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TabCo Tablet Fully Revealed; Coming With Brand New OS

Written by Randy Harz. Posted in GridOS, News

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Published on August 16, 2011 with 3 Comments

So the waiting is over… and!? It’s not a Nokia tablet like we heard a lot of techies speculate. It’s not a MeeGo Tablet from someone else. The Tabco Tablet comes from Fusiongarage and will be shipping with  it’s own operating system which is based on Android. The new Slate comes with 3G, a Tegra 2 1.2 Ghz processor which will power the 10 inch tablet with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The device will have a micro-SD card slot for some extra memory… See full specs of the 10 inch Tablet below the official description.

Offical GridOS Description

GridOS is a groundbreaking operating system that features many first-of-its-kind functionalities. It reinvents touch computing from the ground up. Its user interface is unlike anything out there. It’s a groundbreaking, visceral experience. GridOS is stunning, smart, social and transportable. It features a groundbreaking animations engine. Every feature had been rethought and made better. Web Surfing, Email, Video, Music, Photos, Home Screen Navigation and more. It’s like nothing you have experienced before and it’s what makes Grid10 an exhilarating experience.

GridOS user interface is fresh and intuitive. Its grid layout is fluid, easy to use and unique compared to any other device. User interface innovations extend across all its functionalities. Even the way you interact with a volume dial has been rethought and delivered.

Android Kernel
GridOS was built leveraging an android kernel. It was built on top of Android. Similar to how Apple built Mac from Unix BSD. GridOS is highly secure and scalable.

Android Apps
GridOS supports Android Apps. Android Apps runs on GridOS without requiring and redevelopment or new code. With thousands of apps available, you with never be bored with GridOS.

Specifications

Dimensions: 274.2 x 173.5 x 13.9mmWeight: 690g
Processor and Chipset: Nvidia Tegra II 1.2Ghz Dual Core
RAM: 512MB
Display Size: 10.1”
Display Type: TFT LCD; 4 points Capacitive Touch Panel
Resolution:
1366 x 768 pixels
Camera:
Front facing 1.3 Megapixels
Audio:

  • Built-in microphone
  • 2 Loudspeakers (0.5W)
  • 3.5mm Stereo jack (combined
  • microphone and audio)

Software: Grid OS with Android applications
Storage: 16GB
Radio:

  • Quad Band 3G (HSDPA)
  • Quad Band GSM

Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

Input/Output Connectors:

  • Micro SIM card slot
  • Docking port (Charging, HDMI, USB)

Expansion: MicroSD
Battery: 5,800mAh
Sensors:

  • GPS/AGPS
  • 3 axis Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient Light

Check the Hands On Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GGd1zLcBRg
Here is another video where you you can heck out its multimedia capabilities of the Grid 10 tablet. See it in action, you’ll also get a look at how the tablet will interact with the Grid 4 smartphone.

Source: via Fusiongarage