Just ahead of the IFA tradeshow, ViewSonic Europe today announced the ViewPad 7 tablet.
“We are proud to announce another world first at Viewsonic. 3G phone functionality combined with dual cameras gives the ability for use of Android apps to use augmented reality or video calling on the move with the benefit of an excellent 7″ screen” says Derek Wright, European Product Marketing Manager. “The ViewPad 7 is aimed at users who require the ‘always on’ connectivity they are used to from a mobile phone with a more agreeable screen size for longer term use.”
ViewPad 7 specifications:
- Operating system: Google Android 2.2
- Connectivity: 3G
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Display: 7-inch capacitive LED touchscreen
- Storage: microSD cards up to 32GB
- Camera: 3MP rear-facing and VGA front-facing
- Connectors: USB
According to Engadget, the ViewPad 7 is essentially a rebadged OlivePad with 600MHz ARM processor and a display running at 800 by 480.
The ViewPad 7 is expected to start shipping in October and will sell for “no more than £350" (about US$540).