14 DAY TRIAL // Like most PC suppliers, Micro-Star International has every intention of saying its piece on the tablet front, and while it may not have as many Android tablets on the way as its rivals, if any, it intends to make an impression with its Intel-powered tablets loaded with Windows 7, such as the WinPad 100.
While some manufacturers prefer the ARM architecture and the Android OS in their slates, some go for Windows 7 because of its ability to integrate full PC functionality.
The MSI WinPad 100 is powered by the Intel Atom platform, the Atom Z530 central processing unit to be exact, which has a clock speed of 1.6 GHz.
This CPU is backed up by 2GB of RAM, which should allow a great many computing, web browsing and document managing tasks to be performed easily and smoothly.
32 GB of internal storage space are provided by a built-in solid state drive, which means that high-speed operation is assured.
What's more, the tablet comes with a 10.1-inch display with capacitive touchscreen capabilities, as well as a front-facing 1.3 megapixel webcam and all the necessary I/O and connectivity options.
To be more specific, the WinPad 100 is equipped with a HDMI output, an SD/SDHC card slot, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and 3G.
An entire collection of press photos of this mobile electronic has been leaked online and the device is expected to be showcased at IFA Berlin.
In addition to the device itself, MSI will be selling a docking station designed with a pair of USB 2.0 ports, VGA, Ethernet, HDMI connection and audio in/out.
Finally, the MSI WinPad 100 will run a version of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system and will sell for roughly $500.
Unfortunately, the product has not yet been given an official launch date, but this final detail should be disclosed soon.