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It's no longer a question of whether or not tablets are the next big thing in mobile computing, but which OS will consumers flock to? Rather than take a gamble on Windows 7 or Android, MSI has gone and unveiled a pair of Wind Pad tablets, one each built around both OSes.
On the Windows 7 front, the Wind Pad 100 sports a 10-inch multi-touch screen, Intel Z530 processor (1.66GHz), 2GB of RAM, and a 32GB solid-state drive (SSD). Android users get the Wind Pad 110, which trades the Atom chip for a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 250 setup.
There are some other differences between the two as well. According to reports, the Wind Pad 100 will feature a customized, touch-friendly layer on top of Windows and share some netbook-esque DNA, like HDMI out, a webcam, and two USB ports. The Wind Pad 110, meanwhile, will come with just a single USB port and will include swappable back plates so users can change up the looks.
Look for the Wind Pad 100 to ship by the end of the year for $500. MSI is less clear on when it will ship the Wind Pad 110, which will sell for $400.
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whitneymr
June 01, 2010 at 12:28pm
I want/need one running Windows so I can attache it to a digital camera and suck the images right off and view at a higher res than the back.
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mattd390
June 01, 2010 at 11:59am
Man... I wish all these tablets would hurry up and come out.. I think the wait is raising my blood pressure! :)
aviaggio
June 01, 2010 at 11:42am
Seems kinda pricey for an ARM based tablet, considering many companies are announcing intent to market ones in the $150-$200 range.
Paul_Lilly
June 01, 2010 at 12:12pm
VIA made mention of upcoming tablets in the $150 range, but I'd be surprised if the market ends up flooded with ultra-low cost tablets. Full featured devices are going to command a higher price tag, and keep in mind Apple's $500+ iPad is equipped with an ARM A4 processor inside.
-Paul
