Toshiba dynaPad Specs, Release Date: 'Thinnest And Lightest' Windows-Powered Tablet To Rival Surface Pro?

By Jackie Villegas, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, January 10, 2016

Claimed by Toshiba to be the "world's thinnest and lightest 12-inch tablet powered by Windows," the recently-revealed Toshiba dynaPad is a well-built and elegant tablet that is almost at par with Microsoft's Surface tablets.

At just 0.27 inches and weighing only 1.28 pounds, the dynaPad is sleek and travel-friendly, and matches the build of premium-priced 2-in-1 computers. A carbon fiber frame makes it light but sturdy and the soft, rubbery paint job it was given allows for a good grip - necessary on such a big tablet.

But though the Toshiba dynaPad is being positioned as a competitor for the Microsoft Surface Pro and does rival that device in terms of weight and thinness, what is under the dynaPad's hood isn't exactly at par. The dynaPad is powered by an Intel Atom CPU with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. The Intel Atom x5 Z8300 processor provides snappy performance, but it's not quite as powerful as those in the Surface Pro 3 or 4.

The dynaPad also features a crisp 1080p display and the Wacom-provided precision digital inking technology that allows for an unparalleled handwriting experience said to equal the experience of writing with pen and paper. The 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity which the TruPen stylus offers means that this may be the perfect tablet for those who enjoy drawing and sketching on their device and need it to be light enough to tote everywhere they go.

According to Engadget, this is also a good choice for those whose primary need is a tablet but who also want to use their device as a laptop, at times.

The Toshiba dynaPad is already available for pre-order and will be sold from Toshiba and Microsoft stores beginning late January. Prices start at $569. A keyboard dock for the dynaPad will be sold separately.