Tablet PCs are in vogue today and there are numerous models of tablets available in the market manufactured by different brands. What exactly makes a difference? The operating system, indeed, is one factor. Many of the newly arrived tablets PCs use Android operating system which is on a boom at the moment.
But, there are so many tablets which use Windows 7 operating system. At the moment, the competition with Android is rather strong in the market owing to several reasons.
One of the premiere models amongst Windows 7 tablets is Samsung Sliding PC7. The price of this tablet is around $649 which is considerably higher in comparison to its Android counterparts. But, the tablet boasts of a robust Intel CPU as well as a sophisticated design, securing itself a place in the top 10 tablets that graced 2011, as listed on ZDnet.
It is said that Windows 7 tablets range higher in terms of quality and performance. These tablets can hardly be attributed as frivolous ‘toys’. Although the pricing is a negative factor, the standard that Windows 7 Tablets offer in certain aspects is impeccable and worth every penny we spend on it.
Other Window 7 tablets in the market are Acer W500 hybrid tablet, the Dell Latitude ST tablet, the ThinkPad X220i tablet, the Toshiba WT310/C and the ExoPC Slate tablet. All of these products come in a similar price range as Samsung Sliding PC7. Some experts are of the opinion that Windows 7 exhibit excellent performance on desktops and laptop whereas it leaves a lot to be desired on tablet PCs.
Because of this reason, Windows 7 Tablet market is yet to hit a high. Current market situation is such that Apple occupies 90% of the tablet sales. Android covers majority of the remaining strata leaving little room for Microsoft, HP, HCL, RIM etc.
The recent announcement of Asus Eee EP121, which is a Windows 7 tablet, has invited positive reviews majorly due to its huge screen of 12-inches. Another Windows 7 tablet model, Viliv X70, weighs less than a pound and it has a screen less than 7-inches. Even this model was greeted with good response by the critics. Yet, the popular market belief is that Windows 7 tablets no longer enjoy a firm stand amongst other strong players.
At this point of time, Microsoft is in the research and development process to develop their Windows 8 operating system, which eventually will give rise to the manufacture of tablets with that OS as well. So, apparently the company has reduced their attention on Windows 7 tablets at the moment. They are keen on developing Windows 8 tablets as a strong competition to Apple iPads with sliding keyboards, a vast application gallery, less weight and functionalities basically for professional use.
Nevertheless, Windows 7 tablets has surely been a landmark for the brand, which is proved by the fact that many of its features, such as the user-friendly interface, will be carried forward for their later innovations as well.
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