Netbook Navigator NAV7 Slate PC Tablet hits pre-order

By Shane McGlaun/March 31, 2011 6:25 am EST

If you like the idea of a tablet, but you have been waiting for a tablet to surface with Windows 7 onboard so you can use some of your apps from your notebook or PC a new options is here. The NAV7 Slate PC running Windows 7 has turned up and is now available for pre-order. The tablet runs Windows 7 and has lots of features that sound more like a netbook than a tablet.

The machine weighs in at 1.25 pounds, uses a 1.6GHz Intel processor, and can have up to 2GB of RAM. The tablet stores to a 1.8"SSD with up to 64GB of storage. It also has a pair of USB ports for connecting accessories.

Other features of the tablet includes a front webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional 3G modem inside. The screen is 7-inches and has a 1024 x 600 resolution. The battery promises four hours use per charge and the tablet has an accelerometer and more. The pre-orders are underway right now starting at $649 and shipment is expected to kick off in May.