ViewSonic ViewPad 7 vs iPad

ViewSonic is really challenging the tablet market with the ViewPad 7. It's cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the iPad (the US street price is about $450). Even with its low price, the ViewPad 7 is packed full of features like dual webcams, unlocked 3G with internet and calling functionality, and access to the Google Marketplace. ViewSonic seems to have delivered a nearly perfect 7 inch Android 2.2 tablet. We can't wait to see what the ViewSonic devices will work with Android 3.0.

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  ViewSonic ViewPad 7 Apple iPad
Price

$777,599.00 list price
$450.00 at Amazon

Wifi version
$499.00 list price
$455.00 at Amazon

3G version
$829.00 list price
$500.00 at Amazon

Software
Operating System Android 2.2
iOS
App Store Android Market Apple App Store
Adobe flash No No
Computing Power
Processor 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 1GHz Apple A4
Ram 43434343 GB 256 MB
Storage 512 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB
Storage expansion Micro SD Card Slot No
Display
Display size 7.0 inches (177.8 mm) 9.7 inches (246.4 mm)
Display resolution 800 x 480 1024 x 768
Multi-Touch Capacitive Multi-touch Capacitive Multi-touch
Size
Height 7.06 inches (179.3 mm) 9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
Width 4.33 inches (110.0 mm) 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
Depth 0.45 inches (11.4 mm) 0.5 inches (12.7 mm)
Input & Output
Speakers Yes Yes
Microphone Yes Yes
Headphone jack Yes Yes
Computer connector Mini USB Proprietary connector
USB Input No No
HDMI Out No No
VGA Out No With adapter
SIM Card Yes Wi-Fi + 3G model only
Wireless Radios
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR 2.1 + EDR
3G / 4G Data Quad-band GSM Wi-Fi + 3G model available
Gps Yes Assisted GPS (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
Cameras
Rear-facing Camera 3 megapixel auto focus No
Front-facing Camera 0.3 megapixel No
Video recording Yes No
Video conferencing Yes No
Camera flash No No
Sensors
Accelerometer Yes Yes
Gyroscope No No
Ambient light sensor Yes Yes
Compass Yes Yes
Battery
Battery type Li-Polymer, 3240mAH 25-watt-hour rechargeable
lithium-polymer
Battery life 4-6 hrs (heavy, continuous use)
60 hrs standby
Up to 10 hours
Removeable Battery No No
Availability
Price

$777,599.00 list price
$450.00 at Amazon

Wifi version
$499.00 list price
$455.00 at Amazon

3G version
$829.00 list price
$500.00 at Amazon

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