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Freescale Unveils Design For $199 Tablet

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the replacement-for-crayons dept.

theodp writes "Freescale Semiconductor has designs on new smartbook tablet computers, and to prove it, it's rolling out a second-generation reference design at the Consumer Electronics Show. For under $200, Freescale envisions an instant-on device with persistent connectivity and all-day battery life with the following additional features: 7" (1024 x 600) touch screen, Freescale i.MX515 processor (based on ARM Cortex-A8 core), 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, 3G modem (optional), 512 MB DDR2 memory, 4GB to 64GB internal storage, removable micro SD, 3 Mpixel camera (video up to VGA 30fps), 3-axis accelerometer, ambient light sensor, Adobe Flash support, Android or Linux OS."

7 of 173 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Too big for 1 hand, so how do you type by maxume · · Score: 4, Funny

    So hows that job going?

    You know, the one where you are the perfect proxy for the entire consumer market.

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  2. Velcro by JoshDD · · Score: 2, Funny

    Put velcro straps on it strap it to your left forearm and type with your right hand. And it would even give big dumb jock yet another excuse to beat up nerds.

  3. "Smartphone", "netbook", "ebook", "smartbook"... by John+Hasler · · Score: 4, Funny

    Can the "phonebook" be far behind?

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  4. This has been done before! by kurt555gs · · Score: 2, Funny

    If only the Freescale device had 2 knobs.

    http://www.etch-a-sketch.com/

    Cheers

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  5. Re:Too big for 1 hand, so how do you type by h4rm0ny · · Score: 3, Funny


    Uh, it's not made by Apple, you know.

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  6. Re:Too big for 1 hand, so how do you type by aztracker1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    That's why he said $35 for the keyboard instead of $99

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  7. Re:Too big for 1 hand, so how do you type by SargentDU · · Score: 2, Funny

    But if you can replace the battery ... it also proves that it is not from Apple! :)