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While tablets such as Apple's iPad are continuing to attract popular attention, there are many workplaces that are still based around Microsoft Windows. Unfortunately, Windows 7 isn't really optimized for use in tablets, and it looks like the next vers...
At £425, the ViewPad 10 is £26 more than an iPad 2, is heavier, with less than half the battery life and has an awkward dual-booting system. It may provide an opportunity for businesses to keep using their Windows software while exploring Android. Most...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 13:29:10
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Since the launch of the Apple iPad, other PC manufacturers have been busy trying to develop alternatives.We have reviewed tablets that use the Android operating system such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Windows 7 (Novatech's nTablet), but the Viewsonic...
Memory card slot for extra storage; two USB ports; external display connection...
Poor manual; heavy; screen has poor viewing angle; no builtin 3G; Windows 7 didn't work properly on touchscreen...
Although it might appeal if you need a tablet running Windows 7, it is not particularly enjoyable to use...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-10-04 13:29:10
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Say what you will about Apple's iPad tablet computer, it has certainly livened up the computer market. Every manufacturer seems to be falling over themselves to hang onto Apple's coat tails - and the resulting mess of designs, operating systems, hardw...
We're not overly impressed by the ViewPad 10. Not so much because of the hardware - which is decent, if not outstanding - but because Windows 7 in touch mode on a small screen is a big disappointment. We were surprised to find the Android experience mu...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 13:29:10
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Viewsonic has dabbled in the tablet market before, with its ill-fated Smart Display ('Mira') product — the Airpanel V150 back in 2003. This time, the company is latching onto a market kick-started earlier this year by Apple's iPad. However, the £429 (i...
Dual boot OSs (Windows and Android), Twin USB ports, MicroSD card storage, Bright screen...
Poor screen viewing angles, Short battery life, Lowcapacity internal SSD, Lacks mobile broadband, Heavy...
The dual-OS ViewPad 10 is a decent, if uninspiring, piece of hardware, but even the relatively touch-friendly Windows 7 can't compete with the slick appeal of iOS on tablets. Android, meanwhile, is hobbled by the lack of mobile connectivity and patchy...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 13:29:10
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While the ViewSonic ViewPad 10 comes in at a lower price than its main rivals, and we do like the dual operating system option, it doesn't really offer a very fluid user experience. Viewsonic ViewPad 10...
A dual operating system allows you to swap between Android 1.6 and Windows 7...
There's no application store, which could be frustrating...
Pros: A dual operating system allows you to swap between Android 1.6 and Windows 7 Cons: There's no application store, which could be frustrating Verdict: The ViewPad comes in at a good price, and we like the idea of a dual operating system, but it jus...
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techradar.com Updated:
2011-10-04 13:29:10
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Viewsonic's first seriously sized tablet, the ViewPad 10, gives a perfect demonstration of how little the right hardware really matters in this growing market.Tablet PCs have been around for aeons, but until Apple got in on the action by injecting it's...
Decent hardware, Nicely built, Good screen, Atom CPU...
Poor battery life, Only Android 1.6, No Android Market, Clunky dual-booting, Odd screen ratio...
Viewsonic's first seriously sized tablet, the ViewPad 10, gives a perfect demonstration of how little the right hardware really matters in this growing market.Tablet PCs have been around for aeons, but until Apple got in on the action by injecting it's...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 13:29:10
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The ViewPad 10 is a tablet PC from ViewSonic, designed to steal some of Apple’s thunder following the success of the iPad. As well as using Google’s Android operating system, it also dual-boots Windows 7, so it blurs the line between tablets and laptop...
The ViewPad is an interesting attempt at a tablet that tries to appeal to fans of both Windows and Android, but it’s ultimately let down by software flaws in both operating systems...
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The ViewSonic ViewPad 10 is unlike any other tablet we've seen: it not only runs Google Android but also Windows 7 Home Premium. After switching it on you're offered a DOS-style dual-boot menu, with Android at the top and Windows 7 below. Android boots...
If nothing else, the ViewPad shows Atom-powered Android tablets could have a bright future - but this one is too raw to recommend...
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ViewSonic showcased several new products at the event we attended yesterday, but the most exciting of these were undoubtedly the American company's new tablets, the ViewPad 7 and ViewPad 10. Both offer attractive looks, more features than you could shake...
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whattabletpc.com Updated:
2014-06-08 01:28:29
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The ViewSonic ViewPad 10 is a good first stab from ViewSonic and the flexibility of running Android or Windows means there are a lot of reasons to like this tablet. The Windows tablet option means this can act as an extension to your desktop, but don't th...
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ViewSonic has been making Windows-based tablet PCs since model year 2001, and that’s the reason why it would have been infuriating for them to see Apple iPad ruling their market in 2010. So, the company decided to do, what they must do and that is to...
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Ever since Apple brought tablet computing to the mainstream market, computer and phone manufacturers have tried to capitalize on the explosive demand for these handheld, touch-friendly devices. Not wanting to get left behind, ViewSonic has released its...
Dual-boot offers Android and Windows. Windows OS supports Flash.
Tablets aren't Windows friendly; you'll miss your keyboard and mouse. Android 2.2 isn't the tablet-specific Honeycomb, just scaled up smartphone software. No Android Marketplace. Button functions change depending on what application you're using. Tweaked Android OS doesn't support Flash.
It may be priced competitively, but the ViewSonic ViewPad 10 it doesn't come close to competing with the best tablets available. Windows is crippled, Android is out of date, and the elegance promised by tablets is replaced with lumbering awkwardness...
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There’s a really famous road — maybe you know it. It’s paved with good intentions. And by now you should know all too well where it leads.It must have been aggravating for ViewSonic — which has made Windows-based tablet PCs since 2001 — to see its mark...
Passable in Windows environment, just barely...
Android implementation is an utter debacle. Buyers should ignore it completely and stick with Windows. Buggy from front to back, and from boot to shutdown. Reviewer feels bad that someone may get fired because of this review...
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You know the Reese's ad about how chocolate and peanut better go better together? I bet whoever came up with the ViewSonic ViewPad 10 had the same aspiration. The problem is this dual-OS tablet is not a delectable combination. Think creamed spinach a...
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While tablets such as Apple's iPad and Motorola's Android-based Xoom are continuing to attract popular attention, there are many workplaces that are still based around Microsoft Windows. Unfortunately, Windows 7 isn't really optimized for use in tablet...
At $680, the ViewPad 10 is $80 more than an iPad 2 or Xoom with 32GB of storage and Wi-Fi-only connectivity -- or a 3G Xoom with a two-year contract. It provides an opportunity for firms to protect their investments in Windows software while exploring And...
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ViewSonic envisioned the ViewPad 10 as a tablet for those who want to work in Windows 7 and play in Android. This 10-inch Wi-Fi tablet has the heart of a netbook, with an Intel Atom N455 Pine Trail processor powering Windows 7 Professional and the now-...
Attractive design, Decent Windows 7 performance...
Screen doesn't turn off in Android mode, No dedicated volume controls, Confusing button layout, Windows 7 slow to rotate, Short battery life, Small Android app store...
The $679 ViewPad 10 feels like ViewSonic took a Windows 7 tablet and decided to throw Android on at the last minute to give it greater consumer appeal. While the Windows 7 experience is passable, the Android implementation is pretty awful. You can't tu...
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ViewSonic is still trying to get some traction in the tablet space with their Android 2.2 Froyo powered ViewPad 7, but the manufacturer renowned for producing displays is pushing ahead with their latest creation – the . Now this isn’t simply just a reh...
Two operating systems for greater flexibility, Plenty of connectivity ports...
Outdated Android experience, Terrible battery life, Confusing button layout...
Nowhere close to being in the forefront of the tablet space, the outdated and non-optimized Android experience with the ViewSonic ViewPad 10 is an appalling step backwards in the opposite direction that Google is taking their beloved platform. Though...
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There are a lot of tablets that have been launched in India within the past few months and more are on the verge of being launched. Most tablet manufacturers have chosen to go with Android as the operating system, whereas few others have chosen Windows...
Dual boot, multimedia, battery, connectivity...
Price, heavy...
Although, the tablet has excellent hardware with a great touch-screen display, it’s the dual-boot operating system that is the major advantage over competitors here. However, we barely used the Android operating system over windows as it provided more...
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We’ve been following the tablet news all through the new year and into CES. As expected, a ton of tablets were announced at the CES 2011 convention this year. Each one of them will come with faster processors with multiple cores in them. We’ve received...
The ViewSonic ViewPad 10 is a decent device that requires a lot of tweaking and work on it before it can be taken seriously. Priced at Rs. 38,000, it goes head on against a similarly priced Apple iPad. It’s possible to get an 64GB Apple iPad in the gre...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2011-10-04 13:29:10
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A more affordable alternative to other tablet offerings, the Viewsonic ViewPad 10's dual operating systems is a good idea, but the execution is not as fluid as we’d like Related links News ViewSonic officially launches ViewPad 100 tablet Video calling...
The dual operating system means you can choose between Windows 7 and Android 1.6...
The lack of application store will frustrate manyLook and Feel...
A more affordable alternative to other tablet offerings, the Viewsonic ViewPad 10's dual operating systems is a good idea, but the execution is not as fluid as we’d like...
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