ViewSonic Offers Dual-Boot Tablet, The ViewPad 10 (Video)

March 8, 2011

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ViewSonic has recently announced the availability of their latest and greatest tablet, the ViewPad 10. The device at first glance appears to be an entry level model in regards to most tablets, coming in at 10.1″. However, what quickly sets the device apart is its cool dual-boot functionality, allowing one to seamlessly transfer between Android 1.6 and Windows 7. Yeah, you said the same thing I did when I read the press release. “Android 1.6?” Not sure why or how difficult it would have been for ViewSonic to incorporate at least Froyo on the device, making this thing a true powerhouse. In any event, it's possible that an upgrade could be gracing the device in the near future, but no word yet on when.

The ViewPad 10 is an Atom-based tablet offering a 10.1″ screen as mentioned, running with a resolution of 1024 x 600, a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom CPU, 2GB of memory, Wifi for b/g/n protocols, bluetooth 2.1 and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video chatting. And as we stated earlier, you can navigate between Andriod 1.6 and Windows 7, meeting all of your personal and business needs simultaneously.

“The lines of professional and personal life are blurring, which creates a need for devices that are suited for both sides,” said Adam Hanin, vice president of marketing for ViewSonic Americas. “The ViewPad 10 delivers just that by enabling users to merge business productivity with personal enjoyment anywhere, anytime. We are proud of our 10-year tablet history and are dedicated to further extending our tablet product portfolio to meet every individual need.”

From the press release:

The dual-boot ViewPad 10 is now available — with Android 1.6 and either Windows 7 Home Premium (with a 16GB SSD hard drive) or Windows 7 Professional (with a 32GB SSD hard drive) for respective ESPs of $599 and $679.

Video courtesy of UMPC Portal.com

Full Press Release:

ViewSonic Delivers the Best of Both Worlds With Immediate Availability of Its ViewPad® 10 Tablet

10.1″ Dual-Boot Tablet Brings to Customers a New Level of Convenience

WALNUT, CA–(Marketwire – March 7, 2011) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today announced North American availability of the ViewPad 10. Giving users a choice between Windows® 7 and Google Android™ within the same device, this 10.1″ dual-boot tablet is ideal for maximizing business productivity alongside entertainment.

“The lines of professional and personal life are blurring, which creates a need for devices that are suited for both sides,” said Adam Hanin, vice president of marketing for ViewSonic Americas. “The ViewPad 10 delivers just that by enabling users to merge business productivity with personal enjoyment anywhere, anytime. We are proud of our 10-year tablet history and are dedicated to further extending our tablet product portfolio to meet every individual need.”

Packed with a high speed Intel® Atom™ 1.66GHz processor and integrated 2GB of memory, the ViewPad 10 is a powerhouse of mobile computing. Built with a 1024×600 panel with LED backlight technology partnered with capacitive multi-touch functionality, the device provides a crystal clear viewing experience, even when multitasking across several applications.

The ViewPad 10 enables consumers to take Windows on the road, allowing access to Flash-based content and programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, wherever they are. Plus social media applications like Facebook and Twitter, sharing photos and surfing the Web through Google’s Android 1.6 platform are only a switch away, making this device the perfect companion for those looking to work, play and share on the go. Throw in the built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and 1.3 megapixel built-in front camera, the ViewPad 10 is fully optimized to keep users connected.

To ensure the ViewPad 10 grows with each person’s individual needs, the device offers expandable memory options via a micro SD card slot for up to 32GB of additional space. The dual-boot ViewPad 10 is now available — with Android 1.6 and either Windows 7 Home Premium (with a 16GB SSD hard drive) or Windows 7 Professional (with a 32GB SSD hard drive) for respective ESPs of $599 and $679.

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