Alcatel wants its new 17.3-inch Xess tablet to be a multipurpose hub for the family, providing recipes in the kitchen, films in the living room, and a digital whiteboard for to-do lists and upcoming events. Alcatel has stressed that the Xess is still a prototype at this stage, but it's in need of some serious upgrades. The tablet certainly aims at functionality, with a multi-position stand that can angle the screen at 75, 50, or 30 degrees (for watching videos, cooking, and drawing, says Alcatel).

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