Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and featuring an 11.6” screen, the powerful but portable Windows 7 device will be available this month at S$1,688.
The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 can be used as a tablet or be used as a desktop.
The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 is 12.9mm (0.5”) in thinness and weighs only 860g.
The docking station for the tablet.
When connected to the docking station, and the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse (both sold separately), the Slate operates as a desktop PC.
The docking station provides the interface to other devices and enables the flexibility to sync to a larger monitor.
On its own, the SLATE PC Series 7 can used as an ultra-portable device just like a tablet. Battery life is up to 6 hours.
Used as a desktop when docked in and connected to optional Bluetooth keyboard.
Multiple input methods from touch screen keyboard to digital pen ensure make it a flexible solution for capturing, creating and presenting content on the go, using Microsoft Office 2010 or via web applications.
Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 (S$1,688)
An integrated microphone and dual 2MP (front) / 3MP (rear) cameras record audio/visual files, which can be stored and shared via the full-sized USB port or Wi-Fi, WiMAX and HSPA+ connection.
The SuperBright Plus 11.6” HD display provides outstanding picture quality and text-readability with 400nit brightness – 100% brighter than normal laptop displays, enabling full visual experience even outdoors.
The SLATE PC Series 7 boots up in 15 seconds and wakes from standby in 2 seconds.
Below are the key specifications.
| System Configuration |
| CPU |
Intel Huron River Core i5 2467M / Core i3 |
| Operating System |
Genuine Windows 7 Professional |
| LCD |
11.6” HD display, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400nit brightness, PLS(view angle>=170 degree) |
| GFX |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Memory |
2GB / 4GB DDR3 1333MHz |
| Storage |
64 / 128 GB SSD |
| Webcam |
Front : 2.0M, Rear: 3.0M |
| WWAN |
HSPA+ (802.11 bgn) |
| PAN |
BT 3.0 |
| Battery |
40Wh (up to 6 hours – based on Mobile Mark test) |
| Dimensions/Wt |
12.9mm / 860g (0.5” / 1.89lbs) |
| Input / Output |
| Input |
Capacitive Touch + Digitizer/ AF Coating, Durable Glass |
| Ports |
1x USB2.0 (Type A), m-HDMI, Audio (in/out), micro SD slot |
| Dock Connector |
Interface: USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, DC-in, HDMI |
| Keyboard |
Bluetooth keyboard (optional) |
There is a 1.2M pixel front Camera and a 5M pixel rear Camera. The standard range of sensors are included: G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-Compass, GPS.
The docking keyboard comes with two USB 2.0 ports, one card reader (MMC/SD/SDHC) and a touch pad. It can be purchased in the UK for an additional £50 and in the US for an additional US$149 over the base price of the tablet alone.
