Cruz (Tablet)
Encyclopedia
Cruz is a line of eReaders and tablet pc's by Velocity Micro
, a privately held computer manufacturer located in Richmond, VA (USA), specializing in custom high-end computers.
announced the release of the Cruz Reader and Cruz Tablet. These devices are Android-based multimedia gadgets. Both devices feature 7" full color screens. The Cruz Reader utilizes a resistive touch screen, whereas the Cruz Tablet makes use of the much more advanced and responsive capacitive touch screen.
At CES 2011, Velocity Micro unveiled plans to release three new tablets, including 10" and 8" models, as well as another 7" tablet. The specific release dates and estimated retail prices are not currently available, but it is reported that these new tablets will operate on Android 2.3 or higher, feature dual cameras, Tegra processors, Bluetooth, GPS, and HDMI out. Velocity Micro also announced plans to release an Android based Cruz Watch in 2011, though no other details are known.
, Borders, Sears, QVC
, Amazon
, and others.
Velocity Micro
Velocity Micro is a privately held computer manufacturer located in Richmond, VA , specializing in custom high-end computers. Its high-performance product line includes gaming systems, notebooks, netbooks, home servers, digital media creation workstations, home and home office PCs, home...
, a privately held computer manufacturer located in Richmond, VA (USA), specializing in custom high-end computers.
History
Cruz debuted in 2010, when Velocity MicroVelocity Micro
Velocity Micro is a privately held computer manufacturer located in Richmond, VA , specializing in custom high-end computers. Its high-performance product line includes gaming systems, notebooks, netbooks, home servers, digital media creation workstations, home and home office PCs, home...
announced the release of the Cruz Reader and Cruz Tablet. These devices are Android-based multimedia gadgets. Both devices feature 7" full color screens. The Cruz Reader utilizes a resistive touch screen, whereas the Cruz Tablet makes use of the much more advanced and responsive capacitive touch screen.
At CES 2011, Velocity Micro unveiled plans to release three new tablets, including 10" and 8" models, as well as another 7" tablet. The specific release dates and estimated retail prices are not currently available, but it is reported that these new tablets will operate on Android 2.3 or higher, feature dual cameras, Tegra processors, Bluetooth, GPS, and HDMI out. Velocity Micro also announced plans to release an Android based Cruz Watch in 2011, though no other details are known.
Cruz Reader
The Cruz Reader is an Android based eReader by Velocity Micro. It has a 7" full color, 600 X 800 resolution, resistive touch screen. The Cruz Reader features (among other applications) the Borders eBook application, which is preinstalled on every Cruz Reader device.Cruz Tablet
The Cruz Tablet is the higher end Android-based device by Velocity Micro. The original Cruz Tablet (Model #T103) is a widescreen-format (16:9) device with a full color capacitive touch screen. A later version of the Cruz Tablet (Model #T301) was released in December 2010 with a capacitive 4:3 7" screen and Kindle for Android application preinstalled.Retailers
Cruz devices are sold in several major Consumer Electronics retailers in the USA including Best BuyBest Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
, Borders, Sears, QVC
QVC
QVC is a multinational corporation specializing in televised home shopping. Founded in 1986 by Joseph Segel in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, United States, QVC broadcasts in five countries as QVC US, QVC UK, QVC Germany, QVC Japan and – QVC Italy to 200 million households...
, Amazon
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
, and others.