ViewSonic outs Android 2.3 tablet 'ViewPad 10e'; ViewPad 7e

 

ViewSonic has unveiled its new Android tablet 'ViewPad 10e', which is scheduled to be launched in the UK next month. ViewSonic's ViewPad 10e has a 9.7-inch display with 1024x768 resolution, similar to the TouchPad and iPad 2. The ViewPad 10e runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system instead of the tablet-specific Android HoneyComb OS. Besides, it is powered by a single-core 1GHz Cortex A8 processor and 512MB of RAM.

The most notable feature of the new ViewSonic table is its thickness, which is just 9.1 mm. The ViewPad 10e comes with a 4GB of storage, expandable up to 32GB through microSD. The tablet also features a 1.3MP front-facing camera. On the connectivity front, the ViewPad 10e offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, mini USB and a mini HDMI connector for up to 720p output. Though there's no official word on the pricing of the new tablet, multiple reports suggest it is going to be a budget tablet.
Meanwhile, the Mobile Indian reports that ViewSonic is going to soon launch its Android 2.3-based tablet ViewPad 7e in India. Moreover, the new tablet will be priced below Rs. 10,000. ViewSonic has already made its way into the budget tablet segment with the ViewPad 7, which is available for nearly Rs. 15,000.

The ViewPad 7e is not listed on ViewSonic's India-centric website. However, we found the specs of the upcoming tablet on its global site, which states the ViewPad 7e is a seven-inch Android 2.3 Gingerbread tablet, powered by 1GHz ARM A8 processor and 512MB of RAM. The ViewPad 7e comes with a 4GB of inbuilt storage, extendable up to 32GB through microSD. The tablet also features a 0.3MP front-facing camera and 3MP rear camera. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi.
ViewPad 7e 7" Android 2.3 tablet features a high performance 1GHz processor to deliver a powerful multimedia experience in an affordable and portable package. The brilliant 800x600 multi-touch screen includes RiteTouch technology to accommodate handwriting with a stylus as well as touch input. Features such as Adobe Flash 10.3 support, great preloaded apps, plenty of storage capacity, dual cameras, and flexible connectivity options make the ViewPad 7e the ideal tablet for web surfing, social networking, e-reading, gaming and much more. Do it all with one compact device that fits your hand and your budget.

Features

ViewPad 7e

• The Web You Want
  ViewPad 7e is optimized to give you the best web browsing experience in the palm of your hand. Built-in support for Adobe Flash 10.3 ensures that you can access all of your favorite web sites for streaming video, games, interactive online content and social networking.
   
• Your Digital Library
  Store all of your media files and e-books with a generous 4GB of internal storage. MicroSD card support offers expandable storage up to 32GB for all your favorite music, movies, photos and more. Built-in apps with cloud storage features give you even more space and anywhere access to your favorite files.
   
• Connect in More Ways
  Stay connected with a primary 3MP auto-focus camera for photography and 0.3MP camera for videoconferencing/ video chatting, HDMI output for sending 1080p video to an external display, and 802.11 g/b/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.
   
• Loaded with Top Apps
  Listen to your favorite stations with TuneIn Radio, discover streaming audio and video content with MediaFly, take advantage of secure cloud storage for file backup and sharing with Dropbox, and much more. ViewPad 7e puts the best apps that the mobile world has to offer right at your fingertips, ready to go right out of the box.
   
• One Stop Shopping
  Read more than 1million free and premium e-books with Amazon Kindle for Android, download a free paid app each day with Amazon Appstore for Android*, and explore and shop more than 15 million songs and stream your music library directly to your ViewPad 7e with Amazon MP3 Store and Cloud Player. You will also enjoy access to the 1Mobile Market, offering a huge selection of free apps for instant download, available to users worldwide.
   
• ViewScene 3D
  Experience Android in a whole new way with ViewScene 3D, ViewSonic’s exclusive user interface. Navigating your digital world has never been this much fun. ViewScene 3D puts a visually stunning and exciting new spin on the Android operating system. Let your imagination run wild as you create and customize your own digital landscape in a fully configurable, holographic environment. ViewScene 3D brings your home screen to life with interactive and animated elements you can arrange any way you like.

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