Coby Electronics Ships First Android™ Tablet with Google Play™ and Google Mobile™ Services
PRESS RELEASE | 2013-02-07 | Grand Communications
Lake Success, NY, February 7, 2013 - Coby Electronics Corporation, the CE leader with innovative products designed to enhance every lifestyle, has launched its brand-new Android™-powered 7" MID7065, featuring Google Play™ and Google Mobile™ Services, at retail nationwide. Following closely on the debut of the MID7065, is the arrival of two additional new models in Coby's debut collection of Internet tablets with built-in Google services, the 8" MID8065 and 10" MID1065, both slated to hit retail stores in March.
"Coby's newest tablets, complete with Google Play and Google Mobile Services, received a very positive reception at last month's CES and we're extremely excited to bring these to market for consumers nationwide," said Ian Kolker, Product Manager, Coby Electronics. "Beginning with the 7" MID7065, our latest line-up of feature-rich, competitively-priced tablets offers something for everyone, with two additional models to follow next month and others to be introduced throughout the year."
Coby's MID7065 (SRP* $139.99), 8" MID8065 (SRP $179.99) and 10" MID1065 (SRP $229.99) will give users direct access to the latest Android apps on Google Play as well as Google Maps™ for Android, Gmail™ webmail services, Chrome™ browser, YouTube™ services and more. Among the other features of the new Android 4.0 tablets are:
- 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor with 1 GB RAM for performance computing
- WiFi and Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR compatibility
- 8GB internal storage; up to 32GB expandable storage
- Accelerometer and gyroscope sensors for enhanced motion detection
- Front-facing 0.3MP camera; rear-facing 2MP camera on 8" and 10" models
- HDMI 1080P output
- Rechargeable Li-Poly battery
Grand Communications (For Coby Electronics)
Alison Grand: (212) 584-1133, alison@grandcommunications.com
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