Viewsonic announced its ViewPad line of Android tablets, the ViewPad 7 and the dual-boot ViewPad 10 with Windows.
The Android 2.2 ViewPad 7 is 3.5G-capable and has a 800x480 WVGA LCD seven-inch screen. It is one of the only 7" tablet solutions with Android Google Mobile Services (GMS).
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 microSD card slot, along with battery life of up to 10 hours.
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.
The ViewPad 10 is a 10.1" dual-boot Wi-Fi tablet that gives users a choice between Windows 7 Home Premium and Google Android 1.6.
With a high-performance, high-speed Intel Atom 1.66 GHz processor, integrated 1GB of memory, 16GB SSD hard drive and expandable microSD slot, the ViewPad 10 is designed to view Flash-based content and Office programs with Windows and is designed for an optimized mobile entertainment experience with Android.
The 1024x600 LED backlit panel includes a G-sensor and capacitive multitouch 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.