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Jan

[CES 2013] Vizio Announces New 7" (Tegra 3) And 10" (Tegra 4) Tablets Running Stock Android

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in News, Vizio

If you like Nexus tablets, Vizio is gunning for your wallet. Today, the company announced a duo of tablets running stock Android. The first is most similar to the Nexus 10: a 10" display with the same retina-melting 2560x1600 resolution, only this one is powered by a Tegra 4 processor. Kal-El may not be a slouch, but let's be real. It's hard to not envy the 72 GPU cores that Wayne is packing.

Here are the known specs for the device:

10" 2560x1600 display
Tegra 4 SoC
32GB storage
Front & rear cameras
Mini USB (Yes, mini not micro; see center photo below)
Micro HDMI
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (model shown running 4.1)

As if that wasn't enough, the company also announced a direct Nexus 7 competitor.

Jul

Vizio Co-Star Now Available For Pre-Order For $99, Ships By August 14th

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in News, Vizio

Google I/O has come and gone with nary a mention of Google TV. Disheartening to say the least, but that doesn't mean that the platform is dead. Not while manufacturers keep making products for it. Products like the Vizio Co-Star. For $99, the Co-Star sits in the right sweet spot for Google TV device pricing. Combine the price with a remote that's smaller than a plank of wood, and OnLive gaming built right in, the little box actually looks like a pretty sweet deal. If Google TV is your thing, that is.

Estimated shipping for this device starts on August 14th.

Dec

[Deal Alert] Woot.com Offering Refurbished Vizio 8" VTAB With Folio Case For Just $159.99 (That's About $170 Off)

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Deals, VTAB1008

Woot.com has done it again, offering another great deal on an Android-powered piece of mobile tech. Up for grabs this time is a refurbished 8" VTAB from Vizio.

The VTAB is a budget-friendly slate running Android 2.3 Gingerbread (with Vizio's V.I.A. Plus interface). Woot is offering the VTAB, along with a handy folio case, for just $159.99 plus $5 shipping, which is a cool $170 off Vizio's list price.

Here's a more complete look at the VTAB's specs:

Android 2.3 Gingerbread (With V.I.A. Interface)
8" LCD Display at 1024x768
Front-facing VGA Camera
WiFi Connectivity
1GHz Processor
512MB RAM
4GB Internal Storage (Expandable to 32GB via MicroSD)
Micro HDMI Port

If you're in the market for a basic, budget-friendly Android tablet, head over to Woot.com and take advantage of the deal before time runs out.

Oct

[Deal Alert] Vizio 8-Inch VTAB1008 Tablet $199 With Free Shipping From Amazon

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Deals, News, VTAB1008

Remember that weird little Vizio tablet that was released back in July? Yeah, the one that works as a remote control for your Vizio Google TV. I feel like I'm not alone in thinking that it was slightly under-spec'd and drastically overpriced at launch, even if you can justify its use with your TV. Fortunately, Amazon has taken care of the latter issue by dropping the price down to a much more reasonable $199 with free shipping.

The specs, on the other hand, are still the same:

8 inch 1024x768 display
512MB RAM
Front facing camera
MiniUSB port
Micro HDMI out
4GB built-in storage, SD Card slot
Android 2.3

Even with its underwhelming specs, if you have a compatible HDTV, this little gizmo could be quite a bit of fun.

Jul

[Updated: Even Cheaper From Costco & Amazon] Vizio Android Tablet Now Available For Pre-Order, Ships On July 18th

Posted by Cameron Summerson in News, Vizio, VTAB1008

Last Updated: July 31st, 2011

Update: If you're not into the idea of dropping $379 on this, then you can per-order it from Costco for $50 less ($329). Similarly, Amazon has the pre-order priced at $350, which is still a bit cheaper than ordering direct from Vizio.

If you've been counting down the days until Vizio releases its 8-inch Android-powered tablet, then you can breath a sigh of relief, as pre-orders are now live. The tablet itself is $379, but you can drop $20 extra and get a 16GB SD card and folio style case to go along with it. Here is a quick look at the specs:

8 inch 1024x768 display
512MB RAM
Front facing camera
MiniUSB port
Micro HDMI out
4GB built-in storage, SD Card slot
Android 2.3

Although this tablet is sans-Honeycomb, it may still be worth the money for those of you who have a Vizio Google TV, as it's designed to accompany said device.

Jan

Vizio Jumps Into The Android Game With VIA Phone And Tablet

Posted by Nate Kimmey in News, Vizio, VTAB1008

Last Updated: July 31st, 2011

CES hasn't even started yet, but we're already getting word of a newly announced Android tablet - as well as a handset - from television manufacturer Vizio. The specs are nothing to scoff at, either, as the VIA Phone can certainly hold its own against any phone on the market today:

4.0" high-resolution display
Front-facing camera
5 megapixel rear camera capable of HD video
1 GHz processor
HDMI output
microSD card slot
Wi-Fi N

The VIA Tablet, on the other hand, while definitely not underpowered, might be disappointing to those who are awaiting a dual core tablet:

8.0" high-resolution display
Front-facing camera
Wi-Fi connectivity
1 GHz processor
Three speakers for video conferencing

The devices are also running a custom UI called VIA Plus, which Matthew McRae, Chief Technology Officer at Vizio assures us will be found on any future smartphones, tablets, and TVs from the company.