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The slate style Tablet is how Tablet PCs were always intended to look and function, today
we take a look at the Fujitsu Stylistic ST5112, a Slate style Tablet PC with all the trimmings.
What is a Slate Tablet PC?
A Slate style Tablet PC is closely related to the ordinary Notebook and Tablet PCs in terms of its internal hardware, it uses the same mobile CPUs, same memory, hard drives etc... They also have the same interactive screen as other tablet PCs on the market. However unlike notebooks and most other Tablet PCs, it does not have a keyboard on the unit itself, it has the screen, and ONLY the screen, where the user can control the unit and input data through the use of a stylus, it’s almost like an oversized and very powerful PDA.
The Fujitsu Stylistic ST5112 Specifications:
- Intel Core Duo U2500, 1.2Ghz ULV, 2MB Cache, 533Mhz FSB
- 12.1” Transmissive TFT Screen – 1024x768 Pixel Resolution
- 1GB DDR2 533Mhz RAM (Max 4GB)
- 100GB SATA-150 Hard Disk Drive (50/50 Partition)
- GigaBit Ethernet
- Bluetooth V2.0
- 56k Modem
- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 54Mb/s Wireless Adapter
- SD/MS Card Reader, Smart Card Reader
- 1 x Type II PC Card Slot
- Connectors: USB 2.0 x 2, VGA (external display) x 1, RJ11 (modem), RJ45 (LAN), IEEE1394, IR Keyboard/ Mouse Receiver, Headphone-out, Microphone-in
The ST5112 sells online for just over AU$3000.00 and as you can see from the specs listed above, you aren’t missing out on any features or connectivity options, except for a keyboard of course, but after all, that is the whole point of this Slate Tablet PC. The asking price of the ST5112 is quite high when you look at its basic specs, but with notebooks and tablets you have to remember the smaller and lighter you go - the more you pay, however I still think the asking price is a bit much considering the level of hardware that is included. However with that in mind, this does have the core components AND the screen in the same or less space than an ordinary slim line notebook, and only weighs in at 1.6Kg, so it gets a tick in the win columns for portability and style.
