itreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-03 01:15:16
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Tablets might be all the range at the moment, but tablets running Windows like the new Asus Eee Slate EP121 are few and far between. The main argument against the operating system and format match is that Windows just doesn't work well with the tablet...
Large screen that does Windows justice; bundled Bluetooth keyboard...
Heavy; expensive.
Asus has done well with the Eee Slate EP121, and it proves that Windows can work in a tablet format. But it's large, heavy, and expensive. Although it demonstrates that Windows can function in this format, the Asus Eee Slate EP121 also proves that it's...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-03 01:15:18
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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...
Sharp design, Powerful Intel Core i5 CPU, A Windows tablet that doesn't feel like a toy...
Expensive, Windows 7 just isn't made for fingertip input...
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As the tablet wars rage on, the iPad 2 is still one of the slickest tablet experiences around, while Windows 7 is generally regarded as the worst. That's hardly surprising, since Microsoft's OS wasn't primarily designed for either tablets or touch. Unfort...
Large IPS screen with Gorilla glass, Powerful and fast, excellent connectivity, Capacitive or stylus interaction, Windows 7 offers superb productivity potential, Premium wireless keyboard...
Very expensive, Windows 7 not designed for touch or tablets, Poor battery life, No 3G, Too large and heavy to hold one-handed...
Asus' Eee Slate EP121 is a unique Windows tablet that has a lot going for it. A beautiful 12.1in IPS screen offers both capacitive and pen feedback with the included Wacom stylus, making it an intriguing artist's and designer's tool. Powerful internals en...
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Take one look at the Eee Slate and it’s clear to see that Asus has produced something rather special; with sharp lines, plenty of brushed metal and a textured finish, it’s a great looking tablet. A huge 12.1in widescreen display also makes it something...
Quite possibly the fastest Windows-based tablet currently available, but it’s still impossible to justify the Eee Slate’s £1,000 price...
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There are two kinds of tablet in the world.The first is a new breed of consumer playthings, typified by the Apple iPad 2 and the likes of the Motorola Xoom.These tablets are designed for watching movies, playing games, browsing websites, creating music, t...
Incredible specification, Windows 7 compatibility, Excellent 12.1-inch screen, Wacom digitizer...
Woeful battery life, Weighty companion, Windows 7 isn't great on tablets, Not the cheapest option...
ForIncredible specificationWindows 7 compatibilityExcellent 12.1-inch screenWacom digitizer...
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The Asus Eee Slate EP121 is not designed to take on the iPad. It's important to get that out of the way immediately, because it's an unfair comparison made by pretty much everyone we've shown it to. This Windows 7 tablet is aimed far more at professionals...
Not without flaws, but as a professional tablet suited to graphical work it has a certain appeal...
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Apple's iPad, Motorola's Xoom, Acer's Iconia. The list goes on. Are you tired of all the tablet talk? Are you familiar with tablet PCs? Asus has the latest Windows-based tablet. We go over its features and show how it compares to more familiar tablets...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated: 2011-11-04 05:55:46
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Key Features12.1 inch 1,280 x 800 IPS display, Gorilla GlassIntel Core i5-470UM,4GB RAM, 64GB SSDCapacitive screen, Wacom digitizer with stylusUSB 2.0 and mini-HDMI, BluetoothWindows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Introduction, Design and CaseAs the tablet wars...
Large IPS screen with Gorilla glass; Powerful and fast, excellent connectivity; Capacitive or stylus interaction; Windows 7 offers superb productivity potential; Premium wireless keyboard...
Very expensive; Windows 7 not designed for touch or tablets; Poor battery life; No 3G; Too large and heavy to hold onehanded...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2011-11-04 05:55:49
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While there were several Windows tablets promised at CES this year, the only one we've seen to date has been Hanvon's BC10, a 10.1-inch tablet that felt like it lacked a bit of polish. Asus is the next to play the game with the Eee Slate EP121, and...
All the flexibility of Windows in a Tablet, Includes Art Rage 3, Pressure sensitive stylus, Sound is surprisingly good, Wellbuilt, Included case is quite useful...
The same old Windowstouch frustrations...
We've had reservations about Windows 7 as a touch OS ever since Microsoft announced it; however, the Eee Slate EP121 goes some way to alleviating those. It'll likely take Windows 8 to go all the way, and by then, it may be too late. Until then, the Eee...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-12-07 01:08:02
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The Eee Slate EP121 has an onscreen virtual keyboard and also comes with a physical Bluetooth keyboard. It's hardly the smallest thing we've ever seen and there's no room for it in the travel case. Unlike the Transformer, it really doesn't feel like it...
Full Window environment on a hybrid product, IPS display with incredibly good contrast, Powerful processor, Lots of connectors, very quiet, Some handy touchsensitive shortcuts...
Weight and size not really suited to mobile use, Battery life is far too short: just three hours, Physical keyboard feels like an unwanted extra...
The Asus Eee Slate EP121 can't decide whether it wants to be a tablet or a laptop with a stylus, but it still managed (just about) to convince us that the touchscreen version of Windows 7 has got something going for it. The great display and powerful p...
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At a glance, the Eee Slate EP121 is a big iPad that runs Windows 7. That’s about where the similarities end, though.I’m going to expand on that, but this little summary does a good job of succinctly telling the story of Asus’ new tablet. It’s all most...
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If the iPad was pumped full of growth hormones and protein shakes, the EP121 would be the result. Looking eerily similar to Apple's wonder slate, but substantially heavier and larger, it's actually a Windows PC in disguise. Let's take a look at the goo...
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The Asus Eee Slate EP121 isn't designed to take on the iPad. It's important to get that out of the way immediately, because it's an unfair comparison made by pretty much everyone who picked it up in the Labs. This Windows 7 tablet is aimed far more at pr...
Not without flaws, but as a professional tablet the included Digitiser Pen adds significant appeal.PerformanceFeatures & DesignValue for moneyOverallSpecs$1499 AUD(pricing info)1.33GHz Intel Core i5-470UM • 4GB DDR3 RAM • 64GB SSD • Intel HD Graphics • 12...
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whattabletpc.com Updated: 2014-05-04 01:35:42
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Windows 7 on tablet PCs is an acquired taste but some users need access to full Windows applications and if you're one of them then the Eee Slate is definitely one to consider. If you need to run Windows software then Android tablets and the iPad are only...
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The Eee Slate EP121 headlines ASUS' roster of entries into the increasingly competitive tablet market, being one of the most highly anticipated tablets since mid-last year due to its use of Intel Core processor technology and the Windows 7 operating syste...
The ASUS Eee Slate EP121 certainly brings a fresh perspective in the tablet arms race, given its more PC-like components and platform. At USD 999, ASUS offers a fair package which already includes handy accessories such as the Bluetooth keyboard and the p...
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The Windows based tablets have often been maligned but the new Asus Eee Slate EP 121 is set to change things. It is one such Windows based device which would not make you cry but would actually flatter you with all its features and performance, atleast th...
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