NetbookTech

With rumors of an Apple tablet in the works still persisting, it’s really not surprising to hear that other hardware vendors are looking to head Apple off at the pass.

Case in point – ASUS. The company is reportedly preparing a new product tentatively called the “Eee Pad” which will feature a 4 to 7 inch display. Details are sketchy at this time but expect functionality to be a cross between a tablet PC and a Mobile Internet Device (MID). Who knows how much something like this would cost but ASUS already has experience in netbook convertible systems so it’s not hard to imagine the company rolling out a slate oriented device.

Now what would be interesting is if ASUS would bundle Windows 7 with the Eee Pad given 7’s much improved touch functionality. In any case, no word on when such a device would possibly come out.

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