Hardware makers both well known (HP and Asus) and obscure (Hanvon and Pegatron) are putting the final touches on Windows 7-based tablet PCs to take on the iPad and Android Tablets. Here's a slideshow of the most anticipated Windows tablets due out for the holidays or early 2011. MSI Windpad 100Key features: • 10-inch display • Windows 7 Home Premium • Multi-Touch • Intel’s Oak Trail Atom Processor • 2GB of RAM • 32GB SSD • SIM card slot • 8 hours of battery life • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3G module will be on some versions • 2 USB ports • 1.7 lbs • Web camera • HDMI port • Price: $499 • Availability: Early 2011 Asus Eee Pad EP121Key features: • 12-inch display • Windows 7 Home Premium • High Resolution Touch Sensitive Screen • Multi-Touch • CUL V Intel Core 2 Duo Processor • 2GB of DDR2 RAM • 32, 64 or 128GB SSD • 10 hours of battery life • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G • USB ports • 1.3 megapixel Web camera • 1.48 lbs • Memory and SIM card slots • HDMI port • Headphone/Mic Jacks • Price: $1,000 • Availability: December 2010 Pegatron MasterpadKey features: • 11.6-inch display • Windows 7 Home Premium • Multi-Touch • Intel Atom N450 processor • 2GB RAM • 32 or 64GB SSD • 5 hours of battery life • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G • 2 USB ports • 1.3 megapixel Web camera • 2.18 lbs • Memory card slot • mini-HDMI port • Price: Not available • Availability: Late 2010 [ For complete coverage on Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operating system — including hands-on reviews, video tutorials and advice on enterprise rollouts– see CIO.com’s Windows 7 Bible. ] Hewlett-Packard HP SlateKey features: • 8.9-inch display • Windows 7 Home Premium • Multi-Touch • 1.6-GHz Intel Z530 Atom processor • 1GB of DDR2 RAM • 32GB or 64GB SSD • 5 hours of battery life • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and optional 3G • USB ports • Front and rear Web cameras • 1.49 lbs • Memory and SIM card slots • HDMI port • Headphone/Mic Jacks • Price: $549 for 32GB model, $599 for 64GB model • Availability: Late 2010 Hanvon TouchPad B10Key features: • 10.1-inch display • Windows 7 Home Premium • Multi-Touch • 1.3GHz Intel Celeron ULV processor • 2GB of DDR2 RAM • 250GB hard drive • 3.5 hours of battery life • Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 3G connectivity not included • 2 USB ports • 1.3 megapixel Web camera • 1.98 lbs • Memory and SIM card slot • Mini HDMI port • Headphone/Mic Jacks • Price: $974 • Availability: Unknown ExoPC Slate (Manufactured by Pegatron)Key features: • 11.6-inch display • Windows 7 Home Premium • Multi-Touch • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom Pineview-M N450 • 2GB of DDR2 RAM • 32GB or 64GB SSD • 4 hours of battery life • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G card slot • 2 USB ports • 1.3 megapixel Web camera • 2.09 lbs • Memory and SIM card slots • HDMI port • Headphone/Mic Jacks • Price: $624 (32GB model), $724 (64GB model) • Availability: October 2010 ViewSonic ViewPad 100Key features: • 10-inch display • Windows 7 Home Premium (it’s a dual-boot device that also runs Android 1.6) • Multi-Touch • 1.66Ghz Intel Atom N455 processor • 1GB DDR3 RAM • 16GB SSD, can expand to 32GB using the MicroSD slot • 4.5 hours of battery life • Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 3G connectivity not included • 2 USB ports • 1.3 megapixel Web camera • 1.9 lbs • SIM card slot • VGA port • Headphone/Mic Jacks • Price: $845 • U.S. availability unknown, available in Europe in October 2010 Related content feature Gen AI success starts with an effective pilot strategy To harness the promise of generative AI, IT leaders must develop processes for identifying use cases, educate employees, and get the tech (safely) into their hands. By Bob Violino Sep 27, 2023 10 mins Generative AI Innovation Emerging Technology feature A fluency in business and tech yields success at NATO Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer speaks with Lee Rennick, host of CIO Leadership Live, Canada, about innovation in technology, leadership across a vast cultural landscape, and what it means to hold the inaugural CIO role at NATO. By CIO staff Sep 27, 2023 6 mins CIO IT Skills Innovation feature The demand for new skills: How can CIOs optimize their team? By Andrea Benito Sep 27, 2023 3 mins opinion The CIO event of the year: What to expect at CIO100 ASEAN Awards By Shirin Robert Sep 26, 2023 3 mins IDG Events IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe