14 DAY TRIAL // While tablets and netbooks are now seen as distinct device types, convertible models, basically hybrids between the two form factors, actually preceded the media slate, and Gigabyte now created another such unit.
By convertible tablet or convertible netbook, one means a laptop whose screen can rotate in its hinge, thus allowing for the switching between two form factors.
Gigbayte's new creation goes by the name of T1005P and is a 10.1-inch device whose configuration is built around the Intel Atom N550.
This chip is a dual-core central processing unit whose clock speed is of 1.5 GHz and which supports DDR3 memory.
That said, 1 or 2 GB of such RAM (random access memory) are available, along with the GMA (graphics media accelerator) 3150 integrated graphics.
In addition to this, Gigabyte threw in a hard disk drive with a storage capacity of either 250 GB or 320 GB.
Needless to say, the full list of connectivity and I/O options are available, the list including, besides Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 and 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, an optional 3.5G module and an USB 3.0 port.
Furthermore, users will be able to enjoy the benefits of a 1.3 megapixel webcam, a pair of 1.5W speakers and a 4-in-1 card reader.
All of the above are kept running by a 6-cell battery and are packed inside a frame weighing 1.48kg and running Windows 7 Starter or Home Premium.
Basically, this product should meet all the expectations of those that want a touchscreen slate while also bringing along the benefit of a real keyboard.
Granted, portability isn't exactly on par with that of the iPad, the Advent Vega or any other of the many devices so far revealed, but anyone with a backpack should have little problem with this.
Unfortunately, the price of the Gigabyte T1005P convertible netbook has, so far, not been given.