MiTAC unveils Android 2.3-packing Zeus, Valar, Ulmo tablets
updated 05:10 pm EDT, Wed May 4, 2011
Chinese vendor enters tablet fray with 4 models
MiTAC, a company known for its Magellan and Mio GPS systems and for its Tyan PC motherboards has entered the tablet market. At the recent CeBIT show in Germany, MiTAC announced four Android 2.3 tablets: the Zeus, a six-inch model with dual GPS receivers, the seven-inch and ten-inch multimedia Velar tablets, and the Ulmo, a seven-inch waterproof tablet. The Zeus with its dual GPS receivers provides precise satellite positioning independent of whether it is held vertically or horizontally.
The Valar series support 1080p HD video playback and an HDMI connection so output can be displayed on a larger display. The Valar also sports a GPS receiver and stereo speakers.
The Ulmo supports 1080p video playback and stereo speakers. Its main uniqueness is that it is waterproof. It comes equipped with a 1 GHz Samsung processor 512 MB RAM, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and storage capacity through a microSD slot. It also sports a 1.3-megapixel camera up front and a rear five-megapixel camera.
Pricing and availability were not announced. [via Notebook Italia]
MiTAC Zeus
MiTAC Valar
MiTAC Ulmo
