VIZIO announced the Android VIA Phone and VIA Tablet as
part of the VIA Plus ecosystem, the next generation of VIZIO Internet
Apps.
The VIZIO VIA Phone features a 1GHz processor, 4" high-resolution
capacitive touchscreen, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, GPS, a
MicroSD card slot for memory expansion and HDMI output with HD video
playback. It also features a front-facing camera for video chats and a 5-megapixel rear camera for photos and HD video capture.
The VIZIO VIA Tablet also features a 1GHz processor, with an 8"
high-resolution capacitive touchscreen, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
connectivity, GPS, a MicroSD card slot for additional memory expansion,
HDMI output with HD video playback, and a front-facing camera for video
chats. It also boasts a unique three-speaker design for stereo audio in
both portrait and landscape modes.
Both VIAs include a built-in IR blaster with universal remote
control app for quick access to the entire home theater or nearly any
other CE device in the home.
"Both the VIA phone and tablet feature the highest performance
coupled with innovative features that tie them into the media
consumption experience," said Matthew McRae, Chief Technology Officer at
VIZIO. "And by integrating the VIA Plus user experience also found on
our next generation TVs and Blu-ray devices, VIZIO is delivering the
multi-screen, unified ecosystem others have talked about for years and
never delivered."