After a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding project, a company called Peacock Imports is now set to deliver a couple of new tablets that have the ability to run not just Android but also Linux via a dual-boot configuration. The first tablet, called the PengPod 700, comes with a 7-inch screen, 1GB of RAM, and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It will be given to those who donated $120 during the Peacock Imports crowdfunding stint. Meanwhile, there's also a second tablet called the PengPod 1000, a 10-inch version of the PengPod 700. It will be given to those who donated $185 during the crowndfunding drive.
What Else You Need To Know
- Both the PengPod 700 and the PengPod 1000 can now be pre-ordered for $110 and $175, respectively.
- Both tablets will come pre-loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Linux distro will be installed on included bootable SD cards.
Other sources
Although it seems like more of a geek product with all that Linux stuff, we guess it may still have some appeal for consumers, depending on the version of Android it comes with, as well as the internals.- Ray S., PhoneArena
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