ViewSonic are hoping to make an impression on the tablet market with their ViewPad 7 tablet computer which they will be showing off at the upcoming IFA in Berlin. Here are a few details they’ve released prior to the event.
The ViewPad 7 comes with a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen and will be running on Android Froyo but it’s more than just a tiny tablet, it’s a rather large phone too.
You will also find front and back facing cameras, and the tablet/phone will support 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Also included is a microSD slot (up to 32GB storage) and USB.
There’s a full size SIM slot too to turn your tablet into a phone but thanks to Bluetooth, you won’t have to be seen in public holding the device up to your ear.
So essentially, you will be able to use your ViewPad 7 as you would any tablet to access the internet, send emails and enjoy apps from the Android application store, but you will also be able to make calls, and send text messages and that’s got to go down well.
Oh and there’s the ability for it to function as an eReader, something that all self respecting tablets need to have these days.
“We are proud to announce another world first at ViewSonic. 3G phone functionality combined with dual cameras gives the ability for use of Android apps to use augmented reality or video calling on the move with the benefit of an excellent 7-inch screen,” says Derek Wright, European product marketing manager for ViewSonic
“The ViewPad 7 is aimed at users who require the ‘always on’ connectivity they are used to from a mobile phone with a more agreeable screen size for longer term use.”
Price wise we’re not too sure but the rumour is that the ViewPad 7 will be available from next month and for £350 or less and that’s including VAT.
There’s also a rumour about a 10 inch version of the ViewPad but we don’t know anything about that yet, perhaps we’ll hear more at the IFA show. Will keep you posted.
Ok so the big question is will the ViewPad 7 be able to compete against Apple’s iPad?
Via : geekwithlaptop.com
The ViewPad 7 comes with a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen and will be running on Android Froyo but it’s more than just a tiny tablet, it’s a rather large phone too.
You will also find front and back facing cameras, and the tablet/phone will support 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Also included is a microSD slot (up to 32GB storage) and USB.
There’s a full size SIM slot too to turn your tablet into a phone but thanks to Bluetooth, you won’t have to be seen in public holding the device up to your ear.
So essentially, you will be able to use your ViewPad 7 as you would any tablet to access the internet, send emails and enjoy apps from the Android application store, but you will also be able to make calls, and send text messages and that’s got to go down well.
Oh and there’s the ability for it to function as an eReader, something that all self respecting tablets need to have these days.
“We are proud to announce another world first at ViewSonic. 3G phone functionality combined with dual cameras gives the ability for use of Android apps to use augmented reality or video calling on the move with the benefit of an excellent 7-inch screen,” says Derek Wright, European product marketing manager for ViewSonic
“The ViewPad 7 is aimed at users who require the ‘always on’ connectivity they are used to from a mobile phone with a more agreeable screen size for longer term use.”
Price wise we’re not too sure but the rumour is that the ViewPad 7 will be available from next month and for £350 or less and that’s including VAT.
There’s also a rumour about a 10 inch version of the ViewPad but we don’t know anything about that yet, perhaps we’ll hear more at the IFA show. Will keep you posted.
Ok so the big question is will the ViewPad 7 be able to compete against Apple’s iPad?
Via : geekwithlaptop.com
