ASUS Eee Pad Slider advertised in Portugal

One of ASUS’ upcoming tablets, the Eee Pad Slider has been reported to be delayed until September, but it looks like the folks in Phone House Portugal don’t think it’s too early to start generating some interest for the device. Phone House Portugal has been spotted listing the WiFi-only version of the sliding tablet/netbook hybrid in one of its catalogs, along with a $689 (€479) ($502 (€349) on contract) price tag.

In case you weren’t in the know, the ASUS Eee Pad Slider packs a 10.1? IPS 1280 x 800 display, a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 16/32 GB internal storage, WiFi, Bluetooth, mini HDMI and USB 2.0 ports, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5-megapixel rear camera, stereo speakers and Google Android Honeycomb.

The tablet missed its May launch date and only made its way to the FCC recently. Hopefully there won’t be anymore delays in the future. Anybody interested in picking this up?

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Booq Viper Slider case for the iPad 2 works with docks

While it’s usually a great idea to have protective cases for your iPad, one of the drawbacks to using one is the fact most cases usually make the tablet impossible to use with a dock. This is largely due to the design of the cut outs on the case itself or the fact that the case makes it too bulky to fit into a dock. Well the folks over at Booq have come up with a new iPad 2 case designed just to solve that problem.

Called the Viper Slider, the iPad 2 case has a specially designed bottom quarter that easily slides off (hence the name Slider), leaving the bottom of the iPad 2 compatible with almost any docking station available on the market. In addition to being dock-friendly, the Viper Slider protects your iPad 2 from the usual drops and mishaps with its durable polycarbonate casing and is said to give you a better grip when holding the tablet as well.

With sleek looks to match its functionality, the Booq Viper Slider sure looks like a useful case for the iPad 2. Folks will definitely enjoy the convenience it brings. It is available now for $39.95 from Booq and various retail outlets nationwide.

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