Quanta Computer, the ODM manufacturer for companies such as Apple, Acer, Dell and Lenovo, passed this interesting-looking tablet through the FCC today.  The device has a curved front edge that is slightly reminiscent of the Lenovo Skylight, although Test Reports describe the device as a convertible tablet.

We don’t have exact measurements for the NL2, but based on measurements of FCC labels we’d estimate the device measures about 11” long and 8.5” wide.  We also know that the NC2 will rely on an Atheros WiFi chip that will provide 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless.

We don’t have any pricing or availability information at this point, nor are we sure what brand the NC2 will bear.  Quanta also notes that the “NC2” model number may be followed by two additional alpha numeric characters, which will be used for marketing purposes.

With several machines headed to the States, LG has certainly been busy on the netbook front this year.  Today, however, the company passed a Core 2 Duo-powered notebook through the FCC, called the LGT28.  The device will also be sold as the T280, TD280 and TB280 in different markets.

The LGT28 is part of LG’s X-Note lineup.  The device’s cover has a ridged texture that appears to be rubberized.  Three USB ports, a VGA port and HDMI port are on the sides of the device.

The LGT28’s screen measures 11.6 inches, with a 1366 x 768 resolution.  The device can support up to 2GB of memory.  Other features include a 1.3 MP webcam, Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, WWAN and Intel GMA graphics.  The LGT28 tips the scales at 3.3 pounds.

It’s not clear why LG decided to introduce a Core 2 Duo notebook.  We took a liking to LG’s crazy-thin netbook designs and by contrast the LGT28 seems a bit mundane.

No word on pricing or availability.

Information about HP’s HSTNN-W75C has been trickling in ever since the device first appeared on the FCC back in December.  We spotted a lone pic of the device last week, and today we got a read on the device’s battery.

According to FCC filings from HP today, the HSTNN-W75C uses an HP battery with the model number HSTNN-OB45.  This is the same battery used in the HP Compaq 2710P ultralight tablet PC that was released back in 2007.

We’re not sure that’s good news, since the 2710P is a pretty dated device.  I can’t imagine that the form factor of the HSTNN-W75C is much different than the 2710P if the two devices are using the same battery.  Hopefully, the HSTNN-W75C will be a bit more innovative than the HP Compaq 2710P platform in other respects.

We first spotted the HP HSTNN-W75C tablet on the FCC back in December 2009.  Today, the first picture of the device surfaced on the FCC, thanks to a filing by Qualcomm.

Unfortunately, the pic of the HSTNN-W75C (above) doesn’t reveal much.  It is interesting to note, however, that the device appears to have a retractable antenna, which is likely used by the HSTNN-W75C’s Gobi2000 WLAN card.

We don’t know much more at this point, but we’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

Looking for a tablet, but don’t want to settle for a thin and fragile iPad?  Well, then, let me point you to the Ruggedbook SR820 Rugged Tablet PC, which just passed through the FCC today.

The SR820 is a Windows XP Embedded Tablet Edition device that sports a 8.9” WSVGA, LED backlit display, and Atom  Z530P 1.6 GHz processor.  The device is billed as drop proof, dust proof, water proof, and sunlight readable.  Other interesting features include GPS, a barcode scanner, b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 2 MP camera.

Sure, the SR820 is designed for industrial applications.  But who says you can’t curl up with one of these things in bed to surf the web or watch YouTube?

The Dell Lafite appeared on the FCC last night.  According to Engadget, the Lafite will be released as the Latitude E4310, and will feature a 13 inch screen, WWAN and WiFi and optional features that include a RFID reader and UWB.

Pictures of the Lafite show a thin form factor with sharp edges.  The battery for the Lafite also appears to protrude a few inches from the back of the device, although we’re not sure this is the standard or extended battery.

No word on pricing or availability, but yesterday’s filing suggests that we’ll see the Lafite soon.

A new HP tablet popped up on the FCC today, thanks to a filing by Broadcom.  The device is referred to as the HSTNN-I82C (above), and is described as a ‘HP tablet PC.’

Broadcom previously passed the BCM94321 module through the FCC in HP and Compaq netbooks.  However, this is the first time the module has showed up in a HP tablet.

A possible release date for the HSTNN-I82C shows up in Broadcom’s request for confidentiality.  This letter notes that the planned platform shipping date is 5/14/2010 (below).

Unfortunately, we don’t know anything else about this tablet, nor do we have any pics.  We’ll keep you updated as we learn more, but at this point it appears we can expect to see a new tablet from HP in May.

Toshiba passed a new tablet through the FCC today.  Known as the Portege M780, this device appears to be an incremental upgrade to Toshiba’s Portege M700 line.

FCC filings indicate that the device will have Bluetooth and a/b/g/n WiFi.  However, we don’t know much else about the tablet.

Sony passed a notebook called the PCG-3111L through the FCC today.  This model number doesn’t tell us much, however the device’s test report shows the use of a VGP-AC19V32 AC adapter – the same adapter used for Sony’s existing Z Series notebooks.

Specs on the PCG-3111L are hard to come by, but we do know that the device will rock a Gobi2000 processor from Qualcomm for worldwide 3G connectivity and GPS.  The PCG-3111L will also have an optical drive, suggesting that it won’t be the smallest notebook on the block.

We first spotted HP’s new Touchsmart tm2 tablet back in November, and today HP made the device official – just in time for CES.

According to Engadget, the tm2 will feature a 12.1” touch screen, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, ATI Mobility Radeon GPU and 6 cell battery that will provide up to 9 hours of battery life.  In addition to Windows 7, the tm2 will have a BumpTop 3D desktop and HP’s TouchSmart software that features a touch-enabled Netflix app.

There design of the tm2 looks like a bit improvement over previous TouchSmart tablets, which tended to be on the hefty side.  We’re not sure about the button-less trackpad, but overall it’s definitely good to see the tm2 officially announced and we’re eager to get our hands on one.

From:  Engadget