While I collate information for an update to my “In search of a perfect notebook” post, I stumbled upon something that looks very attractive: The LG C1 Express Tablet Convertible.

 The person who posted it claims its a prototype and from the stickers on the chassis it seems to support dedicated graphics. There is also mention of a SIM card slot for EDGE connectivity. FWIW a dealer chimed in on the same thread that the price is expected to be upwards of $2100 CAD if something like this ever makes it to the market.

Obviously this is a total rumor at this point (my standard disclaimer stands - i have no way to confirm or deny existence of such a device - I am just quoting whatever is posted on the web…) but if a tablet convertible designed along the lines of the very sexy LG T1 express I mentioned earlier turns up by Vista launch I will be very tempted to buy it as my next personal laptop.

Specs as quoted:

• Intel Core Duo (Core 2?)
• Nvdia dedicated graphics (7200?)
• 10.x” widescreen
• EDGE/GPRS integrated
• Hopefully a HD faster than the one in T1

Engadget, TabletPCReview et al have more coverage and photos.