Gigabyte has outed its latest tablet, the S1080, running Windows 7 on a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor. Fresh to Computex 2011 this morning, the S1080 has a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 multitouch display, 2GB of memory and weighs 0.9kg, taking on the ViewPad 10Pro in the process.
The specs are generally in line with a decent netbook, so you get a 320GB hard-drive, GMA 3150 graphics with a VGA output and WiFi b/g/n, along with Bluetooth 3.0. There’s a front-facing 1.3-megapixel webcam along with a USB 3.0 port for high-speed connectivity, a USB 2.0 port, gigabit ethernet and an audio socket, along with an SD card reader.
3.5G WWAN is an option, and the whole thing measures 270 x 173 x 14.94 mm. Gigabyte has added dedicated hotkeys for scrolling and handwriting recognition, along with an optical mouse with buttons built into the bezel for two-handed navigation. Battery life from the regular 4,000 mAh pack is expected to be around 4hs, with another 3hrs if you slap on the 100g extended battery.
Meanwhile there’s an optional docking station, which adds an optical drive, stereo speakers and a keyboard. No official word from Gigabyte at this stage on pricing, but we’re already seeing the S1080 pop up online to order for around $625.