I need a quick start, lightweight, tablet PC for running Windows 7 based topo and route maps. The idea come to me when looking to Ipad and Android, which obviously don't support these maps.
Can you suggest any such a budget friendly device? Or such just doesn't exist and one has to wait until Android or IPad will run Windows applications
Windows 7 tablets that are reasonable in size and weight, as well as reasonable in price are just not there yet, in my opinion. The hardware requirements for Windows 7 are such that it's very hard to design a tablet that matches what can be done with Android for similar functionality.
I have three Android tablets and a convertible netbook with a touch screen. My netbook has a 10" 1366x768 single touch resistive screen and runs Windows 7. The convertible part means the screen can swivel around and fold back to form a tablet-like unit. The problem is the size and weight, as well as what it cost. I expect it will take at least a year before we see a decent Windows tablet that comes close to what can be done with Android.
Bye.
I did some more googling - there are few:
ExoPC Slate review from TechRadar UK's expert reviews of Laptops and netbooks
or this, which seems to be less attractive because of less battery time
Novatech nTablet review from TechRadar UK's expert reviews of Tablets
But, does anyone has got hold of these Chinese ones:
Wholesale Windows 7 N450 || Win 7 N450 - Buy China Wholesale Windows 7 N450 || Win 7 N450 from Chinese Wholesalers | DHgate.com
In China there seems to be a lot of Windows capable tablets.
or Wholesale Tablet Windows 7 Gps - Buy China Wholesale Tablet Windows 7 Gps from Chinese Wholesalers | DHgate.com
Zunelli has a Windows 7 tablet-PC called WorkPad that I found useful. I had it in my test use for a while and I think it's just awesome. I'm not just sure if they are selling them quite yet.
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