folks who stop short of getting a tablet due to its pricing can look forward to a less pricey option from a reliable big name. first introduced at the Mobile...

ViewSonic ViewPad E100 Tablet
(photos: ViewSonic) ViewSonic ViewPad E100 Tablet | US$299.00 | www.viewsonic.com

folks who stop short of getting a tablet due to its pricing can look forward to a less pricey option from a reliable big name. first introduced at the Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the ViewSonic ViewPad E100 Tablet is finally ready for consumers’ taking with a modest price tag of around $299 a pop. attractive price point aside, the E100 is not shy in both the performance and look department. powered by the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the table features a 9.7″ SuperClear IPS capacitive multi-touch screen (1024 x 768 pixels), 1GHz processor, a modest 4GB of internal memory (expandable via up to 32GB via microSD card), 1GB of DDR3 RAM and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera (no rear-facing camera though). connectivity and I/Os include WiFi (b/g/n), Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, mini HDMI port, micro USB port and microSD card slot, which you definitely going to need. physically, it is extremely compact, measuring just 242.1 x 189.1 x 9.1 mm (9.53″ x 7.47″ x .36″) and weighs in at just 610 grams or 1.3 lbs. expect to find ViewSonic proprietary UI ViewScene 3D and premium pre-install apps that include Kindle for Android e-reader and Amazon Appstore for Android, TuneIn Radio, Swype keyboard, Dropbox cloud storage et cetera.