Samsung Series 7 Slate vs Asus Eee Slate EP121 vs Microsoft Surface Pro:Who is the boss?
Samsung Series 7 Slate One of the Series 7 Slate's distinguishing features is its dual-input pen and touch digitizer. Samsung uses Wacom's technology, which in my experience provides the most fluid and accurate inking experience available.Samsung's Series 7 Slate is a powerful touch-screen Windows 7 PC, with a very Windows-8-like optional interface.The Series 7 tablet is sold worldwide, with different configurations offered in each region. In the US, at least, there are four pre-built models ranging in price from $1,099 to $1,349.
Across the board, it comes with that same Core i5-2467M processor and 4GB of RAM, and are rated for up to seven hours of battery life.The Samsung Series 7 Slate is the most attractive Windows 7 tablet going. It’s also the most powerful, and the one with the best accessories thanks to its included Wacom stylus, media dock and wireless keyboard. Other details, such as the 802.11 b/g/n radio, Intel HD 3000 graphics card and 1366 x 768 resolution are also non-negotiable.
But it suffers from some build-quality issues; Onscreen typing is finicky and headache-inducing. The sold-separately dock and keyboard are practically required.
The bottom line: Samsung’s Slate is pretty much the best Windows 7 tablet. The Samsung Series 7 Slate 700T is the fastest Windows 7 tablet we've tested, and paired with its optional accessories, it provides a very laptop-like experience, but one marred by the typical awkward onscreen Windows typing experience.
Specifications
Display type11.6 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes
OSMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
RAM4 GB - DDR3 SDRAM
ProcessorIntel Core i5 1.6 GHz
Wireless connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bBluetooth 3.0 HSIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)11.7 in x 0.5 in x 7.2 in
Weight2 lbs Price;$1,000.00 to $1,369.99 VS Asus Eee Slate EP121 This Windows 7 tablet is aimed far more at professionals than those looking for their daily hit of Angry Birds. The 1,280x800 display resolution looks sharp and is large enough to watch native 720p video or browse the web with minimal horizontal scrolling. High Definition playback was impressively smooth thanks to Intel’s integrated graphics, which can also output to an external display using the mini-HDMI port. With a sharp design and a powerful Intel Core i5 CPU, theAsus Eee Slate EP121 is a Windows tablet that doesn't feel like a toy.
but,The battery life is terrible. While we accept that this is due to the high-performance CPU and large screen, it doesn't make it a particularly easy pill to swallow. Starting at about $1,000, this is a lot more expensive than some other popular tablets, and no matter how good the hardware, Window 7 just isn't made for fingertip input.
THE BOTTOM LINE Asus has a fresh take on the oft-maligned Windows tablet in the fast-running Eee Slate EP121, a touch-screen slate coupled with its own Bluetooth keyboard. Key Features: 12.1in 1,280 x 800 IPS display, Gorilla Glass ; Intel Core i5-470UM, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD ; Capacitive screen, Wacom digitizer with stylus; USB 2.0 and mini-HDMI, Bluetooth; Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Manufacturer: Asus
Price:$999
VS Microsoft Surface Pro Making your mind up about the Surface Pro is less about what it is and what it does and more about what you want out of a tablet. As a hybrid PC it's an undeniable compromise - but that's no bad thing.The Microsoft Surface Pro fits a full ultrabook experience in a compact 10-inch tablet. Thanks to the ingenious Type and Touch covers, it offers a comfortable interface and typing experience. The clean, crisp design and sharp 1080p screen rise above the competition.
But, The battery life is disappointing, and more ports would be nice. The 64GB model barely has any free storage. It costs as much as a regular laptop, especially because the cool keyboard cover isn't included by default.
The bottom line: The Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying the Surface Pro, but we're holding out for a future, more polished generation of the device.
Windows 8 Pro (64-bit); 1.7GHz IntelCore i5; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,600MHz; 32MB (Sharedl) Intel HD 4000; 128GB Micron SSD Specifications
Release date02/9/13
Display type10.6 inColor TFT active matrix - Yes
OSMicrosoft Windows 8 Pro
RAM4 GB
Processor3rd Gen Core i5Intel
Wireless connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)0.53 in10.8 in 6.8 in
Weight903 g Price;$899.99
Across the board, it comes with that same Core i5-2467M processor and 4GB of RAM, and are rated for up to seven hours of battery life.The Samsung Series 7 Slate is the most attractive Windows 7 tablet going. It’s also the most powerful, and the one with the best accessories thanks to its included Wacom stylus, media dock and wireless keyboard. Other details, such as the 802.11 b/g/n radio, Intel HD 3000 graphics card and 1366 x 768 resolution are also non-negotiable.
But it suffers from some build-quality issues; Onscreen typing is finicky and headache-inducing. The sold-separately dock and keyboard are practically required.
The bottom line: Samsung’s Slate is pretty much the best Windows 7 tablet. The Samsung Series 7 Slate 700T is the fastest Windows 7 tablet we've tested, and paired with its optional accessories, it provides a very laptop-like experience, but one marred by the typical awkward onscreen Windows typing experience.
Specifications
Display type11.6 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes
OSMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
RAM4 GB - DDR3 SDRAM
ProcessorIntel Core i5 1.6 GHz
Wireless connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bBluetooth 3.0 HSIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)11.7 in x 0.5 in x 7.2 in
Weight2 lbs Price;$1,000.00 to $1,369.99 VS Asus Eee Slate EP121 This Windows 7 tablet is aimed far more at professionals than those looking for their daily hit of Angry Birds. The 1,280x800 display resolution looks sharp and is large enough to watch native 720p video or browse the web with minimal horizontal scrolling. High Definition playback was impressively smooth thanks to Intel’s integrated graphics, which can also output to an external display using the mini-HDMI port. With a sharp design and a powerful Intel Core i5 CPU, theAsus Eee Slate EP121 is a Windows tablet that doesn't feel like a toy.
but,The battery life is terrible. While we accept that this is due to the high-performance CPU and large screen, it doesn't make it a particularly easy pill to swallow. Starting at about $1,000, this is a lot more expensive than some other popular tablets, and no matter how good the hardware, Window 7 just isn't made for fingertip input.
THE BOTTOM LINE Asus has a fresh take on the oft-maligned Windows tablet in the fast-running Eee Slate EP121, a touch-screen slate coupled with its own Bluetooth keyboard. Key Features: 12.1in 1,280 x 800 IPS display, Gorilla Glass ; Intel Core i5-470UM, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD ; Capacitive screen, Wacom digitizer with stylus; USB 2.0 and mini-HDMI, Bluetooth; Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Manufacturer: Asus
Price:$999
VS Microsoft Surface Pro Making your mind up about the Surface Pro is less about what it is and what it does and more about what you want out of a tablet. As a hybrid PC it's an undeniable compromise - but that's no bad thing.The Microsoft Surface Pro fits a full ultrabook experience in a compact 10-inch tablet. Thanks to the ingenious Type and Touch covers, it offers a comfortable interface and typing experience. The clean, crisp design and sharp 1080p screen rise above the competition.
But, The battery life is disappointing, and more ports would be nice. The 64GB model barely has any free storage. It costs as much as a regular laptop, especially because the cool keyboard cover isn't included by default.
The bottom line: The Surface Pro's gutsy design successfully reinvents the Windows 8 laptop by cramming an ultrabook experience into the body of a 10-inch tablet. Those wanting to go all-in on the tablet experience won't regret buying the Surface Pro, but we're holding out for a future, more polished generation of the device.
Windows 8 Pro (64-bit); 1.7GHz IntelCore i5; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,600MHz; 32MB (Sharedl) Intel HD 4000; 128GB Micron SSD Specifications
Release date02/9/13
Display type10.6 inColor TFT active matrix - Yes
OSMicrosoft Windows 8 Pro
RAM4 GB
Processor3rd Gen Core i5Intel
Wireless connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)0.53 in10.8 in 6.8 in
Weight903 g Price;$899.99
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