VIZIO 8-Inch Tablet

Vizio, a company known for its low-cost televisions has just launched its first 8” Android tablet (model VTAB1008), probably hoping to gather significant market-share (in the longer term), just like it did in the HDTV business. At $329 (street price at Costco), the Vizio tablet hits a price point that is significantly lower than established competitors, but the obvious question is: how good is it?

Now that the first tablets have hit retail stores, we have been able to get one and have taken a first look at it. In this review, we will go over the design of the tablet and its user experience. Hopefully, by the end of it, you will have a good feel for what it is and how it feels to use the Vizio tablet in the real world.

VIZIO 8-Inch Tablet Specs:

• Display: 8-inch LED-backlit LCD with multi-touch capabilities plus ambient light sensor and accelerometer (1024 x 768 pixels, native HD 720p)
• Camera: Front-facing VGA camera (30 fps)
• Audio: 3 speakers; SRS TruMedia enhancement
• Wireless connectivity: Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth
• Platform: V.I.A. Plus interface on Android 2.3 operating system
• Pre-loaded apps: Android Marketplace, Maps, YouTube, Gmail, IM
• Adobe Flash support: Yes
• Processor: 1 GHz
• Memory (RAM): 512 MB
• Internal storage: 4 GB (2 GB user accessible)
• External storage: microSD memory cards up to 32 GB
• Ports: 1 HDMI (v1.4); 1 micro USB; 1 headphone jack
• Battery life: Up to 10 hours
• Dimensions: 6.6 x 8.1 x 0.48 inches (WxHxD)
• Weight: 1.2 pounds