Electronics retailer Best Buy is slated to release in November its own tablet, the Insignia Flex. The device features a 9.7-inch screen, a dual-core 1GHz processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Although the specs are modest, the slate’s unique design (sharp edges and curved bezel) catches the eye. Best Buy has not announced pricing and other details. Experts expect pricing in the range of $150 to $250.

What Else You Need To Know

  • Best Buy’s Insignia brand has traditionally offered HDTVs and other home electronics that are cheaper than those offered by big brand names.
  • Best Buy currently sells a wide portfolio of tablets from top device makers, including Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Asus, Barnes & Noble, Acer, and Toshiba.

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As you can see, the design is unique enough to stand out from the crowd, with a squared off look, and an almost Xperia T-esque curve to the bezel. - James Trew, Engadget  
The Insignia Flex has been revealed on Facebook by what looks like an official company account, but we should still look at the gadget as unconfirmed for the time being. - Adrian Diaconescu, Android Authority  
Engadget
Best Buy reveals Insignia Flex Tablet, 9.7-inches of Android 4.0  

As you can see, the design is unique enough to stand out from the crowd, with a squared off look, and an almost Xperia T-esque curve to the bezel.

Other
Insignia Flex tablet revealed, to come soon with ICS and 9.7-inch screen  

The name is also interesting, and, again, I feel like there’s something Best Buy is hiding from us. I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but what if “Flex” means that the slate can bend more than it is shown in the image?

Best Buy will sell Insignia Flex Tablet with 9.7-inch screen and ICS next month  

The page didn’t reveal any information regarding storage capacity, nor did it reveal pricing, but it’s likely the slate will be very affordable given the fact that it is being sold under the company’s Insignia label.

SlashGear
Best Buy announces the 9.7-inch Insignia Flex Android tablet  

According to the Facebook and Twitter announcements, it will “hit store shelves one month from today,” placing it around November 11th. Given these specs, many speculate that the tablet will be priced between $150 and $250.

TN
9.7 Inch Insignia Flex Android Tablet Debuting on Best Buy
ZDNet
Best Buy joins Android tablet PC crowd with Insignia Flex