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ViewPad Intelligent Displays Represent Next Generation Of Mobile Computing
March 19, 2002 -- Two new, next-generation, mobile, computing products from ViewSonic Corporation, were on display earlier this week at MobileFocus 2002. The ViewPad products, a SuperPDA and Tablet PC, are the latest in the evolution of personal portable computing, eliminating the boundaries between traditional PDA and notebook technologies.The ViewPad 100 SuperPDA and the ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC leverage ViewSonic's understanding of the complete visual technology experience by offering businesses the combination of full-screen viewing along with the latest in portable wireless computing. The ViewPad 100 and the ViewPad 1000 are designed for mobile users in the office, on the road or at home. The ViewPad 100 is a generation beyond traditional, limited PDA and e-mail pager devices and supports personal information management, wireless e-mail and web access and server-based enterprise applications. The ViewPad 1000 offers full PC functionality in a tablet form factor, evolving from the traditional notebook, while adding stylus support and integrated digital photography.
“The ViewPads are the first in a new generation of products that will expand mobile computing,” said Tom Offutt, general manager of Advanced Technologies for ViewSonic. “Our commitment to innovation, quality and affordability makes these SuperPDA and Tablet PC products essential components of any wireless computing solution.” Both ViewPads feature high luminance SVGA TFT touch screen LCD displays (10-inch for the ViewPad 100, 10.4-inch for the ViewPad 1000) allowing for 800 x 600 resolution for a rich and full visual computing experience. Both also work in portrait or landscape orientations and offer additional expandability with USB and PC Card ports, as well as stereo sound and a built-in microphone and speaker.  At less than 2.5 pounds, the ViewPad 100 SuperPDA is a lightweight, expandable, handheld mobile communication and information management product for business professionals. The ViewPad 100 features an “instant on” Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 operating system, a 206MHz Intel® StrongARM processor, 32MB of Flash ROM and 64MB of SDRAM memory, supporting rich multimedia capabilities such as MP3, Windows Media Player and voice recording. The ViewPad 100 offers expandability and flexibility, supporting both CompactFlash and PC Card expansion options. When combined with connectivity options and services, the ViewPad 100 allows users the option to access data and applications from virtually anywhere. A ViewPad Cradle option allows users to instantly connect to a variety of computer peripherals at their desk.
 With an 800MHz Intel Mobile Celeron processor, 128MB of memory and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating system, the ViewPad 1000 is a fully functional PC with built-in WAN, LAN and Wi-Fi wireless LAN connectivity in a tablet form factor. The ViewPad 1000 weighs just 4 pounds and is optimized for mainstream mobile computing use. It includes built-in support for a variety of network connectivity out of the box. In addition, the ViewPad 1000 features an integrated digital camera, enabling users to add photos and video clips to presentations, documents and e-mail. The ViewPad 1000 is shipped with a wireless keyboard with an integrated pointing device. An optional ViewPad dock adds one-touch access to common computer peripherals, network connectivity, integrated CD-ROM and AC power adapter.
“With the introduction of this new breed of product, ViewSonic has taken the first step to extend mobile computing platforms with the latest in microprocessor, wireless, display and software technologies,” said Marc McConnaughey, senior vice president of the Advance Technology and Products Group at ViewSonic. These newest additions to the ViewSonic family of visual display products are currently available through select authorized ViewSonic value-added resellers (VARs), distributors and system integrators with estimated street prices (ESP) of $1,239 for the ViewPad 100 and $1,995 for the ViewPad 1000. Both products were introduced this summer and are backed by a one-year warranty on parts, labor and backlight. ViewSonic offers toll-free technical support seven days a week, 24 hours a day. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation at www.ViewSonic.com. SOURCE ViewSonic [] Similar |
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