Viewpad 10 - Win7 tablet/pad part 1

z3r010

I've just taken delivery of my new Windows 7 pad I'm still running though the setup but here are some pics I've taken so far.

� Intel ATOM N455 1.66 GHz processor
� 10.1" 16:9 LED panel with Multi Touch panel
� 16GB SSD, SATA
� Dual OS (Android 1.6 +Win7 Home Premium)
� Supports Micro SD card to extend storage upto 32GB.
� 2* USB2.0 slot/1* mini VGA support
� 1GB DDR3 RAM (Upgradable to 2GB)
� Capacitor Multi-touch panel
� A built-in 1.3 maga pixel camera.
� Rich wireless connectivity- WIfi, BT

Dimensions :275 x 14.5 ~ 19.7 x 170 mm (WxHxD)
Weight (Inc. Battery):1.1 kg
Graphics Chipset: Intel NM10 Express
Resolution: 1024x600

10" tablet that offers dual operating systems, Windows 7 Home Premium and Android within same high speed device

Google Android or Windows 7 Home Premium
Users have the choice of an optimised mobile device experience using the innovative Google Android OS for browsing and simple applications, or the familiar Windows 7 environment for VPN, Outlook and other high end requirements.

High definition capacitive touch-screen display
The sensitive touchscreen display opens a world of options with both Windows 7 Home Premium and Android optimised to take advantage.

High speed processor and lots of memory
The high speed Intel 1.66GHz processor, integrated 1GB and 16GB SSD HDD provide a high quality experience that allows users to use Windows the way they like, or Android for an optimised mobile device experience.

The connectivity of a PC in a tablet
Fully wireless-enabled, USB and even a SVGA display port. The ViewPad 10 offers a full PC experience when required, inside the lightweight and stylish design of a tablet.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/101-v...roid-dual-boot

z3r010

Orbital Shark

Very Nice

IownAmoneyPit

Very nice indeed. I see it came with Home Premium. I would think that Microsoft would also offer versions up to Ultimate to provide Bitlocker Encryption but instead you will have to upgrade.

If I myself decided to buy one I would also have to buy a screen protector as large shiny surfaces attract scratches faster than flies to honey.

Shadowjk

Looks Nice What WEI Score has it got?

z3r010

WEI score and a few more pics.

Brink

Looks great. How do you like it so far?

noobvious

�� Quote: Originally Posted by IownAmoneyPit

Very nice indeed. I see it came with Home Premium. I would think that Microsoft would also offer versions up to Ultimate to provide Bitlocker Encryption but instead you will have to upgrade.

If I myself decided to buy one I would also have to buy a screen protector as large shiny surfaces attract scratches faster than flies to honey.

I was surprised to see Home Premium.....I didn't know if it would have power enough to run more than Starter.

z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Looks great. How do you like it so far?

I quite like it.

Windows runs pretty well, the touch screen take a little time to get used to but over all it's pretty responsive.

The only down side is it is a little heavy and maybe it could do with another gig on ram (it's open on my desk now but I cant find a slot for any extra ram).

The dual boot Android is very fast, but tbh thats what you would expect of a phone OS running on a PC.

Barman58

Randy

I'm on an Acer netbookone that has a similar technical spec to the tablet and I'm running x86 ultimate without issues

I wouldn't want to encode video or such but for general use it's fine

Barman58

John,

You'll probably find that there will only be one slot which means dumping installed ram to install new - not good but about normal for this class of device

Brink

�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Looks great. How do you like it so far?

I quite like it.

Windows runs pretty well, the touch screen take a little time to get used to but over all it's pretty responsive.

The only down side is it is a little heavy and maybe it could do with another gig on ram (it's open on my desk now but I cant find a slot for any extra ram).

The dual boot Android is very fast, but tbh thats what you would expect of a phone OS running on a PC.

Sounds like it's perfect for checking up on things while on the move.

LiquidSnak

How's the screen? Capacitive or Resistive?

Is the keyboard size big enough for someone like me who has hams for hands?

z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Looks great. How do you like it so far?

I quite like it.

Windows runs pretty well, the touch screen take a little time to get used to but over all it's pretty responsive.

The only down side is it is a little heavy and maybe it could do with another gig on ram (it's open on my desk now but I cant find a slot for any extra ram).

The dual boot Android is very fast, but tbh thats what you would expect of a phone OS running on a PC.

Sounds like it's perfect for checking up on things while on the move.

Well interestingly all the pre-release promotional stuff I read said it was disappointing it didn't have 3g, but it does have a sim card slot and all the instructions mention inserting a sim and activating the 3g I have tried the sim I have here but it doesn't work, so I've ordered free sims from all the major networks so I can give those a try.

Barman58

Have you tried the SIM from the mobile dongle you used during the move - if anything is going to work then that should

z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak

How's the screen? Capacitive or Resistive?

Is the keyboard size big enough for someone like me who has hams for hands?

It's a Capacitive, and as for the kb try switching it on on your pc then picture it on a 10.1" screen (All programs -> accessories ->ease of access -> on screen keyboard)

I will say that the windows handwriting recognition is brilliant, 99% of what I have tried writing is picked up first time.



BTW 1st post updated with full specs.

z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Barman58

Have you tried the SIM from the mobile dongle you used during the move - if anything is going to work then that should

That's the only one I've got, but I have a feeling it maybe hardware locked to the dongle.

Airbot

Nice.

I'd upgrade it to a 2gb stick of RAM if it was me.

DirtyElf

looks pretty awesome.

how much $?

z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DirtyElf

looks pretty awesome.

how much $?

�429 GBP ($688 USD) but �365 ($586) after my sales tax (VAT) refund.

Lordbob75

That looks f***ing awesome.

And I agree with Aaron.

~Lordbob

DirtyElf

thats not a bad price... comparitive to the maxipad at least

might pick one up

IownAmoneyPit

�� Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DirtyElf

looks pretty awesome.

how much $?

�429 GBP ($688 USD) but �365 ($586) after my sales tax (VAT) refund.

Not a bad price at all, I thought one would be over $1000 USD for 1st generation.

LiquidSnak

You're joking, right? I just pre-ordered. I hope I didn't order the wrong thing!

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

Airbot

Hmm, yours there says it has Android 2.2 on it.

IownAmoneyPit

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot

Hmm, yours there says it has Android 2.2 on it.

Hmm, Time for an Avatar compatibliity update then.

z3r010

�� Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidSnak

You're joking, right? I just pre-ordered. I hope I didn't order the wrong thing!

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

Something is wrong with that spec, it says it has an ARM processor which while great for android 2.2 it would not run Windows 7.

I think they have mixed the specs up on maybe the 7 & 10" pads.

LiquidSnak

I might have to call sears to confirm. I may just be cancelling my order.

z3r010

I think it's best to confirm as those specs just aint right.

Airbot

I think he's right. It shows only Android 2.2 on the Viewpad 7, and Android 1.6/Win7 on the 10.


Viewsonic � ViewPad 7
Viewsonic � ViewPad 10

Lordbob75

�� Quote: Originally Posted by Airbot

I think he's right. It shows only Android 2.2 on the Viewpad 7, and Android 1.6/Win7 on the 10.


Viewsonic � ViewPad 7
Viewsonic � ViewPad 10

They do indeed have 2 different sets of hardware.

~Lordbob

LiquidSnak

Well, if I end up with a 7 inch, I'll take it back. thanks for the heads up guys.

z3r010

So, it was bugging me that this thing had a sim slot and drivers on the disk, but no 3g network. After a little research I discovered that is was missing a mini pci-e modem.

I found the modem (Huawei EM770W) from a Chinese supplier on ebay for around �40 ($64 USD) and some aerials for �1.50(ish) from a UK supplier.













After booting into Windows the modem was detected fine and connected without any issue

The signal is a little poor but I am in a bad area and I have only used random wireless card aerials so I think with a bit of messing that can be improved upon.

Airbot

You got it working, that's good. Nice work Macgyver.

Lordbob75

Nice!

Hacking ftw.

~Lordbob

LiquidSnak

Straight aerials will give you stronger signal. If you carefully arrange them inside the case to be straight, change direction, straight, etc. you should receive better signals.

Nice work

Brink

mistero

Hi,
When i go to the specs of the viewpad 10 i see it has a 16gb SSD.

My question:
Is the windows 7 installed on the SSD, then how much GB is left on the SSD?
Because microsoft says you need minium 16 gb of free space?

Greetz
Mistero

z3r010

I've just had a look and there is 2.2GB free.

mistero

Thanks for the information
Thats not very much 2.2gb left.

i think i gonna look for a tablet with harddrive, maybe the dutch AT-tablet

AT Tablet

Greetz.
Mistero

Pusspa

�� Quote: Originally Posted by DirtyElf

...comparitive to the maxipad at least

might pick one up

unfortunate choice of name, thats a brand of womens sanitary products here in Australia!

Airbot

Think that's why he said it.

LiquidSnak

Sent it back as it had the viewsonic 7 specs.