It won't be long before it will be easier to list out the companies who don't plan on releasing a tablet. Even boutique system builder Velocity Micro is now getting in the game, having just announced a family of Android-based color e-readers and tablets starting at $149.
"Since 1992, Velocity Micro has been dedicated to building remarkable consumer electronics," said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. "With the development of the Cruz line, we were able to take this enthusiast sensibilities and package them for the mainstream consumer to create a product that's not only amazing, but affordable as well."
It all starts with the $149 Cruz StoryPad, which Velocity Micro says "packs tons of multimedia features into a kid friendly, drop resistant package." That package will consist of a 7-inch 800x600 full color touchscreen display with high-res video and audio playback. Available in pink, blue, and green, it will come with an SD card for additional storage, pre-installed audio book content, and "simplistic and intuitive navigation," Velocity Micro says.
Also on tap is the $200 Cruz Reader, a 7-inch tablet measuring about half an inch thick and weighing under a pound. It too will sport a full color touchscreen display with the same resolution as the StoryPad, but isn't aimed at kids. It will come built around Google's Android platform and include 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, a built in accelerometer that's tilt activated, USB and SD card slot, built-in Dictionary, Notepad, Calendar, Alarm Clock, Contacts, Games, and other apps, up to 10 hours of use and over 24 hours of standby time on the replaceable battery, and support for both Borders' eBook library and the Cruz Market, which Velocity Micro describes as an open portal for downloading apps, magazines, and videos from a broad array of content providers.
And finally there's the Cruz Tablet, a $299 device once again measuring 7 inches, this time with an 800x480 capacitive display. The Cruz Tablet boasts support for 802.11n Wi-Fi and comes with an integrated mic for voice recording. It also comes with 4GB of built-in storage and an 8GB SD card in the box. The rest of the specs remain a mystery, including what processor the company plans to use.
Look for these to start shipping next month.
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