Asustek is preparing a tablet PC using the Intel Atom and
Windows 7 operating system. We had known that Asustek has a Google Android/Chrome
tablet PC in the works, and Acer's recently revealed Internet device is aiming
for competition with with Apple's iPad.
Asustek CEO and president Jerry Shen confirmed the outfit
will launch two versions of its Eee Pad, one with an ARM processor and Google
operating system and the other with an Intel Atom and Windows 7. Shen pointed out that the 10-inch Wintel platform tablet
PC will feature a no-fan, ultra-thin and light design.
Digitimes thinks that the beast will be seen at Computex 2010 with both tablet PCs to be
designed by Asustek and made by Pegatron Technology. Acer is also readying an internet device based on an ARM processor and
Android operating system. It will be outsource for manufacturing to Compal
Electronics.