As discussed in a blog post yesterday at the launch of the Tecno WinPad 10 in Kenya, the gadget finally officially landed in Nigeria.
Here is the official press release and some accompanying pictures
Innovative Mobile phone Company, Tecno today announced the launch of the WinPad 10, its latest mobile device which would run on one of Intel’s Atom Processor for tablet. The device, which is a cross between the tablet and laptop would be available for sale across the country and is expected to offer users a whole new experience.
According to Tecno Management, WinPad 10 is a 10.1 inch HD screen device and it is expected to offer consumers an entirely unique watching video and browsing experience. The device comes with a 5.0 MP Back Camera and 2.0 MP Front Camera that give a captivating interface, virtual quality and a smooth operating experience on its preloaded Windows 8.1, while running on Intel Atom Processor Z3735F, Quad Core 1.83 Ghz, a 32GB ROM and 2GB RAM. The broader ROM and RAM also offer space to users to store and run apps at the same time.
The Tecno WinPad is more mobile than a laptop, more productive than a tablet and more affordable than an Ultrabook. It has dual “Boom” speakers with amazing surround stereo sound which offers high quality sound and brings a new experience of sound perception to its users, thus offering more than a triple package.
Speaking at the launch of the device, the Vice General Manager of Tecno Mobile Nigeria, Chidi Okonkwo said the new WinPad will help to expand the company’s market and provide new opportunities to those who desire to work on the Windows Operating System.
According to him, “We are indeed excited to bring this product to the market along with new Windows Operating System and Intel’s very fast Atom Processor. We are offering those whose lives are mobile a smart bouquet of efficiency. With a full charge, the user can surf the web, run different applications, watch movies and even play games at the same time. The Tecno WinPad offer users six hours of video playback time and 150hours of standby time.’’
Speaking in the same vein, the Consumer Manager, Intel Corporation Nigeria, Womiloju Olabanji described WinPad as an efficient device, adding that its Intel processor offer users a brilliant and faster experience.
Olabanji noted, ‘’The Atom Processor Z3735F, Quad Core 1.83GHz is a fast and an efficient quad-core. Actually, the 4 cores it operates on, is why the WinPad would be very efficient for multi-tasking in comparison to dual core processors. The Pad, with these processors would be highly-beneficial to those whose businesses involve multitasking.”
In addition, the Consumer Channel Group Director of Microsoft Nigeria, Mark Ihimoyan said that, “For full PC power and total tablet fun, there’s nothing like a Windows 2 in 1. Touch, click or type – you choose what fits your style and activity. All the great apps you need are in the Windows Store, plus you can play Xbox games, music and videos. Use Skype to video chat, take notes with Office, and get your photos and files from anywhere with OneDrive.”
Tecno has in the past successfully launched smartphones into the Nigerian Market, releasing its first tablet running on the android Operating System into the market in 2013. The new WinPad 10 is expected to provide users with more options.
