ExoPC
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| Developer | EXOPC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pegatron |
| Type | Tablet |
| Release date | October 2010 |
| Media | SD/SDHC card-reader (32 GB max) |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 32-bit Edition |
| CPU | Intel Atom Pineview-M N450, 1.66 GHz – 64-bit support |
| Memory | 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM |
| Storage | 32 GB or 64 GB SSD hard drive |
| Display | 11.6-inch (diagonal), 1366 × 768 resolution, 16:9 ratio, 135 pixels per inch |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 3150 and Broadcom Crystal HD |
| Sound | Built-in 2 × 1.5 W speakers, microphone |
| Input | Multi-touch capacitive dual-touch, pressure-sensitive |
| Camera | 1.3 megapixel |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.1 and EDR Wireless Wifi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Power | 4-hour battery[2] |
| Online services | App store |
| Dimensions | 11.6 × 7.7 × 0.55 inches (295 × 195 × 14.0 mm) |
| Mass | 2.09 pounds (950 g) |
The EXOPC is a Tablet PC, in slate form, that uses Windows 7 Home Premium as its operating system, and is designed by the company of the same name, now defunct, based in Quebec, Canada.[3] The EXOPC Slate is manufactured by Pegatron.[4] The first EXOPC slate was launched in October 2010[when?] directly from EXOPC Corp. on their website, and in Canada through the company Hypertechnologie Ciara.[5] Hypertechnologie Ciara markets the slate under the name Ciara Vibe.[6] Probitas markets the EXOPC as Mobi-One in Southern Europe and North Africa.[7] RM Education markets the EXOPC in the UK as the RM Slate. Leader Computers markets the EXOPC in Australia. The EXOPC Slate is also currently[when?] available in the United States via the Microsoft Store, both online and in stores. Mustek markets it as the Mecer Lucid Slate in South Africa.
Hardware
[edit]The architecture is based on an Intel Atom-M Pineview N450 CPU that is clocked at 1.66 GHz, and includes 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM and 32 GB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage in its basic version, with an alternative model having a larger 64 GB SSD.
The EXOPC is also equipped with an accelerometer, which lets the display change from a portrait mode to a landscape mode by turning the slate in either direction. Internally it has four mini-PCIe slots of which three provide space for full-length cards and one half length. Three of these slots are in use and the fourth is available, but intended for a WWAN card. The unit also provides a SIM card slot.
Display
[edit]The EXOPC has an 11.6-inch diagonal, capacitive multi-touch screen. The screen has a resolution of 1366 × 768 pixels (WXGA), a 16:9 ratio, and has 135 pixels per inch. The screen's firmware currently allows detection of two points of simultaneous touch, but is technically capable of up to 10 points of touch.
A light sensor built into the front of the tablet automatically adjusts the display brightness to ambient condition.
It is also possible to use a capacitive stylus for precision work, such as hand-drawn art and graphic works.
Connectivity
[edit]The EXOPC offers connectivity equivalent to that of a standard laptop:
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Audio in/out SuperJack
- Mini-HDMI for connecting to an external monitor or television, with a maximum output resolution of 1080p (upscaled from 1366 × 768)
- Dock connector
External power supply
[edit]Recharging the battery is done through a standard external power supply:[8]
- Size: 85 by 33 by 25 millimetres (3.35 in × 1.30 in × 0.98 in)
- Weight: 950 grams (34 ounces)
- Input: 100–240 V
- Output: 19 V, 2.1 amperes
Software features
[edit]Operating system
[edit]The EXOPC uses Microsoft Windows 7 as its operating system. The company has developed a GUI interface around the standard Windows 7 GUI, nicknamed by the EXOPC community as the Connect Four Interface due to its full screen of interactive circles arranged in a grid pattern.[9] A dedicated button on the touch-screen interface will minimize the EXOPC layer and reveal the Windows 7 desktop, allowing the user to have the EXOPC Slate act as a standard Windows computer when needed.
Applications
[edit]Pre-installed applications
[edit]The EXOPC comes with the following pre-installed applications:
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Microsoft .NET framework 4.0
- Microsoft Silverlight runtime for IE
- Adobe Flash Player 10.2 and Acrobat Reader for reading PDF files
- EXOPC GUI Layer
Store-specific applications
[edit]An application library, similar to the Apple App Store or the Android Market is available for the device, accessible through the EXOPC UI.
Feedback
[edit]The tablet captured the attention of several blogs and websites in the summer of 2010, being heralded as a possible alternative to the iPad.[10] However, early reviews criticized the weight and battery life of the final product,[11] as well as many missing features, the interface itself, sluggishness of the Internet browser, and difficulties to use the on-screen keyboard.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "EXOPC Slate". EXOPC. Retrieved 2010-08-18.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Exo U - The Unifying Platform". exou.com. Retrieved 2012-08-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "EXO U - The Unifying Platform". exou.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-14. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
- ^ "EXOPC slate delayed thanks to Pegatron assembly line issue". slipperybrick.com. 2010-10-04. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ^ "Ciara Technologies". Ciara-tech.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
- ^ "EXOPC Community Forum • Index page". exou.com. Retrieved 2012-08-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "MOBI ONE "Windows 8® Ready" - MOBILAND - Probitas | International Online Computer Store". Probitas.pt. Archived from the original on 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
- ^ Buy power supply PSU for EXOPC Ciara Vibe leader slate
- ^ "EXOPC Slate hands-on". Engadget. 2010-05-30. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ^ "EXOPC Slate Hands-On: The Windows 7 Tablet We've Been Waiting For". laptopmag.com. 2010-06-02. Archived from the original on 2012-12-02. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ^ "EXOPC Slate Hands-On: The Windows 7 Tablet We've Been Waiting For". netbooknews.com. 2010-11-11. Archived from the original on 2010-11-12. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
The biggest draw back [sic] of the system so far appears to be battery life and that they are asking you to be patient while they work with their community to built [sic] a tablet everyone will love.
- ^ "EXOPC Slate review". Engadget. 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
Microsoft's lacking consumer touch features, it's not anywhere close to done, and thus requires Windows 7 to fully operate. Yet ultimately, it's Windows 7 – and the power-hungry parts needed to run it – that end up crippling the EXOPC the most.(...)With that said, $599 is a lot of money to bet on a platform that isn't ready and a piece of hardware that must be plugged into the wall for the better part of the day
External links
[edit]- Official company website
- Manufacturer website Archived 2017-05-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Website of Hypertechnologie Ciara, Inc. Archived 2011-10-20 at the Wayback Machine
- EXOPC Microsoft Store