly-durable ergonomic stylus that can be easily kept in the netbook.