Sharp 5-inch hand push tablet costs about 3,500 yuan

using ARM processors to remove the traditional mechanical keypad, in addition to telephone functions, the so-called tablet PCs and smart mobile phones did not seem much different, which gives entry-phone brand a big opportunity for flat areas. Some experienced manufacturers, has begun production of this type of product. Sharp Corporation today announced the Japanese market handheld computing products of its NetWalker second generation model PC-T1, based on ARM-based platforms, using the 5-inch touch screen, the software system was Ubuntu. The machine is expected to be listed in the Japanese market in May, priced around 47,000 yen, equivalent to around 3500 yuan.

Sharp NetWalker series of first-generation model PC-Z1 for the built-in keyboard, Pocket PC models, that is, before we say UMPC product, second product PC-T1 because the keyboard to give up reliance on handwriting input ( can also connect via Bluetooth wireless keyboard), all operations are to rely on touch screen to complete, but was assigned to the Tablet PC area.

its basic configuration, including Freescale i.MX515 processor (800MHz ARM Cortex-A8), 512MB RAM, 8GB Flash (user disposable 1.5GB). Resolution 5-inch 1024×600 LED backlit LCD 65,000 color screen, in addition to outside stylus operation also provides control of the optical Pointing stick. Interface USB x1, Mini USB / charging interface, x1, MicroSD card reader, audio input and output. Built-in 802.11 b / g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (supports only Bluetooth input device does not support the Bluetooth headset).

software, equipped with Sharp customized version of the ARM Ubuntu 9.04 version of the operating system pre-installed Firefox, Thunderbird, OpenOffice.org, electronic dictionaries and other software. Sharp original XMDF support e-book format, in addition to outside offers pre-loaded e-book e-book. PC-T1 machine size 150×90x18-21.3mm, weighing only 280g, battery life of about 6 hours.

Editor Comments: It is now generally indicated that Apple iPad big screen is not conducive to travel when the handheld use; also because of screen problems in public places, there will be no secret at all, because notebooks are different plate, you need tile in the knees or other parts of the desktop, so the basic is to view the content of your light for everyone to see; Therefore, this Sharp product, the more compact size, may be more loved by consumers , but the system used is not ideal, if Google system, the more perfect.