With sales of desktop computers slowing down, Intel is working to put its processors in tablets and phones. Working with Microsoft and Google, Intel has developed versions of its Atom processor line that run Windows or Android OS.
Than somebody thought, Why not make a product that runs Windows AND Android? Thus the 2015 version of the dual boot tablet was born.
Today, dual boot tablets are offered only by little-known Chinese resellers, with names like Teclast, Chuwi, Livefan, Onda, PIPO and Cube. The online retailers are similarly unknown, including Geekbuying, PandaWill, AliExpress, GearBest, Slickdeals and TinyDeal.
The tablets come with screen measuring 8 inch (the Windows minimum) and 10 inches.
Some models have GPS and 3G cellular data. Here's one example:
Teclast X98 Air 3G
price ….. ~$200 from China, shipping included
OS ..... Android 4.4 or Windows 8.1, choose during IPL
Display ..... 9.7 inch 2048 x 1536 IPS panel made by LG
Body ….. aluminum
CPU ..... Intel Atom Z3736F Quad Core, 64 bit
CPU speed ….. 1.33 GHz base, 2.16 GHz burst mode
Memory ..... 2GB
Storage ….. 32GB or 64 GB, plus microSD slot
Ports ..... microHDMI, microUSB
Cameras ..... Front 2MP; Rear 5MP
Data Connectivity ..... Wi-Fi b/g/n, cellular 3G (GSM = ATT, T-Mobile in USA)
Wireless ..... GPS, Bluetooth 4.0
Battery ..... 8500mAh, up to 8 hours
Dimensions ..... 9.45 x 6.65 x 0.29 inches; 1.17 lbs
Not bad specs for $200, including a 3G modem and GPS. A similarly equipped iPad would cost $630. Teclast includes a one year subscription to Office 365.
The storage memory is partitioned into space for Android and Windows applications and data. The 32 GB space is allotted primarily to Windows. You might consider paying a little more for the model with 64 GB.
Than somebody thought, Why not make a product that runs Windows AND Android? Thus the 2015 version of the dual boot tablet was born.
Today, dual boot tablets are offered only by little-known Chinese resellers, with names like Teclast, Chuwi, Livefan, Onda, PIPO and Cube. The online retailers are similarly unknown, including Geekbuying, PandaWill, AliExpress, GearBest, Slickdeals and TinyDeal.
The tablets come with screen measuring 8 inch (the Windows minimum) and 10 inches.
Some models have GPS and 3G cellular data. Here's one example:
Teclast X98 Air 3G
price ….. ~$200 from China, shipping included
OS ..... Android 4.4 or Windows 8.1, choose during IPL
Display ..... 9.7 inch 2048 x 1536 IPS panel made by LG
Body ….. aluminum
CPU ..... Intel Atom Z3736F Quad Core, 64 bit
CPU speed ….. 1.33 GHz base, 2.16 GHz burst mode
Memory ..... 2GB
Storage ….. 32GB or 64 GB, plus microSD slot
Ports ..... microHDMI, microUSB
Cameras ..... Front 2MP; Rear 5MP
Data Connectivity ..... Wi-Fi b/g/n, cellular 3G (GSM = ATT, T-Mobile in USA)
Wireless ..... GPS, Bluetooth 4.0
Battery ..... 8500mAh, up to 8 hours
Dimensions ..... 9.45 x 6.65 x 0.29 inches; 1.17 lbs
Not bad specs for $200, including a 3G modem and GPS. A similarly equipped iPad would cost $630. Teclast includes a one year subscription to Office 365.
The storage memory is partitioned into space for Android and Windows applications and data. The 32 GB space is allotted primarily to Windows. You might consider paying a little more for the model with 64 GB.
