HP TouchPad 16GB: #9: ASUS Eee Slate EP121-1A010M 12.1-Inch Tablet PC

ASUS Eee Slate EP121-1A010M 12.1-Inch Tablet PC
by Asus

(121)

Buy new: $1,149.00
16 used & new from $950.50

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Review & Description

The ASUS Eee Slate EP121 keeps you productive, entertained, and connected. Experience crisp, clear high definition entertainment on the 12.1-inch capacitive LED-backlit touchscreen display with finger or pen touch capabilities. Featuring a powerful Intel Core i5 processor and a solid state drive, experience snappy and smooth multitasking performance whether working on a PowerPoint presentation or viewing Flash content. With Windows 7 Home Premium, you can do all the same things as on your laptop or desktop with the added benefit of multi-touch and pen input. If you are at a desk, the included folio allows the EP121 to stand up and act as your display while you type on the included Bluetooth keyboard. You can also connect the EP121 to an external LED monitor via the mini HDMI port.

Entertaining meets enterprising with most powerful tablet

The ASUS Eee Slate EP121 keeps you entertained, productive, and connected—anywhere. Experience crisp, clear high definition entertainment and navigate seamlessly on the 12.1-inch pressure-sensing capacitive LED-backlit HD display with multi-touch. Plus, it has Flash 10.1 support to bring you the full beauty of the Web. And what's more, the Eee Slate has a wide 175-degree viewing angle—making photo, video, and content sharing enjoyable from all sides. Made for your demanding schedule, the display is built with ultra-tough yet ultra-thin Gorilla Glass for robust protection from drops and damage. Along with your touch, it comes with a digitizer pen that works with the pressure-sensing display and Windows 7 pen support for incredibly accurate drawing and note taking. Featuring the powerful Intel Core i5-470UM processor with Intel HD graphics and a 64GB solid state drive, experience snappy and smooth multitasking performance for all your tasks. With familiar Windows 7 Home Premium, it flawlessly works with your favorite applications, PCs, and mobile devices to easily share documents, files, and media content. Using latest Bluetooth v3.0, the Eee Slate completes its premium package with a complimentary Bluetooth keyboard and folio case that lets you stand it up like a monitor for a desktop-ready setup wherever you go. At less than one inch, the Eee Slate is an instrument of productivity—bringing you closer than ever to your mobile world.

Key Features

12.1-inch capacitive pressure-sensing multi touch LED-backlit HD display for brilliant HD entertainment and intuitive navigation (Learn more)
Less than one inch thin and made with gorilla glass for easy portability and robust durability (Learn more)
Digitizer pen with Windows 7 pen support for accurate writing and drawing accuracy (Learn more)
Intel Core i5-470UM processor with Intel HD graphics for energy efficient multitasking performance and 1080p HD playback (Learn more)
64GB solid state drive for quickly storing and accessing you treasured data (Learn more)
Flash 10.1 support for video playback support from your favorite Web sites (Learn more)
Wireless N and Bluetooth v3.0 for high-speed connectivity to the Internet and Bluetooth-enabled devices (Learn more)
Windows 7 Home Premium for a familiar and user-friendly interface that's compatible with all your devices (Learn more)

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Stunning Digital Entertainment

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From streaming HD video to reading ebooks, the vibrant 12.1-inch LED-backlit HD display—1280 x 800 resolution—brings crisper, more colorful visuals to your entertainment of choice. It works with all eReader programs like Kindle and has full Flash 10.1 playback support to enjoy a fully-supported media experience from virtually any Web site. And thanks to Windows 7 Live, access your media from the cloud and connect to your Xbox Live, PCs, and other compatible devices. Microsoft Touch Pack and the ASUS @Vibe online store provides you with a wealth of fun apps and touch-enabled games to enjoy at your leisure.

ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better

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Recognized as the #1 reliable Windows-based portable PC maker by four independent sources,¹ ASUS gives you peace of mind every time you start your Eee Slate. Accelerate startup speed with FastBoot Technology—a performance boost developed by a unique collaboration between ASUS and Microsoft. With Windows 7 Home Premium, it's easier than ever to create a home network and share your favorite photos, videos, and music. And thanks to the enhanced power management Windows 7 provides, you can enjoy unplugged computing longer.

Productivity with Power

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Powered by the Intel Core i5-470UM processor with Intel HD graphics, the Eee Slate delivers standout mobile performance. Combined with a 64GB solid state drive, it delivers smooth multitasking performance and ample storage. Stay on top of your to-do lists with Microsoft Office, edit photos in Photoshop Elements, and master your finances with Quicken. The Eee Slate goes beyond simple tablets to let you do more.

Connect to Your World and Control It With Your Touch

Connect to Your World Control It with Your Touch

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With wireless N and Bluetooth v3.0, enjoy high-speed connectivity to the Internet and Bluetooth-enabled devices. Every Eee Slate comes with a Bluetooth keyboard, digitizer pen, and folio case that acts as a portable monitor stand. The display uses capacitive pressure-sensing multi-touch detection for pin-point precision while writing and drawing. The display panel is made with Gorilla Glass that makes incredibly resilient against scratches, drops, and abrasions. Under one inch thin, effortlessly travel with the Eee Slate at home, on the go, or wherever else you want.

Warranty

1 Year Warranty

1 year North America warranty²
24/7 tech support

What's in the Box

ASUS Eee Slate EP121
User manual
Recovery DVDs
Power adaptor with USB port charging function
Warranty card
Bluetooth keyboard (batteries included)
Folio
Wiping cloth
Refill nibs (for digitizer)
Nib remover
Digitizer pen

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Display: 12.1-inch multi-touch pressure-sensing capacitive LED-backlit HD display (1280 x 800)
Processor:Intel Core i5-470UM processor (1.33 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 1.86 GHz)
Graphics: Intel HD graphics
Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz), Bluetooth v3.0
Memory: 4GB DDR3 (expandable to 4GB)
Storage: 64GB solid state drive
Camera: 2.0 megapixel
Speakers: Internal speaker
Microphone: Internal microphone
Card Reader: 2-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC)
Input / Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x 2-in-1 audio jack, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x mini-HDMI port
Battery Pack: 4 cell polymer battery (up to 3 hours)³
Dimensions: 12.28 x 8.15 x .66 –inches (W x D x H)
Weight: 2.53 lbs
Color: White

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

* Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.)
** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

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¹ Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Spring 2009's RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/RESCUECOM269.html. Rated number 1 Windows-based PC brand in PCWorld.com survey http://www.pcworld.com/article/211074/the_tech_brands_you_can_trust.html.
² For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers "ASUS" brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: "Built on ASUS", "ASMobile", "Powered by ASUS", the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by Circuit City in Canada. Limit of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met. Check your retailer for specific warranty information. One incident covered per notebook.
³ Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.