Television manufacturer Vizio has officially launched its first ever Android tablet in the U.S. In fact, Vizio’s first attempt an Android tablet hasn’t really impressed the Android fans. The Vizio 8-inch Tablet (VTAB1008) is now available to purchase at various retail channels such as Sam’s Club, Walmart, Costco, and Amazon, priced at unsubsidized $299.99 price tag, making it much affordable for tablet buyers on a budget. Vizio Tablet features Vizio Internet Apps Plus, which combines the latest technologies with a unified, easy-to-use user interface across select future VIZIO HDTV’s, Blu-ray players and other devices.
Vizio 8-inch Tablet Features:
# Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread OS (a big disappointment
) with V.I.A. Plus interface.
# 8-inch LED-backlit LCD with multi-touch display at 1024 X 768 pixels of resolution.
# Ambient light sensor and accelerometer.
# Front facing VGA camera @ 30fps.
# 1GHz V.I.A Plus Processor with 512MB RAM.
# 4GB of storage and support for up to 32GB of removable storage via microSD card slot.
# IR Blaster for Universal AV Remote Functionality.
# Adobe Flash, Wi-Fi b/g/n, micro USB, Bluetooth.
# HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm headset jack.
Vizio has noted that “the VIZIO Tablet offers a superior multimedia experience with its three speaker design, home theater integration with IR, and a perfect size for typing, eBooks, gaming and portability. These innovations and our ground breaking price push the category forward and deliver on our brand promise of Entertainment Freedom for All.”
Buy Online
Head over to buy the Vizio 8-inch Tablet for $298 at Amazon Stores, and Walmart Stores (hit the links).
[Source: PressRelease, Amazon, Walmart]