ViewSonic introduced the ViewPad 7e, a 7-inch Android 2.3 tablet with a ViewScene 3D interface powered by a 1GHz processor. It includes Amazon Services for Android and Amazon Kindle for Android applications and pre-installed apps like Twitter, TuneIn Radio and WildTangent games, a service for convenient browsing, downloading and purchasing of online and social games.
ViewSonic has further improved the Gingerbread experience with its exclusive ViewScene 3D interface to deliver an intuitive home screen layout with holographic visual effects. With the new ViewSonic user interface, usability and navigation is unparalleled. Users can quickly get up to speed and customize their favorite apps, delivered directly from the Android storefront.
With its RiteTouch technology and multi-touch capability, it’s easy to write directly on the ViewPad 7e’s 800×600 LED backlit screen. It is perfect for note taking in the classroom, or highlighting excerpts within a novel or textbook. RiteTouch technology makes it easy to swipe across content, zoom in and out, and scroll through emails using either a fingertip or a stylus. Texting couldn’t be easier with the built-in Swype keyboard, making typing lightning fast right out of the box.
Whether experiencing 1080p video playback via the Micro HDMI connection, enjoying Flash 10.3 based applications, or engaging in video chats or taking photos using the dual cameras (3MP rear, VGA 0.3MP front), the ViewPad 7e delivers a robust yet cost-effective multimedia experience. In addition to 4GB of internal storage, the ViewPad 7e offers up to 32GB of additional storage capacity via the micro SD card slot. Teamed with Wi-Fi 802.11 g/b/n and Bluetooth support, consumers are able to stay connected to all their favorite multimedia content wherever they go. For added convenience and functionality, the ViewPad 7e offers ViewSonic’s AirSync technology to ensure that tablet owners will receive over-the-air device updates as they are rolled out, from feature add-ons to software updates.
Price and Availabililty
The ViewPad 7e will be available in North America at the end of October 2011 for $199.99. Latin America will follow with product availability in November.
Specifications (datasheet)
| Operating System Processor | Android 2.3 Gingerbread ARM A8 1GHz |
| Ram | 512MB DDR2 |
| Internal Memory | 4GB MLC |
| External Memory Storage | Micro SD card expandability up to 32GB |
| Display | 7″ TFT- LCD touch screen |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m2 (typ.) & 200 cd/m2 (Min.) |
| Contrast | 500:1 (typ.) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR |
| Multimedia | Microphone and speakers |
| Camera | 3MP rear side and 0.3MP front side |
| I/O Ports and Cards | 3.5mm audio jack, Micro HDMI D type, microSD card slot, micro-USB connector with data sync features |
| Physical Dimensions (WxDxH) | 7.6″ x 5.16″ x 0.6″ (192 x 131 x 14.1 mm) |
| Packaging Dimensions (WxDxH) | 7.92″ x 5.83″ x 2.72″ (201 x 148 x 69 mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb. / 0.45 kg |
| Battery | 3.7V, in series, 3300mAH |
| Battery Life | 5 hrs (Approx) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor |
