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We’ve been hearing quite a bit about the ViewSonic ViewPad Tablet/Slates but until now we haven’t heard when they might hit the shores of the US. Well now we know. The 7 inch model is set to debut in November and the dual booting (Android and Windows 7) won’t make it across the pond until the first quarter of 2011.

The 7 inch model will hit at $479 and runs Android 2.2 on a Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM. No word yet on what carriers might be providing the 3G connectivity. It will also have access to Google’s Android Marketplace.

The 10 inch dual booting model will obviously have a higher price ($629) and according to Engadget it is identical in design to the Tega v2.

Press Release follows:

ViewSonic Unveils Android™-based ViewPads®

Thousands of open-sourced apps available for 7″ Android 2.2 3.5G capable ViewPad 7 and 10.1″ dual-boot Win 7 and Android 1.6 ViewPad 10

WALNUT, Calif. – November 1, 2010 – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today announced its ViewPad line of Android-based devices, featuring the ViewPad 7 and ViewPad 10.

“Leveraging our 20-year display heritage, these new ViewPad solutions provide users with anytime anywhere connectivity,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager for ViewSonic Americas. “With access to the universe of Android apps, our new ViewPads are perfectly suited for enjoying digital entertainment and social media. Office productivity is also a snap with robust web browsing functionality.”

ViewPad 7 – The Android 2.2 ViewPad 7 combines a powerful processor with 3.5G capable data technology in a lightweight, pocket-sized 7″ form factor. With an 800×480 WVGA LCD screen, this device is one of the only 7″ tablet solutions with Android Google Mobile Services (GMS). As a result, consumers can connect to a selection of more than 100,000 apps and games along with Gmail, YouTube and more for a superior and convenient entertainment solution that fits today’s mobile lifestyle.

With its wireless 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth® connectivity the ViewPad 7 supports instant messaging, VoIP, and all the web browsing and USB connectivity functions of a capacitive multi-touch device. The ViewPad 7 features 2 built-in cameras: a 3-megapixel, auto focus camera in the rear and a 0.3 megapixel camera in the front. In addition to the integrated 512MB of memory, the ViewPad 7 offers up to an additional 32GB of storage capacity via the micro SD card slot, along with battery life of up to 10 hours. The result is the ultimate device for connected fun and multitasking – in a compact size easier to carry than a netbook and with better media performance than a smartphone.

The ViewPad 7 will be available in late Q4 2010 for an ESP of $479. Third-party accessories and ViewCare™ extended warranties will also be available at launch.

ViewPad 10 – Innovative and productive, this 10.1″ dual-boot Wi-Fi device gives users a choice between Windows® 7 Home Premium and Google Android 1.6 within the same device. With a high performance, high speed Intel® Atom™ 1.66GHz processor, integrated 1GB of memory, 16GB SSD hard drive and expandable micro SD slot, the ViewPad 10 is ideally designed to view Flash-based content and Office programs with Windows, and for an optimized mobile entertainment experience with Android. Additionally, the 1024×600 LED backlit panel includes a G-sensor and capacitive multi-touch for intuitive navigation across multiple applications. Teamed with a 1.3-megapixel webcam with built-in microphone, the ViewPad 10 is great for videoconferencing as well.

The ViewPad 10 with dual-boot OS will be available in Q1 2011 for an ESP of $629. Third-party accessories and ViewCare™ extended warranties will be available at launch.

For further information on ViewSonic products, please visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

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.

ViewSonic’s Finch Club offers resellers an opportunity to benefit from specialized product training and discounts. To sign up, please visit FinchClub.com.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document.

6 Comments

6 Comments

  1. Lorie Ghamy

    11/02/2010 at 1:34 am

    A question to destroy after reading :

    Will you make a review of Underscore Notify ? It an app mixing handwriting notes, typing text, photo, recorded sounds, PDF, shots from Docs… Each page is like a virtual space… It run with Dropbox, Google Docs, Box!net , Evernote….

    It’s in the good way to be a kind OneNote for iPad and iPhone…

    Just the poor iPad memory is the shame for complex documents…

  2. Anonymous

    11/02/2010 at 4:01 am

    These tablets are been charged a little high.
    I don’t think this price would work in U.S. Even for Android 2.2 tablet, I would prefer this one. https://bit.ly/bDHvGr

  3. Anonymous

    11/02/2010 at 7:13 am

    The announcement is still quite light on details and doesn’t say anything about the product to differentiate it significantly from other 7″ tablet offerings. Nothing special in the software department is mentioned either.

    Viewsonic will struggle with this product I fear.

  4. Anonymous

    11/02/2010 at 7:13 am

    The announcement is still quite light on details and doesn’t say anything about the product to differentiate it significantly from other 7″ tablet offerings. Nothing special in the software department is mentioned either.

    Viewsonic will struggle with this product I fear.

  5. SatGuide

    11/02/2010 at 11:46 am

    I think its a wonderful news of ViewSonic ViewPad Tablets Coming to US. There are multitudinous features in this. It runs Android 2.2 on a Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM. I think it is really good and interesting. Any ways thanks for sharing such a wonderful article.

  6. SatGuide

    11/02/2010 at 11:46 am

    I think its a wonderful news of ViewSonic ViewPad Tablets Coming to US. There are multitudinous features in this. It runs Android 2.2 on a Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM. I think it is really good and interesting. Any ways thanks for sharing such a wonderful article.

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