The ViewPad 7 Android Tablet from ViewSonic is a 7" multi-touch tablet, built on the Android operating platform. You'll be able to use it to get online at Wi-Fi hotspots, or subscribe to a 3G broadband account with the cellular service provider of your choice. Bluetooth allows you to use wireless headphones, keyboards, mice, and other peripherals with the tablet. It also features a built-in GPS unit, which makes it possible to determine your exact location in the world.
The tablet ships with a good deal of bundled apps. Documents To Go lets you view and edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, and you can use it to view PDFs. You'll be able to access your Gmail, watch YouTube videos, read a digital book from Aldiko, and get directions using Google Maps. You'll be able to download additional apps from the Android Market.
The ViewPad has 512MB of flash storage for your apps and media. A microSD slot is available, allowing you to add a memory card to increase the tablet's storage capacity. Its impressive feature set is rounded out by front and rear facing cameras, perfect for taking photos, capturing video, and participating in online video chat. The ViewPad weighs about 0.8 pounds and can operate for up to 6 hours on battery power between charges.
