What is tablet PC?
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A tablet PC is usually a fully functional laptop PC, equipped with a stylus and, often, a touch screen. This form factor is intended for mobility where laptops/notebooks may be impractical or unwieldy, or do not provide the needed functionality. The term tablet PC was made popular in a product announced in 2001 by Microsoft. It was a pen-enabled computer conforming to hardware specifications devised by Microsoft and running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition OS. |
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| 2010-02-01 | Will iPad live up to its hype? Consumers, analysts voice out their praises and concerns on Apple's latest hot gadget—the iPad tablet. |
| 2013-01-10 | Wi-Fi module eases home network setup TI's SimpleLink WiFi CC3000 module touts a Wi-Fi configuration process that allows multiple in-home devices without displays to connect to a Wi-Fi network via a smartphone or tablet. |
| 2011-08-18 | Why Microsoft should buy Nokia EBN editor-in-chief Bolaji Ojo gives his take on why Microsoft and Nokia should join forces to strengthen their position in the high-tech wireless handset and tablet PC market. |
| 2011-03-23 | Video ICs offer wide range of output Chrontel debuts mixed-signal CH7033, CH7034, CH7035 low-power video ICs for mobile Internet devices, netbooks, tablet computers, portable e-book readers, and smartphones. |
| 2010-08-18 | VGA camera is 1.95mm for ultra-thin portables OmniVision's 1.95mm VGA sensor is built with the company's backside illumination technology for integration into sub-2mm LCDs for next generation notebooks, netbooks and tablet computers. |
| 2010-07-28 | User-driven IT penetrates enterprise, challenges security The influence of end users on enterprise IT decisions is increasing as smart phones, netbooks and tablet PCs set afoot in the workplace. The phenomenon poses a challenge for enterprise security chiefs, whose roadmaps now factor in enabling a new era of choice computing. The influence of end users on enterprise IT decisions is increasing as smart phones, netbooks and tablet PCs set afoot in the workplace. The phenomenon poses a challenge for enterprise security chiefs, whose roadmaps now factor in enabling a new era of choice computing. |
| 2012-02-10 | Uphill climb for Sony's new CEO Hirai needs to recapture the innovative spirit Sony once had and regain lost ground from competitors, such as Apple and Samsung, whose mobile phones and tablet offerings are dominating the market. |
| 2010-09-06 | Trident to license foundational MEMC patents Trident Microsystems Inc. announced plans to pursue license agreements with TV OEMs and consumer electronics semiconductor providers for several of its Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation (MEMC) patents. Trident Microsystems Inc. announced plans to pursue license agreements with TV OEMs and consumer electronics semiconductor providers for several of its Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation (MEMC) patents. These MEMC patents are essential to enhancing picture quality of LCD displays in televisions, computer monitors, tablet computers, mobile phones and other consumer electronics devices. |
| 2011-07-20 | Thinner, portable electronics push demand for slim glass The growing sales of tablet PCs and mid-to-small size electronic products are driving the demand for thinner glass panels. |
| 2012-07-04 | The CMOS-mobile apps connection The two biggest markets for logic chips are, of course, mobile (smartphone and tablet) and PC devices. These markets are now steering the technology direction and defining the winners and losers. |
| 2013-04-16 | Success of flat panel displays hinged on smartphones, tablets Smartphone and tablet PC demand will drive small/medium flat panel display revenue to $71.5 billion in 2016, NPD DisplaySearch forecasts. |
| 2010-02-02 | ST has rights over 'iPad' trademark A French newspaper reported that STMicroelectronics NV owns a registered trademark on "iPad," the same name Apple Inc. gave to the much-hyped tablet-style computer unveiled Jan. 28. |
| 2012-05-18 | SSD runs two encryption engines, targets COTS, embedded markets Dane-Elec's mySSD O-Series is engineered for the embedded computing, server, notebook, and tablet categories in military, public safety, utility, homeland security and mining applications. |
| 2011-06-16 | SMSC tech targets PC, gaming apps SMSC released KleerNet technology, a wireless audio connectivity solution for PC, tablet, home theater and gaming. |
| 2010-09-16 | Smart phones, tablets expand TFT LCD display market Global shipments of TFT LCD panels used in smart phones, tablet PCs and other products needing small- and medium-sized displays, will reach 2.3 billion units in 2010, according to iSuppli. |
| 2013-02-07 | Smart devices to thrive in 2013, says analyst TrendForce forecasts further growth in TV displays, LED penetration, tablet market, NFC technology and smartphones boasting large displays and resolution. |
| 2012-04-16 | Samsung's flexible AMOLED to intimidate market The Korean firm's AMOLED display's higher cost is less competitive in the price-oriented tablet market, but 'Youm" may turn things around for the company. |
| 2011-02-21 | Samsung selects RFMD parts for 3G/4G phones, tablets RF Micro Devices reports that Samsung Electronics has selected RFMD's PowerSmart power platforms and WiFi components for its Galaxy S 2 smart phone and Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet PC. |
| 2013-03-06 | ROHM's PMIC tweaked for latest Atom platform Supporting "Bay Trail", Intel's latest atom based platform, ROHM's PMIC is aimed at ultra-thin form factor tablet and convertible devices. |
| 2011-06-24 | RGB-split technology enables split display QuickLogic has announced that its RGB-split technology with display signal splitting architecture has been system verified and is ready for adoption into foldable tablet computers and smartphones. |
| 2010-10-15 | RFMD to provide Samsung Galaxy tab components Samsung selects RF Micro Devices to provide three Wi-Fi components for Galaxy Tab tablet |
| 2012-07-13 | Recent teardown reveals Nexus 7's BOM Google's new Nexus 7 tablet carries a bill of materials of $151.75 |
| 2011-01-11 | Persona ICE Platform powers tablets, enables connected home Designed in a low power 40nm CMOS silicon process, Broadcom's next-gen Persona ICE Solution gets picked by Compal Electronics to address growing tablet and connected home market. |
| 2007-12-20 | Omron tips 'first' global WiMAX antenna for notebooks Omron Corp. has introduced a global WiMAX band polymer antenna, the HAWK-WMX, for laptops, notebooks, tablet and ultramobile PCs. |
| 2013-01-09 | Nvidia, Qualcomm take lead in apps processors According to reports from Strategy Analytics, Nvidia took the lead in the tablet market while Qualcomm lead in the smartphone space. |
| 2012-08-10 | Nvidia bets on Nexus 7 as best fit for Android enthusiasts Google's partner Nvidia claims that the Nexus 7 tablet, powered by Tegra 3, is the most user-friendly Android device to date. |
| 2011-06-28 | Notebook ODM shipment grows, threats seen ahead Research arm DRAMeXchange reported June shipment growth of notebook ODMs, but sees previous generation platforms, sluggish consumer purchase in Europe, and tablet PCs as threats. |
| 2010-11-22 | New Snapdragon offers 5x performance Based on a 28nm process, the latest version of Qualcomm's chipset for smart phones and tablet computers features a new CPU core. |
| 2012-03-20 | New iPad packs IC design wins A teardown of Apple Inc.'s latest iPad offering by consumer electronics repair company iFixit Inc. reveals design wins for the tablet. |
| 2012-09-14 | MobileFPGA from Lattice aimed at smartphones, tablets The iCE40 HX Series mobileFPGA family claims to be an ultra-low power, tablet-targeted series that performs 80 percent faster than the iCE65 Series. |
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