We've also recently seen the rise of a new form factor that fills the gap between laptop and smartphone: the slate-style tablet.

我们最近还看到，一种新形式的因素的出现正填补着笔记本与智能机的鸿沟：平板电脑。

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Some pundits predict that it is a signal that Microsoft intends to deliver Windows or Windows Phone OS tablet and SLATE devices, while others foresee an overdue overhaul of the Xbox's architecture.

一些权威预测这是一个信号，微软打算发布Windows或者Windows Phone OS的平板设备，而其他人预测的是Xbox架构迟到的大修。

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Some of these gizmos are very much meant to compete head-to-head with Apple's tablet, including a bevy of Windows 7 "SLATE PCs."

这些玩意儿中有一些很有可能与苹果的平板设备好好较量一番，其中包括了一系列Windows 7“平板电脑(slate PC)”。

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This Ultrabook doubles as a slate tablet.

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Google ( GOOG - news - people ) about incorporating Google's Android operating system into a slate or tablet-style computer later this year.

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"The compelling combination of pen and true multi-touch offers users the freedom to select the input method of their choice, whether it be the pen or their fingertips, when interacting directly with their slate, tablet, notebook or other computing device, " said Amichai Ben-David, CEO, N-trig.

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