Freescale’s $200 Design Shows Tablet Possibilities

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While gadget enthusiasts wait for the fabled but possibly $1,000 tablet from Apple , cheaper alternatives are possible, says Freescale Semiconductor. The company has created a tablet reference design featuring a 7-inch touch screen and has a a form factor that is approximately a third the size and volume of a typical netbook. The idea is to help PC manufacturers create a device that uses the company ARM processor and is priced at less than $200. “…


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