Samsung Series 7 11.6" Slate: Breathing New Life Into Tablet PCs

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Tablet PCs are a dying breed, and Windows 8 is still at least a year away. Until we see what Microsoft's next operating system has to offer, one tablet PC shows us why this form factor is still a winner. Samsung's Series 7 11.6" Slate breaks the mold.

Docking Station: Forget Your Desktop

Slate Dock/Cradle

The Series 7 11.6" Slate only comes with a single USB port, making it impossible to simultaneously use a wireless mouse while transferring files from your thumb drive.

Samsung's minimalistic approach really emphasizes a more mobile approach, though. So, if your purpose is to replace a desktop, you also need the company's docking station ($100). Its connectivity package is fairly minimalistic, including a headphone jack, a power port, Ethernet, HDMI output, and a single USB 2.0 port. However, it offers a simple and convenient way to expand connectivity and prop up the screen without imposing a mess of cables.