Can multi-touch make tablets hip again? The HP TouchSmart TX2 handles multiple finger gestures, but the inputs need a little work.

Speedy and adequately functional for light use, the UX27– though not perfect – is the best UMPC yet.

The best convertible tablet we’ve seen great performance and great design at a decent price.

Acer’s tiny new Tablet PC, the TravelMate C111 marries the functionality of their previous convertible tablet with the low-power high-performance functionality of the Intel Centrino.

Despite the improved specifications, the Q1-SSD is anything but mobile computing nirvana.

A stylish mobile way to access the web, but it’s crying out for mobile data capability.

HTC’s long-awaited Shift is finally here, but despite valiant efforts it fails to revitalise the UMPC template

If you've been fantasising about a slate PC that would look at home in Arthur Dent's satchel, read on.

As far as Tablet PCs go, the only indication that the Portege 3500 is one, and not a notebook, is the solid stainless steel and magnesium hinge centered under the display. This is the single point for rotating and flipping the screen over and down, and it locks into place with a satisfying 'snick'. It's a much better work-around than the hinge and locks used by the Acer TravelMate C100.