Netvertible is a term that defines a convertible tablet PC with netbook hardware inside. It’s not an official term, but this also happens with touch tablets, which don’t have really an official naming yet. A netvertible is the best choice when it comes to buying a tablet PC shaped computer with the advantages that derive from the netbook specifications: size, battery life and price. To be frank with you there are also downsides to a netbook tablet PC and the biggest is performance, or the lack of it.
If you think netbooks are slow wait till you get your hands on a netvertible, which is even slower because of all the software that needs to run in background consuming precious CPU time just to detect and translate user touch in cursor coordinates ( and sometimes levels of pressure ). This doesn’t mean that it’s not usable, but it’s not what you would call a seamless user experience. In this article I’m going to make a list of the best convertible netbook tablet PCs on market today and list their pros and cons. At the end of the article you’ll also find a list of the upcoming netvertibles. So without further due, let’s jump directly into the fire with the first contender.
ASUS EEE PC 101MT : $ 450
This is one of the most mediated convertible netbook today as it was announced a while ago and just surfaced in some online stores. Reviews are positive now, as the problems we’ve signaled in the first preview and hands on of T101MT were solved. If you get one now expect the same build quality and performance you get from the Lenovo S10-3t. Your choice comes down to price and whether you need to use a stylus ( possible on the T101MT resistive screen ).
- 10.1 inch LED resistive multitouch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution ( multitouch needs Windows 7 Home Premium )
- Intel Pinetrail Atom N450 CPU at 1.66GHz
- 1 GB DDR2 RAM, upgradable to 2 GB
- 160GB SATA Hard Drive ( 5400RPM )
- 35W/h polymer battery rated for up to 6.5 hours of use
- WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth
- 0.3 megapixel Webcam
- Windows 7 Starter
- 10.39 inches, 7.13 inches, 1.22 inches and 2.86 pounds
LENOVO IDEAPAD S10-3T : $ 460
Moving on to larger screens we get the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t with a 10.1 inch multitouch screen, capacitive model. This essentially means very sensitive touch inputs can be detected accurately by the S10-3t. Also this will increase power consumption a bit over classic resistive touchscreens and overall weight went up to 3.31 lbs, not much more than the ASUS EEE PC T91MT, but enough to realize it’s heavier to hold in hand for prolonged periods of time. Amazon lists only one model, at $ 460 but more expensive models are down the pipe and will bring a slightly faster CPU ( @1.83GHz ) and 2 GB RAM.
- 10.1 inch LED capacitive multitouch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution
- Intel Pinetrail Atom N450 CPU at 1.66GHz
- 1 GB DDR2 RAM, upgradable to 2 GB
- 250GB SATA Hard Drive ( 5400RPM )
- Intel GMA 3150 with shared graphics memory
- Windows 7 Starter
- 8 cell battery for up to 10 hours battey life
- 6.9 inches, 11 inches, 0.59 inches and 3.31 lbs
- 802.11b/g/nBluetooth, 1.3 megapixel webcam
ASUS EEE PC T91-MT : $ 370
This is probably one of the oldest netvertibles on market today, but it’s got what it takes to be one of the most portable out there. There are actually two models, one that sells for $ 435 and comes with Windows XP and a 16GB SSD + 16 GB SD Card bundle and one that sells for a little bit more, at $ 480, and brings Windows 7 and a 32 GB SSD Drive.
- 8.9 inch screen with multitouch and 1024 x 600 pixels resolution and 256 levels of pressure detection
- Intel Atom Z520(1.33GHz, 512KB L2 Cache, FSB 533MHz
- 1GB RAM (max capacity is 2 GB)
- 32GB SSD or 16 GB SSD + 16 GB SD Card slot options are available
- two SD card slots for further expansion
- 8.86 inches, 6.46 inches, 0.99 inches and 2.12 pounds wight
- WLAN 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz, Bluetooth2.1 + EDR
- Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows XP Home Edition options
- 4.5 to 5 hours typical battery life
- black and white colors are available
GIGABYTE TOUCHNOTE T1000P : $ 700
This is one of the most interesting convertible netbook tablets around, from my point of view, as it features a 720p resolution screen with a 10.1 inch diagonal ( capacitive technology and multi-touch enabled ). This means that you can be quite productive on the go with the Gigabyte TouchNote T1000P, if you’re patient with the single core Pinetrail ATOM CPU and your have eagle eye vision.
- Windows® Starter OS
- Intel® AtomTM Processor N470 1.83GHz
- 10.1″ Touch TFT-LCD WSVGA, 1366×768 with LED backlit, capacitive with multi touch
- Mobile Intel®945GSE Express Chipset+ ICH7M
- Embedded HSDPA Support
- 2.5″ 9.5mm SATA HDD 5400rpm, 250 GB
- Multi-Touch Mousepad
- Battery Li-ion 6 cells, ~7650mAh Battery
CTL 2qo INTEL CONVERTIBLE CLASSMATE NL 2
None of the netvertibles presented in this article have what the Convertible Classmate PC educational computer has: a rugged body that can withstand a few drops and punches from your kids. This makes it one of the best mobile computers that you can take anywhere in your trips. It can’t be damaged if you take minimal care of it, but make no mistake: Intel Convertible Classmate PC NL2 has what it takes when it comes to computing power thanks to its up to date netbook specs.
- Atom N450 CPU @ 1.66 GHz
- 1 GB RAM
- 160 GB hard drive
- 10 inch screen with 1024 x 600 pixels resistive touchscreen ( no multi-touch support )
- 4-cell battery
- 3.7 pounds weight
- Accelerometer
- WiFi 802.11n, 2 USB ports and 4-in-1 card reader
- Spill-resistant keyboard
- Rubberized exterior casing
- Windows XP Home Edition
- Intel Blue Dolphin touch interface on top of Windows OS
VILIV S10 BLADE : $ 1.000
Wow, an 1000$+ netbook tablet? Yes, but it’s the king of all netvertibles and comes in many versions you can choose from ( some cheaper of course ). For this kind of money you get a 2.0 GHz Atom CPU, a 64 GB SSD drive, a 720p display with multitouch and Windows 7 Home Premium OS, all in an amazing 2.67 lbs package.
- Intel Atom Z CPU ( Z530@1.6GHz or Z550@2GHz )
- 1 GB RAM
- 60 GB HDD or 32/64 GB SSD
- WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth, optional HSPA modem
- 10.1 inch resistive Multitouch screen with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
- 42 Wh battery that will last up to 10 hours of continuous use and 7 hours movie playback
- Windows XP or Windows 7 Home Premium
- 2.67 lbs ( 1.21 kg ) weight
- stylus and 3G antenna for better signal reception
What comes next? we'll see ...
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