Looking for slate tablet with USB port

[Skiffie]

1. What is your budget?
AUD$350-500 I guess?

2. Would you consider purchasing used/refurbished?
New preferred, may consider factory refurb only.

3. Do you prefer a Slate, Convertible or Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC)?
Slate

4. What size Tablet PC would you prefer?
Small and light ~ 5" to 8.9"

5. Which country do you intent to purchase from?
Australia, if only for ease of warranty claims should they arise.

6. Do you have any preferences to brand loyalty or dislikes?
Not really but do like Asus and don't like Apple so much.

7. How many hours battery life do you require?
Not important

8. What will be the primary usage scenario of this tablet?
Email/Web Surfing/Entertainment/Notetaking/Media)

9. Do you have an OS preference?
Android

10. What software and tasks do you intend to run? (Microsoft Office or other Word Processing Suite/Photoshop/3D Studio Max/Autocad etc)
Not really intending anything high end, but possibly basic office apps.

10. Do you intend on playing Games? If so please list.
N/A

Screen Specifics
1. What resolution do you prefer?
WXGA - 1280x768

2. Do you require the screen to be readable in sunlight?
Nice to have.

3. Do you prefer your display to be glossy or matte?
Matte

4. Do you require Touch?
Capacitive preferred.

5. Do you require a Pen?
Not important

Component Specifics

1. What size Hard Drive and Memory do you require?
Small (16GB) adequate.

2. Do you require an Optical (CD/DVD) Drive to be built in?
N/A

3. Do you require ability to add a second Battery or Hard Drive (Modular Bay technology)?
No


Misc
1. Other non specific items ~ please add other items you require not covered above?

• Full size USB port
• HMDI port
• SD Card slot
• WiFi only (3G not required)

2. Additional requests ~ anything other you wish to take into consideration?

[pepper_john]

Thinkpad tablet or Toshiba Thrive

[e-schreiber]

If you get a bit flexible on the size requirements, you can get the Toshiba Thrive 10". That's my favourite Android tablet due to its combination of specs (full USB & HDMI, SD slot, replaceable battery, 2MP & 5MP cameras, support to Thumbdrives & USB keyboards, etc) and price. Note that Toshiba makes a 7" version of the Thrive too, but I don't think it has a full-size USB or HDMI. No replaceable battery either.

The Thrive 10" is awsome. There are a few keyboard-folios for it if you type a lot.

Bluetooth Keyboard-folio for Toshiba Thrive 10":
New Bluetooth Keyboard Case for Thrive?

USB Keyboard-folio for Toshiba Thrive 10":
Amazon.com: Toshiba Thrive Leather Case with Built-in USB Keyboard

[Jamison Cush]

I've long been a fan of the original Toshiba Thrive -- it's certainly one of the more versatile tablets on the market, thanks in part to the removable battery and full-sized inputs. The good news is that is now a year old, and should be available for a low cost. Of course, the bad news is that it now has year-old hardware, including a dual-core processor, and the display quality pails in comparison to the newer tablets, including Android tablets with similar specs. But in terms of getting things done, the Thrive is only rivaled by the Lenovo ThinkPad tablet.

I would also consider any Android tablet with a microUSB input -- micro-to-full adapters can be had for less than the cost of shipping from Amazon.

[Bronsky]

I don't know if you have access to the Lenovo outlet from Australia, but you can pick up a 32GB Thinkpad tablet ATM for $356.80 USD. It comes with a USB, micro-USB, Micro-HDMI and SD card reader. It also has an active digitizer for note-taking. It seems to fit all of your requirements, including matt display, even if it is a bit larger than you would like.

[e-schreiber]

I would also consider any Android tablet with a microUSB input -- micro-to-full adapters can be had for less than the cost of shipping from Amazon.

My beef with micro-ports isn't due to the cost of cables or adapters....They're cheap. It's the hassle of always having to carry those things with you and remembering exactly where they are when you need them. With full-size ports, no matter where you are, if you forget your own cables, the cables people already have in their houses/offices can be used with the full-port device. To me, that convenience is priceless. I know it comes with compromises, but I believe it to be worth it.

I'll look for information about the ThinkPad Android tablet. I don't know much about it.

[e-schreiber]

but you can pick up a 32GB Thinkpad tablet ATM for $356.80 USD. It comes with a USB, micro-USB, Micro-HDMI and SD card reader. It also has an active digitizer for note-taking.

I just checked out the ThinkPad Android. Looks nice, indeed. And the price is decent. LogicBuy has it for $320.