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The slate tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Windows-based slate tablets, a form factor that gained attention in the early 2010s. Topics include specific models like the Fujitsu Stylistic Q550, Gigabyte S1080, and Asus Eee Slate EP121, all running Windows 7. The tag also captures news about Microsoft's roadmap for Windows 8, which was announced to support slates, tablets, and PCs. These threads reflect the era when Windows tablets were emerging as alternatives to traditional laptops, with features like touchscreens, Bluetooth keyboards, and full desktop OS capabilities. The content is historical, focusing on product launches, pre-orders, and Microsoft's strategic direction for Windows on slate devices.
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Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 10" Windows 7 Tablet Video Review
We actually like Windows tablets and see plenty of real world reasons to use one. From graphics arts to vertical market use, to just plain old liking the comfort of a slate tablet while needing the power of the ... More...- News
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Gigabyte's S1080 Windows 7 slate now up for US pre-order, ships July 1st for $650
After having first gone on sale in Taiwan , and later Australia, it's only fair that Yanks now have a shot at Gigabyte's monstrous Windows 7 slate. You may recall the S1080 for its 320GB drive, dual-core Atom N570, Ethernet port, and (curious) VGA output. Or perhaps you were stoked on that...- News
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Microsoft on Windows 8, Tablets: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer got ahead of himself on Monday when he publicly blurted out a general roadmap for the next version of Windows. Ballmer told an audience at a developer forum in Tokyo that Microsoft will have news to share about Windows 8 on tablets, slates and PCs over the next...- News
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Asus Eee Slate EP121 - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 32GB - 12.1
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. Link Removed due to 404 Error- News
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Microsoft on Windows 8, Tablets: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer got ahead of himself on Monday when he publicly blurted out a general roadmap for the next version of Windows. Ballmer told an audience at a developer forum in Tokyo that Microsoft will have news to share about Windows 8 on tablets, slates and PCs over the next...- News
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Windows 8 unofficially officially coming to PCs, slates, and tablets in 2012
Speaking in Japan yesterday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that the next version of Windows would arrive next year. Calling the as-yet unreleased operating system "Windows 8," he said that the next generation of Windows would be hitting the market on PCs, slates, and tablets. Nothing too...- News
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Ballmer: Windows 8 will debut in 2012
Speaking yesterday in Japan, Microsoft's CEO reveals that the next-generation OS will launch next year along with "Windows 8 slates, tablets, PCs." But did he jump the gun? Link Removed- News
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Grab Windows 8 Before World Ends in 2012
No, you can't put money down on a copy yet, but it looks like Windows 8's a-comin' sometime next year. So sayeth Microsoft doyen Steve Ballmer in remarks yesterday. "As we progress through the year, you ought to expect to hear a lot about Windows 8," said Ballmer, addressing developers in Tokyo...- News
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Windows 8 Release is 2012
Windows 8 comes 2012 says Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. He made that statement in Japan at a developer conference. Ballmer says that we can expect to hear about Windows 8 slates, tablets, PCs in a... Source: Yahoo! News- News
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Shocker: No Dell Windows 7 Tablet Until September
The pushback by Dell follows the path of tarnished history for Windows 7 slates so far. More...- News
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Dell's 10-inch Windows 7 tablet won't debut until fall
Dell recently announced that it would launch a 10-inch tablet to compliment its 5- and 7-inch slates. However, it looks like we’ll have to wait a bit. Link Removed- News
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Windows 7 slate: A PC by any other name?
Microsoft has some fancy footwork to do around its tablet/slate positioning. More...- News
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Fujitsu Launches a Windows 7 Tablet for €699
There’s no shortage of Android tablets available, so when it comes to slates running Windows, Redmond is a little outnumbered. Today Fujitsu threw is throwing another hat in the ring with the launch of its 10-inch Stylistic Q550. More...- News
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Fujitsu Stylistic Windows 7 slate: Microsoft's latest, greatest iPad competitor?
There's a new Windows 7 slate coming to town (starting in April this year) that Microsoft is hoping may give the company at least a temporary answer to Apple's iPad and the various Android slates... Link Removed due to 404 Error- News
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Fujitsu Stylistic Windows 7 slate: Microsoft's latest, greatest iPad competitor?
There’s a new Windows 7 slate coming to town (starting in April this year) that Microsoft is hoping may give the company at least a temporary answer to Apple’s iPad and the various Android slates coming to market this year. More...- News
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Fujitsu's 10-inch Stylistic Q550 tablet to sport Oak Trail, Windows 7
We knew good and well that Fujitsu's Stylistic Q550 was en route, but now we're learning a few more dirty details as its official launch day draws ever nearer. Reportedly, the business-oriented slate will be fully revealed at CeBIT next month, with Fujitsu being one of the only outfits out there...- News
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Dell Windows 7 tablet planned
When will you be able to land Dell's new slate? Posted by Joe Minihane Link Removed due to 404 Error- News
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Fujitsu Shows Windows 7-based Tablet
The company is planning to expand tablet offerings in 2011, starting with a slate that runs Windows 7 Professional. Link Removed - Invalid URL- News
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Fujitsu Shows Windows 7-Based Tablet
Fujitsu demoed its next-generation tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show. It came as no surprise, as the company has long been a player in highly mobile and slate-style products--especially ones aimed at corporate and vertical markets in previous pushes towards a tablet PC. Link Removed- News
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Fujitsu shows Windows 7-based tablet
Fujitsu demoed its next-generation tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show. It came as no surprise, as the company has long been a player in highly mobile and slate-style products--especially ones aimed at corporate and vertical markets in previous pushes towards a tablet PC. More...- News
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