Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Hands-on: ViewPad 10 dual Android-Windows tablet

ViewSonic's new tablet offers users two operating systems. But is it worth the extra cost?


Computerworld - While tablets such as Apple's iPad and Motorola's Android-based Xoom are continuing to attract popular attention, there are many workplaces that are still based around Microsoft Windows. Unfortunately, Windows 7 isn't really optimized for use in tablets, and it looks like the next version won't be out for another year. So what can people who want to use Windows on a tablet do?
ViewPad 10
ViewSonic ViewPad 10
 
ViewSonic is hoping to offer businesses a steppingstone with its ViewPad 10 dual-OS tablet. Equipped with both Windows 7 and Android 1.6, it gives companies the flexibility to continue using their existing Windows corporate programs while offering access to Android apps.     Read More