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Elocity A7+ $229 Android Tablets Launched

By Joan Bennett

Stream TV Networks has launched the newest tablet in its eLocity product line. The eLocity A7+ is on sale with J&R and NewEgg.com online for $229.99. ShopNBC will also begin airing customized eLocity A7+ value bundle. The eLocity A7+ is a limited edition release for the holiday season and will be sold only until quantities last.

The eLocity A7+ is a seven-inch Android tablet with a screen resolution of 1024 x 600 on a four-point multi-touch screen. Like the A7, the A7+  includes HDMI and USB 2.0 ports supporting up to 64GB, as well as a MicroSD slot that supports up to 32GB of expandable storage. Other features include aTegra 2 processor, full Flash, and the GetJar App Store. The devices have an expandable memory of up to 100GB.

 

•      NVIDIA Tegra 2 T250, 1GHz, 1MB L2 Cache • 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output
•      DDR2 512 MB, 667MHz RAM • 802.11b/g with Internal Antenna
•      Ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo) • Bluetooth 2.1
•      Seven-inch Four-point Multi-Touch 1024 x 600 • 1 x USB 2.0 Host
•      4GB Flash Memory • 1 x Micro SD Card Slot (Up to 32GB)
•      2 X 0.5W Stereo Speakers • HDMI Output (1080P)
•      1.3MP Front Facing CMOS Webcam • Docking Port (Docking Station for Future Release)
•      Analog Microphone • 3-Axis Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Vibrate Mode
•      Unit Dimensions: 10.9″ X 7″ X 0.5″  
•      Unit Weight: 1.72 lbs

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