Subj : Tiny PC vendor teases first Windows tablet that doubles as a port
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Sep 15 2023 04:15:03

Tiny PC vendor teases first Windows tablet that doubles as a portable monitor 
 but it will be expensive

Date:
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:00:46 +0000

Description:
Minisforums 14in tablet will be powered by an AMD processor.

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The company behind some of the best mini PCs weve seen is on the cusp of 
launching a tablet that could be fitted with DisplayPort as an input  meaning 
it could double as a portable external monitor. 

The forthcoming device will be a 2-in-1 machine with support for a detachable 
keyboard as well as a pressure-sensitive pen, which uses the Microsoft Pen 
Protocol 2.0, according to Liliputing. Minisform also told the publication 
the device will have a 14in 2,560 x 1,600 LCD display with a slick 165Hz 
refresh rate. 

Itll also be powered by an AMD Ryzen chip augmented with AI capabilities, 
meaning its likely the device may include features to improve the hybrid 
working experience such as automatic frame rates during videoconferencing and 
eye contact correction. (Image credit: Minisforum) Dual-screen on the go with 
Minisform's next-gen tablet 

Most staggeringly, however, is the possible inclusion of DisplayPort input. 
While it isnt difficult to find a top portable display , so you can 
dual-screen on the go, finding a fully functioning 2-in-1 that can double as 
one is extremely rare. 

Although the Chinese manufacturer predominantly manufactures small PCs, it 
does occasionally develop tablets too. In March, for example, it unveiled a 
2-in-1 fitted with an Intel Core i5 CPU as well as up to 32GB RAM and 1TB 
NVMe memory. 

Based on information the company has teased, however, it does appear its keen 
to enter the high-end tablet market with this entry. 

The forthcoming device will be fitted with AMDs eight-core Ryzen 7 7840U APU 
chip, alongside a Radeon RX 780M GPU, according to AnandTech , although the 
publication adds the caveat that the manufacturer may yet go in a different 
direction  with AMD also set to introduce its next generation of Ryzen 8000 
CPUs , dubbed the Strix family. 

The firm expects to launch the device in early 2024  with more details likely 
to emerge at the next Consumer Electronics Show (CES). More from TechRadar 
Pro These are some of the best portable monitors you can grab today We've 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/tiny-pc-vendor-teases-first-windows-tablet-that-
doubles-as-a-portable-monitor-but-it-will-be-expensive


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