Budget electronics company Binatone have launched their HomeSurf Tablet range at IFA, the consumer electronics and home appliance show held in Berlin.
The most affordable and all encompassing solution to ever hit the European market is released surely with an eye on the upcoming Christmas sales and represents real value for money in a range that starts at just £129.99.
The stylish HomeSurf range is Binatones response to consumers calling for an easy to use tablet with excellent functionality at an affordable price. The company aim to put the tablet in the hands of everyone, regardless of age, experience or technological know how.
Available in two handy sizes, users of the entry level HomeSurf 7™ will enjoy supreme clarity with a 7 inch TFT LCD resistive touch screen which auto-rotates, providing exceptional viewing pleasure. Featuring 2GB of built-in storage, customers can easily store over 250 photos or around 500 songs. And with plenty of battery life and easy video playback, it has never been so simple to undertake a multitude of tasks, whilst on the move.
For those that are seeking a little more, the HomeSurf 8™ comes with a larger screen and longer video playback time, giving an enhanced tablet experience. Both products in the range possess a MicroSD card slot (SD/SDHC), built-microphone and stereo speakers, as well as a rechargeable Li-Ion battery and 3.5 mm stereo audio jack with headphones to make it easy to listen to music or watch the latest movies.
Binatone HomeSurf tablets
Technical Specification:
HomeSurf 7™ Touch Tablet
- 7” TFT LCD, 800×480 pixel (WVGA)
- Resistive Touch Screen with Stylus
- WiFi b/g
- Android OS
- 2GB Storage (expandable via MicroSD)
- Auto rotating screen
- MicroSD Card slot (SD/SDHC)
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
- Video Playback (MP4, H.264, XVID)
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
- Stereo Speakers
- Built-in Microphone
- 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack with headphones
- Mini USB cable for data transfer
- Video Playback Time 3h
£129.99 / € 169.90 UK and European version
HomeSurf 8™ Touch Tablet
- 8” TFT LCD, 800×600 pixel (SVGA)
- Resistive Touch Screen with Stylus
- 5 Cap-Sens keys
- WiFi b/g
- Android OS
- 2GB Storage (expandable via MicroSD)
- Auto rotating screen
- Micro SD Card slot (SD/SDHC)
- Video Playback support MP4, H.264
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
- Video Playback Time 4h
- Stereo Speakers
- Built-in microphone
- 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Jack
- Mini USB cable for data transfer
- Charging dock with Speaker
£179.99 / € 229.90 UK and European version.
5 comments so far
1 Adam // Sep 9, 2010 at 2:21 pm
WHEN IS IT BEING RELEASED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol i have been looking at alot of android based tablets for the last few weeks now, and as there are quite a few i am wanting the best, i find binatone altho cheap are very good. I have looked at the new american company augen although i would like to try one of these getting it from sweden/usa off ebay seems to be far to expensive. When is the binatone coming out in the uk?
2 Dill // Sep 13, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Their hoping to release it late November, early December this year.
Source: http://www.engadget.com
3 Grace Burns // Dec 8, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Does d binatone need to have home Internet to keep it running ?? Cause I don’t have d Internet at home n that’s why I’m interested in buying ure product n can’t wait in it coming??
4 carol // Dec 13, 2010 at 6:53 pm
i just bought this and it doesnt download music or books u cant do alot on the internet cos it doesnt rcognise it. phoned them up and was told the usb cable was only to charge the damn think. what a joke. when u put in the usb cable it want a disc which doesnt come with it, what a waste of money
5 Vish // Jan 21, 2011 at 9:12 am
Looks like a entry level Tablet as well as a good alternative to the highly priced iPad and Samsung Galaxy S. Would be interested to use/buy one of these just to use for Internet browsing etc instead of carrying around a laptop