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lol what do they think they're doing? Who's gonna buy this for gaming??



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thranx said:
Gnac said:

Oh hey I found some specs on that thing in the OP

  • Intel Oak Trail platform
  • Up to 64GB of solid-state storage
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • 5.0-Inch TFT Capacitive Multi-touch screen
  • 1024 x 600 pixel resolution capacitive touch screen
  • Front and rear cameras (1.3MP Webcam in front , 3.1MP camera in back)
  • A microphone for video chat sessions
  • Windows 7 OS
  • OMOS Key Interface: useful as a mouse, and customizable for character input
  • 1GB of RAM installed, upgradable to 2GB
  • Right/Left keys on the device shoulder for gaming
  • microSD Memory Card Expansion Slots
  • Gyroscope/Accelerometer

Nice nice

is that for the gamestop tablet? i thought it was going to use android not windows 7.

If those specs are correct then Kotaku's report is wrong. "gamestop-launching-its-own-android-gaming-tablet"

Though I must say Its easier to believe it runs Windows 7 then is an Android device. Considering how much Microsoft is trying to push Windows 7 as well as the fact that it would probably run better as a dedicated gaming tablet!



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I don't like the look at it. Who would buy a tablet just for gaming. I personally think it's a bad move and gamestop is just getting greedy and thinking of different ways,to make even more money.



It seems to be a pretty neat tablet. atleast specwise. But not making it an android os tablet is a mistake.

That tablet while decently powerful for a tablet. Can't play new PC games. And since it can't get IOS, or android OS games. It means it can only play old... pc games. And a few new indie ones.

*Edit there are 2 different OS's in this thread* If it does indeed use android, then it seems pretty neat. But it will have quite a bit of competition.*



Video game retailer GameStop to offer Android gaming tablet for the holidays , reports the Wall Street Journal. The store has been marketing the iPhone and iPad for a couple of months, and now GameStop will fill the gap by offering Android tablets. Each Android tablet will be gaming enhanced, and contain several popular games.The hardware support is there, as many traditional PC companies are throwing their hats into the tablet ring in order to generate profits.



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GameSpot are not so much making tablets as providing a service that will compete with Sony's Playstation Suite. It can be used on any Android device that meets the specs.

They are also selling 3 tablets with it preloaded

Acer Iconia 7in Tablet 8GB
$329Add controller for $39
Processor: NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2
System Memory (RAM): 1GB
Hard Drive Size: 8GB
Bluetooth® Enabled: Yes
USB 2.0 Ports: No
Wireless Networking: Wireless-B+G+N
HDMI Output: Yes
Fast Web Browsing
10.1" Screen
Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb O.S.
Adobe® Flash® 10.2 support
Storage for Movies and Games
16GB Internal Flash Memory
Connectivity
Mini HDMI Port for TV connection
Optional Keyboard
Long Battery Life
Up to 9.5 Hours

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 10.1In 16GB
$399Add controller for $39
Processor: NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2
System Memory (RAM): 1GB
Hard Drive Size: 16GB
Bluetooth® Enabled: Yes
USB 2.0 Ports: No
Wireless Networking: Wireless-B+G+N
HDMI Output: Yes
Fast Web Browsing
7" Screen
Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb O.S.
Adobe® Flash® 10.2 support
Storage for Movies and Games
16GB Internal Flash Memory
Connectivity
Mini HDMI Port for TV connection
Mini USB Port
Long Battery Life
Up to 5 Hours

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1in 16GB
$499Add controller for $39
Processor: NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2
System Memory (RAM): 1GB
Hard Drive Size: 16GB
Bluetooth® Enabled: Yes
USB 2.0 Ports: 1
Wireless Networking: Wireless-B+G+N
HDMI Output: Yes
Fast Web Browsing
7" Screen
Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb O.S.
Adobe® Flash® Support
Slim Form Factor
Only 8.6mm Thick
Storage for Movies and Games
16GB Internal Flash Memory
Long Battery Life
Up to 9 Hours

http://www.gamestop.com/tablets



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