Given its official launch in London yesterday, the new pocket-friendly ViewPad tablet computer from ViewPoint will soon be available for those tech consumers not enamoured by the likes of Apple’s hugely popular iPad or Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab.
Available in two screen sizes, the smaller ViewPad 7 comes equipped with a 7.0-inch WVGA capacitive screen, version 2.2 of Google’s Android OS, a multi-touch interface, a (somewhat disappointing) 600MHz Qualcomm processor, 512MBs of internal memory, front and rear-facing cameras, Wi-Fi and 3G network support, Bluetooth 2.1, AGPS, and data storage expansion via microSD cards.
Meanwhile, the larger ViewPad 10 includes a 10-inch capacitive multi-touch screen (1024 x 600), a swift 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, 16GBs of solid-state storage, Wi-Fi connectivity (what, no 3G?), a modest 1.3 mega-pixel camera (front-facing), support for mini VGA, twin USB 2.0 ports, and microSD data expansion.
Beyond its sexy screen and thoroughly capable processor, the ViewPad 10 stands apart from its competitors thanks to being the world's first tablet supporting dual-boot access to either Windows 7 Home Premium or quick-loading Google Android (version 1.6). It’s worth noting that Intel’s Atom N455 does not support version 2.2 of Android.
Interestingly, the boffins at V3.co.uk note that the Windows 7 OS doesn’t come with Microsoft Office (or even a standard 60-day trial period), an apparent shortfall ViewPoint claims came about in order to help conserve drive space.
But what of the prices attached to ViewPoint’s tablet duo come November 1? Well, the 7.0-inch model will cost 399 GBP (approx. $635 USD), while the 10-inch version is tethered alongside the iPad and Galaxy Tab with a price of 499 GBP (approx. $795 USD).
Prospective buyers should also be aware that ViewPoint is offering a 100 GBP rebate to anyone willing to trade in an operational Netbook or notebook at time of purchase—although the hardware must not be more than four years old.
Via : thetechherald
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