Freescale unveils tablet PC prototypes
Freescale Semiconductor has unveiled prototypes for an Internet-enabled tablet computer that would measure one-third of the size of the average netbook. However, it would have up to four times the viewing area of a typical smartphone.
The tablet computer prototypes would be demonstrated on January 7-10 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The device looks similar to an ebook reader and comes with a 7-inch touchscreen and an optional keyboard. The device will use an ARM processor.
The device will be priced at around $200 with only a Wi-Fi connection. Adding support for wireless carriers’ 3G networks would add from $50 to $75.
Freescale Semiconductor believes the device will be more appealing than netbooks to the younger generation who need a device that can connect to the Internet quickly to surf and to access social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and also play light games.
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