Vizio 8" Android Tablet

kennyc · 07-22-2011, 06:50 AM

This looks interesting, particularly since I have a Vizio TV. 4:3 aspect ratio-why? and 3 speakers!

Vizio, the budget-friendly television maker known for great prices and quality technology, just proved it is possible to create an Android tablet with few compromises for $350 with the launch of its 8″ slate today. I got a first look at the device at the CEA Line Show in New York City yesterday afternoon so here are some early photos and specs.

The Vizio VTAB1008 tablet has a 8″ 1024×768 capacitive touch screen display with a 4:3 aspect ratio that is more typical of standard TV content than widescreen movies. When I first saw the screen, it immediately made me think of Barnes & Noble’s Nook Touch, which is also slightly wider than other e-readers. It is powered by a 1 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM and 2 GB of internal storage that can be expanded via the external SD card reader that can accept up to a 32 GB card....

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetrevi...-updated/25740

http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-8-Inch-T.../dp/B005B9G79I

Nate the great · 07-22-2011, 07:54 AM

If you spend $30 more, you can get the Asus eee Transformer.

kennyc · 07-22-2011, 09:51 AM

True, but it probably doesn't integrate as well with my Vizio TV.

And if you use the Staples coupon.....

RainingLemur · 07-22-2011, 10:48 AM

I had completely forgotten about Vizio releasing a tablet. I saw some teaser ad some time back and thought that it was just some kind of spiffy remote, not so much a tablet.

I like Vizio for a middle-of-the-road HDTV manufacturer, and some of their sets carry good bang-for-buck. If I still had one as a main-tv, I'd probably be more inclined to check out their tablet. But, alas, we only have one of their tiny ones in the bedroom, and I can't even remember the last time it was on.

kennyc · 07-22-2011, 10:52 AM

Well yesterday I watched the Space shuttle TV coverage of the landing on my Xoom Tablet. Think about it like that.

That's also why I scratch my head about the 4:3 aspect ratio, you'd think an HD TV manufacturer would go that route and do a 16:9 tablet.....strange if you ask me.

RockdaMan · 07-22-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

This looks interesting

i posted something on it the other day:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143676

RainingLemur · 07-22-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockdaMan

i posted something on it the other day:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143676

And not a single damn was given.

RockdaMan · 07-22-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

And not a single damn was given.

Actually, it says 100+ people viewed the thread...and its gone up since I posted the link.

RainingLemur · 07-22-2011, 01:07 PM

Oh, you're right. I mean, look at all that discussion in your thread about the Vizio tablet!

Oh, wait...

RockdaMan · 07-22-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

Oh, you're right. I mean, look at all that discussion

It's about as substantive as the one in this thread.

Really, it's ok. I'm just putting the knowledge out there.

RainingLemur · 07-22-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockdaMan

It's about as substantive as the one in this thread.

Really, it's ok. I'm just trolling.

Any discussion (prior to your "ME TOO!" post) > no discussion. Pure and simple.

And, we know. It's your schtick, and it's old.

RockdaMan · 07-22-2011, 01:13 PM

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Nate the great · 07-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

True, but it probably doesn't integrate as well with my Vizio TV.

And if you use the Staples coupon.....

It integrates with other Vizio products? Oooh. i didn't know that.

kennyc · 07-22-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

It integrates with other Vizio products? Oooh. i didn't know that.

Apparently it has I/R built in, not sure how "integrated" it is though.

07-22-2011, 06:50 AM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Vizio 8" Android Tablet This looks interesting, particularly since I have a Vizio TV. 4:3 aspect ratio-why? and 3 speakers! Vizio, the budget-friendly television maker known for great prices and quality technology, just proved it is possible to create an Android tablet with few compromises for $350 with the launch of its 8″ slate today. I got a first look at the device at the CEA Line Show in New York City yesterday afternoon so here are some early photos and specs. The Vizio VTAB1008 tablet has a 8″ 1024×768 capacitive touch screen display with a 4:3 aspect ratio that is more typical of standard TV content than widescreen movies. When I first saw the screen, it immediately made me think of Barnes & Noble’s Nook Touch, which is also slightly wider than other e-readers. It is powered by a 1 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM and 2 GB of internal storage that can be expanded via the external SD card reader that can accept up to a 32 GB card.... http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetrevi...-updated/25740 http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-8-Inch-T.../dp/B005B9G79I

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	True, but it probably doesn't integrate as well with my Vizio TV. And if you use the Staples coupon.....

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RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I had completely forgotten about Vizio releasing a tablet. I saw some teaser ad some time back and thought that it was just some kind of spiffy remote, not so much a tablet. I like Vizio for a middle-of-the-road HDTV manufacturer, and some of their sets carry good bang-for-buck. If I still had one as a main-tv, I'd probably be more inclined to check out their tablet. But, alas, we only have one of their tiny ones in the bedroom, and I can't even remember the last time it was on.

07-22-2011, 10:52 AM	#5
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Well yesterday I watched the Space shuttle TV coverage of the landing on my Xoom Tablet. Think about it like that. That's also why I scratch my head about the 4:3 aspect ratio, you'd think an HD TV manufacturer would go that route and do a 16:9 tablet.....strange if you ask me.

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