Huawei enters the tablet genre

Prepare for the world’s first 7-inch Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet courtesy of global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider Huawei Device. Huawei recently offered a sneek peak to the look, the feel, and the features of this latest breakthrough device called the MediaPad which is set to be out to the local market sometime this November. The MediaPad is powered by Qualcomm’s dual-core 1.2GHZ processor and supported by Google Android Market. It boasts of an eight-gigabyte storage capacity that is expandable to 32 GB. Dubbed as Huawei Device’s smartest, slimmest and lightest tablet to date, the MediaPad measures 10.5 mm and weighs about 390 g. The device supports 1080P full HD video playback and is equipped with a 5 megapixel rear camera with HD recording capabilities and a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera. "Huawei is very pleased to be the first to offer this package to consumers globally and most especially here in the Philippines," said Zack Zhangxiang, Device Group Head of Huawei Philippines. The 7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen won’t disappoint either when it comes to offering clear photos, movies and applications. In addition, the MediaPad also supports Flash 10.3 videos and comes with preinstalled with applications like Facebook, Twitter, Let’s Golf and Documents to Go. The MediaPad is also endowed with HSPA+ 14.4 Mbps and high-speed WiFi 802.11n Internet connectivity for fast web connection and speed. For longer performance, the MediaPad offers over six hours of battery life. "So given the stylish design, the high performance and the ultra portable package, and plus the reasonable price I think this will be a hit model in the Philippines especially now that it’s Christmas season," said Al Dimapilis, Huwei Device Philippines Terminal Marketing Manager. Huwei began its operations in the Philippines in 2001, offering a diverse range of network devices which include handsets, mobile broadband devices, convergence devices, and video solutions. Dimapilis did not disclose the company’s target market share for the product, but noted that they are aiming for a huge part of the market. "In terms of market share, we want to eat a significant part of the market," Dimapilis said. The MediaPad will be perfect for the young social networkers "who are looking for a device that will make them connected to people in other places anytime, anywhere," Dimapilis added. Huawei officials did not announce the price of the MediaPad yet, but said that it will be retailed around P20, 000 to P21, 000. The MediaPad was recently launched in Hong Kong, with the Philippines being the second country only in Asia where the device has already been introduced, Dimapilis reported. As of 2010, Huawei Device’s products were available through more than 500 operators all over the world. Huawei has reportedly partnered with more than 470 operators in more than 130 countries.