X2's iTablet rival for Apple's iPad
submitted by markodonoghue on 09 February 2010
Apple have decided on using the phrase 'iPad' for it's new product but 'iTablet' was also on the cards. Now a UK computer supplier called 'X2' are claiming the 'iTablet' name for its own.
The iTablet range features at least two models: one with a 12in, 1024 x 768 display and the other with a 10.2in screen of the same resolution. Both are based on Intel chips with "up to 1.6GHz with 2GB of cache". X2 wouldn't say which chip but the full technical details will be released in a few weeks time.
These tablets contain up to 250GB of hard drive storage, three USB 2.0 ports, optional HDMI output and a 1.3Mpwebcam. Also, fully equipped with Bluetooth, optional 3G and GSM, as well as built-in 802.11b/g.
The iTablet is 252 x 192 x 35mm and weighs 1.18kg, so it's a bit less slender than Apple's alternative iPad. Then again, the iTablet runs a full-scale multi-tasking Windows 7 OS.
X2 announced that the iTablet line will go on sale in April and will be available in a range of solid and metallic colours including white, grey, pink, blue, red, yellow and black. X2 is also keeping quiet about the pricing so this will be the deciding factor on how X2 as a company will do against Apple in the 'tablet' grudge.
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Mark O'Donoghue
Associated Links:
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2010/02/05/x2_unveils_itablet/
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