ViewSonic’s ViewPad to Dualboot Windows 7, Android
ViewSonic’s 10-inch, Intel-powered tablet is set to feature dual-boot capability into both Google’s Android OS as well as Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS. This is certainly a feature worthy of mention, but what strikes me as odd is whether the two OS types occupy overlapping audiences. That is, does the app-loading, web-browsing more casual Android user (in general) also require the functionality and breadth of the Windows 7 operating system, with its office features? My guess is no, and that the dual-boot is more gimmick than practical necessity.
Also on the rumour mill is that ViewSonic are prepping their own 7-inch Android-based MID/tablet – a fairly standard affair these days. It will have all the usual features including WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, etc. It is unknown what kind of processor it will house… here’s to hoping for a powerful, yet cheap one (few and far between).
via liliputing
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