Exclusive Preview at Computex - Viewsonic's ViewPad 7X Tablet
Here's a fresh take on the Good e-Reader'**s Computex 2011 Exclusive!
Stroll on over to the ViewSonic booth and get a peek at their spankin' new tablet - the Viewsonic ViewPad 7X. Set to drop in North America this sweltering summer, we reckon you'll find its custom Viewsonic 3D effects rather slick!
This bad boy sports a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1024x600, making it perfect for your media needs. It's packing dual cameras for snapping those moments and recording video. When it comes to processing power, theViewPad 7X dons a speedy Nvidia Tegra 2 dual core CPU, complemented by a mighty 1 GB of RAM. The front-facer clocks in at 2 MP, ideal for video chats, while the rear-facer boasts a solid 5 MP. We found the rear camera effortlessly captures 720p video, and the tab can comfortably play full 1080p movies.
As far as storage's concerned, theViewPad 7X comes with around 7 GB of internal memory that can be extended via MicroSD up to 32 GB. Connections include mini HDMI and Micro USB, allowing easy connection to your PC or TV. There's also built-in stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm jack if the speakers ain't your thing.
TheViewPad 7X truly shines with Google's Android 3.1 OS, offering access to the Android Market and Adobe Flash content. It embraces the Honeycomb interface, but lays on a special ViewSonic 3D layering system, taking things up a notch. Users can personalize 16 unique 3D menus, capable of housing games, multimedia, ebooks, and more. This UI layer extends to navigation of music, video, ebooks, and so forth.
Viewsonic's pulled off a fine feat with theViewPad 7X, pushing their tablet game ever forward. It'll set you back around $429 and debuts in a Wi-Fi-only model in July, followed by a 4G version in the fall. Asia gets the first taste within the next month.
Michael Kozlowski, editor-in-chief at our platform, has penned articles about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. His work has found its way into the likes of the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post, and the New York Times. Michael calls Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, home.
If you're keen to learn more about tablets like the ViewSonic ViewPad 7X, we might be able to offer some insights based on their typical features during that era. Bear in mind that these can vary, so always consult the device's official specifications or reviews from reliable sources for accurate details!
The ViewSonic ViewPad 7X, revealed at Computex 2011, can be categorized as a gadget, being a tablet that boasts a touchscreen and runs on technology. With an e-reader feature, users can personalize up to 16 unique 3D menus for ebooks, making it more than just a device for media consumption.
