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ExoPC Slate up for pre-order in 64GB trim minus GPS
Sep 6th
ExoPC this weekend acted on its promises and started taking pre-orders for the ExoPC Slate. The Windows tablet will first ship with a “fast” 64GB SanDisk SSD but without the initially hoped for GPS, since the current chip isn’t working properly. In exchange, the price is dropping to $ 750 Canadian ($ 724 US), regardless of whether or not GPS is added back.
The Quebec-based startup also gave an official estimate of four hours of battery life; it could sometimes reach more, but the new figure is the most consistent. Shipments should start by the end of the month. A More >
ExoPC to ship slate pre-orders late September
Aug 29th
ExoPC confirmed today that it will begin taking pre-orders for its anticipated ExoPC Slate in early September, with shipments later the same month. First announced in February and initially expected in March, the delayed iPad challenger will feature a heavily customized version of Windows 7 Home Premium running on a typical 1.6Ghz Atom CPU.
Originally expected ship with an 8.9-inch display, the production version will come with a larger 11.6-inch, capacitive- and pressure-sensitive, 1366×768 display. Also added to the production model is a Broadcom Crystal HD 1080p chipset that accelerates H.264, VC-1, WMV and MPEG-2 video files, and is energy More >