Velocity Micro Unveils 8-inch and 10-inch Tablets, Both Under $300

Velocity Micro announced a pair of new Android-powered tablets today, the 8-inch Cruz T408 and 10-inch Cruz T410. Due in late September the two feature 1GHz Cortex A8 processors, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, and front-facing cameras.  Android enthusiasts might not dig the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS but average consumer types will like the $239 and $299 price tags. Additional specs for both tablets include Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Adobe Flash Player 10.3, and preloaded apps in Amazon Kindle, Amazon Appstore, Angry Birds Rio, and QuickOffice.

The press images show a custom UI with Honeycomb-like buttons at the top but we’ve yet to see either device in action.  Our gut tells us stock Android 2.3 but we’re cautiously optimistic.

Hit the break for the press release.

Velocity Micro Announces the Availability of Two Remarkably Affordable New Android Tablets

Velocity Micro Cruz T408 and Cruz T410 designed to be the fastest, most feature laden tablets on the market for under $300

RICHMOND, VA –  September 7, 2011 – Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, peripherals, and the remarkable Cruz tablet, announces the availability of two new Android tablets – the 8″ Cruz T408 and the 10″ Cruz T410. Designed by Velocity Micro’s team of world class engineers to emphasize speed, content, style, and value, these newly announced Cruzes provide all of the features consumers are craving while still hitting an attractive pricepoint, making them the perfect devices to tap into a new market of value conscious shopper.  The T408 and T410 will retail at $239.99 and $299.99 respectively.

“With these new tablets, we’ve leveraged our years of expertise in building premium, award winning desktops to create two new devices that are fast, feature rich, and amazingly affordable,” said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. “Making expensive, jaw dropping products is easy – speed and value are what we focused on with these new devices. We’ve succeeded in both regards with the T408 and T410. They’re really fast and very affordable.”

The 4:3 aspect ratio 8” Velocity Micro Cruz T408 is thin and lightweight, the perfect size for on the go users unwilling to sacrifice on power or functionality. At just $239.99, it’s the first 8-inch tablet to offer a premier customer experience at a mainstream value. Featuring a lustrous design with smooth, clean lines and thin bezels for a sleek appearance, the 16:9 ratio 10″ Velocity Micro Cruz T410 has all the look and feel of a premium Android tablet but at $299.99, comes at almost half the price.

Key features and specs of both the Cruz T408 and T410 include:

• Ultra responsive capacitive touch screens
• 1GHz Cortex A8 processors
• Front facing cameras
• 802.11n Wi-Fi
• A premium software suite including full versions of Angry Birds Rio and QuickOffice™
• Content via Amazon® Kindle™ for Android
• Downloadable Apps from the Amazon Appstore preinstalled – access to thousands of pretested applications
• A fully licensed version of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.3
• Android™ version 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 1-year parts and labor warranty with premium 100% US-based, non-tiered support

The Cruz T408 and T410 will be available by the end of September from most major electronics retailers in the US.  For more information on these new devices or on the Cruz line, visit CruzTablet.com.

ABOUT VELOCITY MICRO, INC.

Velocity Micro, Inc. is the premier high-performance personal computer provider in North America. Founded in 1992, Richmond, Va.-based Velocity Micro custom builds award winning gaming, mobile, multimedia, small business, workstation, visual supercomputers and peripherals. Velocity Micro products are currently available at most consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information, please call (800) 303-7866 or visit www.VelocityMicro.com.