February. 14, 2011
February 14, 2011 - Wacom feel IT technologies has been selected as the key user interface for the new ASUS Eee Slate EP121. The product is now available in North America and coming soon in France, Germany, UK, Japan and Australia.
Created for on-the-go people who value productivity, entertainment and desktop-like power in a mobile computing device, the new Eee Slate EP121 is an ideal fit for today's digital lifestyle. Featuring a thin and compact design, 12.1" display and the ability to run virtually any software application, the slate is as comfortable with the professional power user as it is with the consumer.
Wacom feel IT technologies allows Eee Slate EP121 users to enjoy the natural-feeling navigation of multi-touch inherent in Windows 7 and other software applications, as well as Wacom's renowned pen input, delivering patented pressure-sensitive precision to a variety of applications. Whether using the pen to annotate, draw, sketch and navigate small targets or the fingers for simple clicks, zooms, etc., the strength of Wacom feel IT technologies is the amazing versatility it provides the the Eee Slate user.
"Through teamwork and many collaborative sessions with Wacom's Components Division, ASUS has created a unique and innovative mobile computing device that is more natural and intuitive to use," said Hidetoshi Kamoto, Division General Manager of Wacom's Component Business Division. "We are grateful to be working with ASUS, a company that shares our vision of bringing people and technology closer together."
The demand for Wacom feel IT technologies has been sharply increasing. This trend is significant in tablet devices that has recently become recognized as its own category.
The Eee Slate EP121 is a powerful tablet computer that meets the needs of both consumers and business users. It receiving an Innovations Award at CES 2011 is a clear testament to the innovation and technology behind it. With its large multi-touch display and Intel® Core™ i5 processor, the ASUS Eee Slate EP121 delivers the ultimate combination of performance and portability in a tablet design. Powered by Windows 7 Home Premium, the Eee Slate runs the same software as any desktop or notebook PC, so it's perfect for mobile users who need to both create and consume content.
Wacom feel IT technologies is the brand that provides the user interface technology of Wacom. By integrating UI technologies such as a multi-touch sensor, pen sensor, controller and device driver in the most sophisticated way, the brand provides a highly natural and intuitive premium user experience for PCs, e-books and other IT devices.
Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality.
The company also offers its products as OEM solutions to leading manufacturers serving incremental markets. Wacom's interface technology, called Wacom feel IT technologies, is also offered as an integrated solution to strategic partners. Most tablet device manufacturers count on the advanced features and reliability of the brand to deliver a premium touch and pen experience. Visit www.feelwacom.com for additional information on Wacom's feel IT technologies brand.
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