Sony prepping Windows 8 tablet slider?
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The Vaio U is a tablet/notebook hybrid device with a keyboard that slides out. Concept hardware was shown at CES in January, but a lot of concept hardware never gets shipped as a real product. With the marketing material revealed, it would appear that Sony is a bit more serious about this particular tablet concept.
Depending on when the device comes to market it’s possible it could ship with Windows 7, but there’s almost no demand for Windows 7 tablets, so we expect the launch to be delayed until Windows 8 is available. The new Metro UI in Windows 8 lends itself to these sorts of dual-purpose touchscreen devices. It will work as a slightly chunky slate when closed, running the same apps you can use on your Windows Phone 8 handset, and then slide it open when you need to do some serious spreadsheets, or finish out that thesis you’ve been procrastinating on.
Does Sony’s tablet hybrid appeal to any of you?
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source: Pocketnow via electronista
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11 Comments
2. cepcamba posted on 07 Mar 2012, 15:55 5 2
This is what I've been waiting for!
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Then dual boot for Android! :)
3. Jyakotu posted on 07 Mar 2012, 16:23 3 0
I would definitely look into this because this makes more sense to me as a tablet. Then again, I'll always prefer a physical QWERTY keyboard to a virtual one. Hope this actually makes it to market.
11. ayephoner posted on 08 Mar 2012, 07:17 0 0
i agree. i think these and transformer type tablets, or even every tablet having a bluetooth keyboard is the future for this market.
4. 7thspaceman posted on 07 Mar 2012, 16:30 1 0
like I said before a Sony windows 8 Tablet with Sony Music and Movies plus Microsft Xbox games and the ability to play Sony play station games sold with a blue tooth game controller would be a dream Tablet for adult gamers and KIds to have. Wow what a very
Powerful product for Sony to have. Go Sony GO.. Make some money baby
6. snowgator posted on 07 Mar 2012, 18:10 2 0
I am so impressed with Sony lately. I really hope they follow through with this. This style would be the only I would consider a tablet over a more conventional laptop. Really interested.....
7. -box- posted on 07 Mar 2012, 19:00 1 0
Oh yes please. If its keyboard is as good as the VAIO F-series, it'll be wonderful... just give it plenty of USB ports
8. Hildy posted on 07 Mar 2012, 20:19 0 0
YES. Depending on size, weight, and stylus support. I've been looking for this since my OQO 02 died.
10. Henrik posted on 08 Mar 2012, 05:24 1 0
Any tablet with Windows 8 (on ARM or x86) that I buy will have to have a keyboard attachable, so if it's built-in by default - even better! And since I'm a Sony fanboy too ... ;P
12. Alp1111 posted on 21 Apr 2012, 03:52 1 0
i am a sony fan. and i really love sony products. this is one of my favourites.
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