Samsung announced a tablet that runs on Windows instead of Android, and it’s drawing a lot of attention at CES. The Sliding PC 7 is a touch-screen device with its own slide-out keyboard, giving users the option of a multi-touch display or full keyboard and mouse.

Larger than an iPad but smaller than many Netbooks, the 10.1-inch Sliding PC 7 features a multitouch screen so it can operate in both tablet- and Netbook-like formats. This could be the Netbook/tablet hybrid that many have been hoping for…

“With the proliferation of tablet devices, there is a demand from consumers that want the elegance, ease-of-use and portable form factor of a tablet but also the familiarity of a notebook,” said Scott Ledterman, director of mobile PC product marketing at Samsung. “The Samsung 7 Series is creating a category unto itself, with a total solution that is not only chic and convenient for content consumption, but also versatile enough for more intensive computing and content creation.”

The tablet has front- and back-facing cameras, a MicroSD slot and 3G card insert. In order to maintain its trim dimensions, the full-sized USB port has been replaced with a mini-HDMI port (although a mini-HDMI-to-USB 2.0 adapter is available). Other specs include: an Intel Atom Z670 CPU, 2GB RAM, 32 or 64GB SSD drive, along with 3G and WiMax connectivity.

The unit being demonstrated on the show floor is still pre-production, although Samsung suggests the Sliding PC 7 Series will be available starting at $699 in May.