Dual-Boot ViewSonic ViewPad 10 Gets Android 2.2 Upgrade

The dual-booting ViewSonic ViewPad 10 with Android 1.6 be damned, we got some good news for these users, this tablet is getting the Android 2.2 Foryo edition update. Now the users can now get updated Gmail, Calendar, Google Maps, and YouTube apps, onscreen keyboard, compatibility with newer apps, and a dose of sorely needed eye candy. New customers can choose one that also runs Windows 7 Home Premium and has 16GB of Flash memory for $599 or with Windows 7 Professional and 32GB of space for $679. ViewSonic is keeping the things interesting by compelling you to download Foryo onto thumb drive and then plug both it and USB keyboard into the ViewPad to install the update. For more details read the Press Release

Here is the Press Release

ViewSonic Updates Android OS for ViewPad 10 Tablet

The Best of Both Worlds Just Got Better With Windows 7 and Google AndroidTM 2.2

WALNUT, CA–(Marketwire – May 3, 2011) – Following its recent North American availability announcement for the ViewPad 10, ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today released details on how ViewPad 10 users can update their system to Android 2.2.

The 10.1″ ViewPad 10 gives users a choice between Windows 7 and Google Android within the same device, making this tablet ideal for business users looking to maximize productivity while simultaneously enjoying the device for entertainment purposes.

“The ViewPad 10 allows business users to take their desktops with them, running the same Windows-based apps they are used to on a tablet form factor,” said Adam Hanin, vice president of marketing for ViewSonic Americas. “We responded to customer feedback and made available a free and easy-to-install Android 2.2 update. As additional supported code is available, we will share further updates to continue delivering on our promise of offering the best of both worlds.”

Packed with a high speed Intel Atom 1.66GHz processor and integrated 2GB of memory, the ViewPad 10 is a mobile computing powerhouse. Designed for today’s business applications, the ViewPad 10 enables users to take Windows on the road, allowing access to Flash-based content and programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. With the Android 2.2 platform just a switch away, the ViewPad 10 is the perfect companion for those looking to work, play and share on the go. Paired with convenient features such as expandable memory, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and 1.3 megapixel built-in front camera, this dual-OS device is sure to grow with each user’s professional and personal needs.

The dual-OS ViewPad 10 now ships with Android 2.2 and either Windows 7 Home Premium (with a 16GB SSD hard drive) or Windows 7 Professional (with a 32GB SSD hard drive) for respective ESPs of $599 and $679. For full instructions on updating your ViewPad 10, visit http://www.viewsonic.com/assets/113/21936.pdf or call 800-888-8583.

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