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ViewSonic Now Shipping ViewPad 10 With Android 1.6, Windows 7

Fabrizio Pilato — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:29:38 +0000

ViewSonic is announcing immediate availability of the ViewPad 10 tablet we heard about last November. The 10-inch slate will most notably dual boot between Android and Windows 7, the hardware on board is an Intel Atom 1.66GHz processor, 2GB memory to make up for the lack of dual-core functionality, and the option of 16GB or 32GB SSD hard drives. We initially heard the price of $639, but that has changed with the $599 price point being set for the 16GB model and $679 being set for the 32GB. Screen resolution is at 1024×600 pixels and uses LED to backlight the capacitive touch screen. Not the best timing in the world for ViewSonic, I think most people can wait for the iPad 2 and avoid the outdated Android 1.6 OS and the Windows 7 not even optimized for tablets.

ViewSonic Delivers the Best of Both Worlds With Immediate Availability of Its ViewPad® 10 Tablet

10.1″ Dual-Boot Tablet Brings to Customers a New Level of Convenience
WALNUT, CA–(Marketwire – March 7, 2011) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today announced North American availability of the ViewPad 10. Giving users a choice between Windows® 7 and Google Android™ within the same device, this 10.1″ dual-boot tablet is ideal for maximizing business productivity alongside entertainment.
“The lines of professional and personal life are blurring, which creates a need for devices that are suited for both sides,” said Adam Hanin, vice president of marketing for ViewSonic Americas. “The ViewPad 10 delivers just that by enabling users to merge business productivity with personal enjoyment anywhere, anytime. We are proud of our 10-year tablet history and are dedicated to further extending our tablet product portfolio to meet every individual need.”
Packed with a high speed Intel® Atom™ 1.66GHz processor and integrated 2GB of memory, the ViewPad 10 is a powerhouse of mobile computing. Built with a 1024×600 panel with LED backlight technology partnered with capacitive multi-touch functionality, the device provides a crystal clear viewing experience, even when multitasking across several applications.
The ViewPad 10 enables consumers to take Windows on the road, allowing access to Flash-based content and programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, wherever they are. Plus social media applications like Facebook and Twitter, sharing photos and surfing the Web through Google’s Android 1.6 platform are only a switch away, making this device the perfect companion for those looking to work, play and share on the go. Throw in the built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and 1.3 megapixel built-in front camera, the ViewPad 10 is fully optimized to keep users connected.
To ensure the ViewPad 10 grows with each person’s individual needs, the device offers expandable memory options via a micro SD card slot for up to 32GB of additional space. The dual-boot ViewPad 10 is now available — with Android 1.6 and either Windows 7 Home Premium (with a 16GB SSD hard drive) or Windows 7 Professional (with a 32GB SSD hard drive) for respective ESPs of $599 and $679.
For more information on ViewSonic’s products, please visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
About ViewSonic
ViewSonic® Corporation is a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions. ViewSonic develops, markets and supports a broad range of innovative products, including LCD TVs, computers, LCD monitors, projectors, digital photo frames, digital signage displays and digital media players. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation at 800.888.8583 or 909.444.8888; or visit ViewSonic.com

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Dell unveils a tablet inspired netbook

Fabrizio Pilato — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:52:13 +0000

Dell is attempting to flourish in the creativity department. Their latest creation with unimaginable inspiration comes in the form of their new Inspiron Duo 10” tablet/netbook concraption. The Flip screen device will allow itself to be either a netbook, or a tablet – depending on your mood. One thing to keep in mind is these types of convertible tablets are more often than not, running Windows 7 Premium. Basically you’re using a pen on your desktop; which isn’t the greatest experience in terms of intuitiveness. When will manufacturers drop these dual-functioning tablet/notebooks? I’m not sure about you, but I don’t wan’t a crappy tablet attached to a netbook or notebook. Just give me the best damn tablet and be done with it. Not some wanna be laptop with a touchscreen. Prove me wrong with a Windows 7 variant optimized for tablets, otherwise give me an iPad or Galaxy Tab and be done with it.

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First look: Fujitsu Lifebook T730 Tablet PC

Fabrizio Pilato — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:04:34 +0000

The Fujitsu Lifebook T730 Tablet PC is one beast of a machine. These are some first hand pics for you to take a gander at. It’s a bulky little tablet, but you’re getting a full-fledged power house of a computer packed inside this fliptastic form factor. This thing has everything under the kitchen sink. Fujitsu is making them with the core i3 to i5 range of chips, with 2GB to 4GB DDR3 memory; if you look at this only as a tablet, you will surely be disappointed by its size. If you cant get away from a notebook, but need the tablet functionality, this might be something you’re looking for. The touchscreen is deadly accurate, with a Wacom Active digitizer pen to go with its capacitive multi-touch screen.

Prices range from as low as $1,199 up to $1,749. They are taking on the netbook and tablet market all in one shot with this little hybrid. The screen is nicely lit, the stylus is very responsive and accurate (much more so than a finger). Stay tuned for a full on review.

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Sneak peak at Toshiba’s SmartPad tablet due October

Fabrizio Pilato — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:05:09 +0000

A first quick glimpse of Toshiba’s SmartPad was flaunted at a press conference late last month. Toshiba Australia Managing Director, Mark Whittard, quickly whipped it out in conclusion to the event. Obviously that peaked many eyebrows, so they gave us a taste. The details were that multiple devices are on the horizon, both Windows 7 tablets and Android tablets, but the SmartPad’s specific OS has yet to be named. I’m leaning towards Windows 7 considering what can be seen from the preview photos; HDMI output, USB ports, memory card reader and a dock connector are the obvious.

No definite specifications were revealed – just these teaser pics – but its still looking like an October launch date for the iPad look-a-like clone.

New Toshiba Tablet: Preview Images[Notebook Italia]
Toshiba SmartPad Gets a Leaky Close-Up: The Ports! [Gizmodo]

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Video: Hanvon Windows 7 tablet takes on the iPad

Fabrizio Pilato — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:10:00 +0000

This latest video shows a Windows 7 tablet and Apple iPad going head to head in a series of every day tasks. The hardware used for the Windows 7 contender is the Hanvon Windows 7 slate, one of many Windows 7 tablets that will be released before the year is out.

One thing that stands out is the obvious LCD size difference, it seems to cramp up the keyboard and cut off websites. I’m also still up in the air about the ghosting key effect when you are typing. And doesn’t that thing automatically disappear when you are done typing? Perhaps these are user configurable settings, and if not, they better be. Windows 7 web browsing and scrolling shows a staggered, jittery look; while the iPad is much more smooth and fluid. Don’t forget, in Windows 7 you will have an actual choice of browsers, so the native app will not be forced upon you. You also get USB ports and an SD card slot, oh, and a camera too. But you don’t need all those extra distractions, do you?

Windows 7 Slate Vs. Apple iPad [All Things Digital]
Watch a Windows 7 Slate Take On the iPad [Gizmodo]

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