Toshiba displays 12", 13.3" & 16.1" notebooks with multi-touch
When Microsoft releases Windows 7, Toshiba plans to offer notebooks that support multi-touch. Toshiba has concepts of two of these three Notebooks on display. The first was the familiar convertible Tablet PC, Toshiba Portege M750 with a working prototype of a Wacom digitizer that supports multi-touch, using capacitive touch (fingertips).
Then, they showed another with standard clamshell design using the same digitizer. This one has a 13.3" display, and Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
The third, not on display, will be a 16.1" display and will use a Wacom digitizer too.
ASUS' all-in-one PC with touch: Eee Top ET1602
If you were a 3Com Audrey or webpad hopeful, then you'll be interested in seeing the new generation of Internet PCs. Designed for families looking to have a PC for browsing, casual games, and home applications all with the familiar Windows XP Home operating system, the ASUS Eee Top ET1602 offers easy ways to interact using pen and touch.
ASUS Eee Top ET1602 in black. You can interact by using your finger or pen.
ASUS Eee Top ET1602 is available in white and with a USB keyboard.
ASUS Eee Top ET1602 Specifications:
- 15.6" display
- Single point touch supported (finger or pen)
- Intel Atom N270 microprocessor with 945GSE + ICH7 chipset
- 1GB DDRII memory
- 160GB hard drive, SATA, 5400RPM
- 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN
- 802.11n WiFi
- 4 Hi-Fi speakers x 2+ SRS Premium Sound System
- 6 USB 2.0 ports
- Card reader
- 3 audio ports for 5.1 channel
- Mic port
- 65W power adapter, 19V DC, 3.42A
- Windows XP Home
- 9.5lbs
ASUS Eee PC T101H Convertible PC
Ready for the next version of the ASUS Eee PC? We were able to test drive a prototype during CES and were pleased with this upcoming model. The new ASUS Eee PC T101H is a convertible PC with touch. The 180 degree swivel hinge allows the display to rotate around and lay the display flat into a slate form factor.
ASUS Eee PC T101H Specification:
- 10.2" display
- Touch screen
- 1024x600 display resolution
- Intel Atom N270, 1.6GHz
- Intel GMA 950 graphics
- Integrated webcamera
- 3 USB ports
- SSD expansion slot
- Card slot supports SD, MMC, SDHC
- Headphone jack
- Mic jack
- Wireless & LAN
- VGA connector
- Array microphones
- TV antenna (option)
- Kensington lock
- LED backlit display for lower power
- Available in black or white
- Windows XP Home, SP3 & expected to support Windows 7 in the future
ASUS plans to start shipping the T101H in June.
ASUS will also offer the T91 with 8.9" display and Intel Atom Z520 processor. The Eee PC T91 is expected to start shipping in March.
ASUS Eee PC T101H has a swivel hinge for a convertible design
ASUS Eee T101H offers a small, ultra-portable design
Comparing the Eee T101H thickness to the iPhone
Left side: 2 USB ports and SSD expansion slot. You can see the flat battery below.
Slim profile of the ASUS Eee PC T101H
Right side: Memory card slot supports MMC, SD, SDHC; headset jack, mic jack, USB port, TV antenna.
Back: Power connector, LAN, VGA, Kensington lock.
Webcamera with two array microphone input along top of display
Pen stores in display area
TouchTV demos in Microsoft exhibit @ CES 2009
TouchTV Networks provided optical overlays for TVs using NextWindow for the Microsoft Windows 7 exhibit at #ces09. We saw a fun demo that mapped the exhibit, then drilled into topics in the area. Touch interface made it easy to go through.In store kiosks are one possible use, but on the consumer side the possibilities for nautral interaction are great.
ASUS Origami concept notebook
A favorite vendor to visit with is ASUS. With a larger exhibit area than in previous years, and more mobile PCs on display than ever before, ASUS demonstrated its commitment to innvoation, environment, openness to suggestions, and agility to be able to accomplish.
ASUS concept products included Origami. Not the Origami software from Microsoft. Rather, ASUS Origami is a foldable notebook design inspired by the art of folding paper.
ASUS Origami is a simple form study at the moment, but you can see how ASUS wants to make the PC thin and ergonomic. The keyboard area is raised to improve ventilation.
Concept mobile PC inspired on folding paper.
ASUS Origami concept notebook.
Full keyboard on ASUS Origami concept.
Close-up of raised keyboard and ventilation.