New Gadget 2011

VIZIO on Monday evening announced that its affordable 8-inch VIZIO Tablet is now available from numerous retailers nationwide. The Gingerbread-powered device is VIZIO's first foray into the tablet space, and while the slate's specs aren't cutting edge, it's unsubsidized $299 price tag makes it a great option for tablet buyers on a budget. Spec highlights include an 8-inch 1024 x 768-pixel display, Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread, 2GB of storage and support for up to 32GB of removable storage, a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and a front-facing VGA camera for video chats. �VIZIO set out to build an innovative tablet that breaks new ground and addresses the gaps in current offerings in the market,� said VIZIO CTO Matt McRae in a statement. �The VIZIO Tablet offers a superior multimedia experience with its three speaker design, home theater integration with IR, and a perfect size for typing, eBooks, gaming and portability. These innovations and our ground breaking price push the category forward and deliver on our brand promise of Entertainment Freedom for All.� VIZIO's 8-inch tablet is now available at Sam's Club, Walmart, Costco, Amazon and other VIZIO retailers across the country for under $300. VIZIO's full press release follows below.

VIZIO's New 8? Tablet Delivers Knock Out Video, Audio and App-Based Entertainment at Sub-$300 Price Point

VIZIO Tablet to shake up the marketplace by offering intuitive tablet experience at a price point that extends availability to the masses
Unique three-speaker design delivers stereo audio in both landscape and portrait modes
Control Your Entire Home Theater with the VIZIO Tablet's built-in universal remote control app
Built-in 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth� capabilities offer optimum connectivity with multiple devices

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ � VIZIO, America's #1 LCD HDTV company, announced today the new VIZIO 8? Tablet with WiFi is arriving at retailers nationwide. As part of VIZIO's continued commitment to deliver great technology at a superior value, the sleek, feature-filled, Android-powered VIZIO Tablet is now available at Sam's Club, Walmart, Costco, Amazon, and other VIZIO retailers at a breakthrough price of $299.

The VIZIO Tablet features VIZIO Internet Apps� Plus which combines the latest technologies with a unified, easy-to-use and fun user interface across select future VIZIO HDTV's, Blu-ray� players and other devices � further differentiating the sleek VIZIO Tablet. In addition, the new Tablet is able to control nearly every element of a user's home theater with a universal remote app and includes a built-in HDMI port with HDCP support for content protected HD playback on the big screen.

�We are excited that VIZIO is listening, once again, to what the marketplace is asking for with a high performance sub $300 Tablet,� said Tim Farmer, Costco. �VIZIO's reputation is built on affordable technology and entertainment and this product is expected to generate a strong consumer response.�

By offering cutting edge technology and exceptional features at a competitive category price, the VIZIO Tablet is ideal for a wide range of users. With support for Adobe� Flash�, casual gamers, movie, TV and music enthusiasts are able to enjoy rich content and applications on the go. It also comes equipped with a unique three-speaker configuration, strategically placed for stereo sound in landscape or portrait mode.

Additionally, parents looking to entertain their children on-the-go can quickly access the Android Market� which gives access to hundreds of thousands of apps, including educational programs, games and eBooks.**

With back-to-school season in full swing, students will also find the sleek VIZIO Tablet an ideal and fun compliment to a busy year as it makes checking email, news and social networks as simple as ever. Multiple storage options make saving assignments and downloading music a breeze with a MicroSD� slot that allows consumers the freedom to expand memory up to 32GB for optimal organization and entertainment.

�VIZIO set out to build an innovative tablet that breaks new ground and addresses the gaps in current offerings in the market,� said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. �The VIZIO Tablet offers a superior multimedia experience with its three speaker design, home theater integration with IR, and a perfect size for typing, eBooks, gaming and portability. These innovations and our ground breaking price push the category forward and deliver on our brand promise of Entertainment Freedom for All.�
source: Boy Genius Report