Dell Inspiron Duo stocked on the Tablet PC and Netbook aisles in stores

Dell’s new Inspiron Duo is another one of those devices suffering from a serious identity crisis. It just cannot decide if it is a tablet or a netbook.

This in itself is nothing new, but the Duo does use some niftily innovative features to achieve its transition. The keyboard and lid frame of the device are just the same as on your standard netbook. The screen however, is mounted on a pivot within the frame, and can flip 180 degrees with startling ease.

Once the screen is locked into its opposite position, simply close the lid and – as if by magic – the device is now a tablet. The 10.1 inch screen is both touch screen and keyboard compatible.

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Samsung TX100 Tablet PC / Netbook hybrid on Windows 7 will be out soon

At CES, Samsung unveiled the TX100, a tablet/netbook hybrid that looks set to be the flagship of a flotilla of releases in 2011.

The Intel Atom powered PC supports Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS and features a sliding 10.1 inch touchscreen. Sliding the TX100’s screen backwards not only reveals a physical keyboard for netbook use, but also triggers the appearance of a “netbook-style user interface” on the desktop.

Samsung are hoping this simple transition will give the TX100 the edge over other, similar devices, and also had a few words to say about possible applications for the device.

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RIM Co-CEO, Jim Balsillie, outlines 2011 for the BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet PC

RIM co-chief executive, Jim Balsillie has been talking about RIM, BlackBerry, the PlayBook Tablet and how RIM aim to dominate 2011.

RIM’s BlackBerry smartphone has carved out a reputation as a reliable and versatile device, but the brand’s image has suffered in 2010 at the hands of trendier Apple and Android devices. The company will be hoping that a New Year onslaught on the tablet market will be enough to boost their profile.

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Import the new Fujitsu T580 Tablet PC come Netbook Hybrid, with free stylus

Fujitsu’s new T580 tablet netbook is now available on import.

The T580 was unveiled a few weeks ago and uses an ingenious rotatable screen to flip the device between tablet and netbook.

The screen is mounted on a pivot and can be used either upright with a keyboard – like a regular netbook – or rotated and lain flat, transforming it into a tablet. Obviously, the device supports both touch screen and keyboard technology.

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Is it an iPad? is it a Netbook? It’s the new Crux 360 iPad Carry Case

The new Crux 360 ipad carry case has struck another blow to the netbook market in the run up to Christmas.

The product’s main selling point is that it solves the tablet’s keyboard problem, without sacrificing its portability. When closed, the case appears just like any other tablet case, but on opening it reveals a nifty little keyboard attachment built into one half of the case.

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Netbooks vs Tablets: Asus predict 2011 netbook sales increase

Netbook manufacturers Asus have predicted increasing sales in 2011, despite stiff competition from the big Tablet companies.

A press release from Asus predicted that the company will be shifting 14 million units of Notebooks next year, as well as experiencing five percent rise in motherboard sales, in line with the growing PC market.

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ARM vs Intel CPU fight heats up as Intel get aggressive in the Netbook and Tablet PC market

Processor company, Intel, have announced plans to increase their focus on the burgeoning tablet market with the formation of a new division.

Intel will be hoping that the ‘Netbook and Tablet Group’ will make them some serious gains, in a section of the market currently dominated by rival, ARM.

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Dell adds touch to Studio XPS laptops – are touchscreen laptops a fad?

Dell have re-launched their Studio XPS series of laptops and added touch screen functionality to the devices.

With the onslaught of touch screen laptops and tablet computers, people are wondering whether touch screen computers are indeed the next best thing. How does a touch screen laptop or computer fare against traditional computers?

Dell laptops recently joined the touch screen bandwagon. They released the Dell Studio 17, a 17.3 inch touch screen laptop, which is powerful, has brilliant audio-playback capability, and sports a comprehensive multi-touch management hub. It does sound too good to be true, right? It’s packed with features that would surely quench the thirst of tech-savvy people. What are some of these features? Read on.

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Kindle Vs iPad? Choose the eReader / eBook Reader that Best Suits You

An e-book reader, more commonly called eReader, is an electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital books and periodicals and uses e-ink technology to display content to its readers. Simply put, it’s a portable device that allows you to upload numerous e-books in one gadget so you can basically stash a dozen or so of your favorite reads in one slim and handy gadget.

eReaders are perfect for people who love to read; but since an eReader has several other features, it’s best to focus on these to find out which features are appropriate for your needs before you head out and buy yourself the first one you like.

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There’s an app for that – How the tablet computer is changing the way we work.

A tablet computer, or what other people refer to as ‘Slate PC’, is a portable personal computer that offers touch based operation via the finger or a supplied stylus. This basically means that there are no potentially cumbersome keyboards or mice to deal with and plays into Steve Jobs vision of a future without buttons.

Since tablet computers are very handy, they are ideal for people who are always on the go. With a tablet, you can easily record everything with a small device that functions as something in between a laptop and a smartphone. With the portability of both and internet access where ever you are.

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