Freescale Unveils A Smartbook Tablet Running Android And Linux At CES 2010

Jan 04, 2010, 19:04 (0 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Luigi Lugmayr)

"Freescale Semiconductor has unveiled for CES 2010 the future of the smartbook category with a tablet reference design featuring a 7-inch touch screen with up to four times the viewing area of a typical smartphone and based on a form factor that is approximately one-third the size and volume of today's typical netbook.

"The Freescale Tablet is intended to enable a second generation of smartbook products with prices less than $200 and featuring form factors that fully leverage the power, performance and functionality advantages of ARM processor technology.

"The tablet is designed to provide instant-on functionality, persistent connectivity and all-day battery life."

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