Best Buy has ventured into the tablet space with its upcoming Insignia Flex tablet. Announced first on its Facebook page, the Android tablet will be released next month. The Insignia Flex will be joining a very crowded tablet sector, competing against the likes of iPad, Kindle Fire, Microsoft Surface and Samsung tablets.
What You Need To Know:
- Little information was revealed about the Insignia Flex tablet except that it sports a 1GHz dual-core processor and 9.7-inch display.
- It will run with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Best Buy boasts that the device has about 10 hours of battery life.
- Pricing is not yet announced. The device is expected to be launched on November 11.
Although the specs are modest, the design is something that catches the eye, giving it a unique look in a market full of look-alike tablets. The specifications indicate that this could end up being a nice budget tablet.
~ Brittany Hillen, Slash Gear
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Best Buy announces the 9.7-inch Insignia Flex Android tablet
Slash Gear
Insignia Flex tablet revealed, to come soon with ICS and 9.7-inch screen
Android Authority
Best Buy joins Android tablet PC crowd with Insignia Flex
ZDNet