2010-06-30

Cisco Cius Android tablet

Cisco launches Cius tablet for business

Tablet runs Android, offers videoconferencing




LAS VEGAS -- Cisco Systems today unveiled the Cius, a 7-in. touch-screen tablet computer that runs the Android operating system and is sure to be compared with Apple's iPad.


Cisco Cius



Collected from: YouTube - Cisco Cius


Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Simplifies Mobile Collaboration with First-of-its- kind HD Video-Capable Business Tablet

New Android-based Computing Device Uses Cisco Collaboration Architecture and Virtual Desktop Integration to Deliver Mobile Computing, Collaboration and Communication Services

Product Features
  • The Cisco Cius is a lightweight portable business computing tablet offered with an optional HD audio station equipped with a telephone handset speakerphone, HD DisplayPort and USB ports.
  • The Cisco Cius tablet features a front-mounted 720p HD camera which refreshes at up to 30 frames per second; a seven inch, high-resolution widescreen super VGA touch-target display for real-time and streamed video, and single-button TelePresence interoperability that can be utilized either when the tablet is docked, or being used remotely via Wi-Fi.
  • The tablet has a 5-megapixel rear facing camera that can transmit streaming VGA quality video and capture still images, and dual noise-cancelling microphones for audio conferencing.
  • Cisco Cius features an eloquent contacts-driven user experience, designed to enables users to quickly reach their important contacts.
  • An on-board accelerometer readily orients applications for viewing in portrait or landscape modes as the user rotates the device to their preferred viewing orientation
  • Cisco Cius supports 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi for enterprise campus mobility and 3G cellular services when off-campus. 4G services will be available at a later date. Bluetooth and Micro-USB means users can work untethered and share data with a PC.
  • A detachable and serviceable battery offers eight hours life under normal usage.

Applications Capabilities:

  • 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G/4G data and Bluetooth 3.0 help employees stay connected on and off-campus
  • HD video (720p) with Cisco TelePresence solution interoperability for lifelike video communication with the simplicity of a phone call
  • Virtual desktop client enables highly secure access to cloud-based business applications
  • Android operating system, with access Android marketplace applications
  • Collaboration applications including Cisco Quad, Cisco Show and Share, WebEx, Presence, and IM
Tablet Highlights:

  • 7” diagonal, high-resolution color screen with contact-based touch targets delivers an elegant, intuitive experience
  • HD Soundstation supports Bluetooth and USB peripherals, 10/100/1000 wired connectivity and a handset option
  • Detachable and serviceable 8-hour battery for a full day of work
  • Highly secure remote connections with Cisco AnyConnect Security VPN Client
  • HD audio with wideband support (tablet, HD Soundstation)

Cisco Cius - Better Than iPad?




Meet Cisco Cius: Android tablet for workers, students. Watch out, iPad?

At 1.15 lbs., the device is an ultra-portable tablet that’s targeted at market segments that can benefit from real-time, video-based collaboration. It’s fully interoperable with telepresence tools, offers HD video streaming, multi-party conferencing, email, messaging, browsing and the ability to produce, edit and share content stored either locally or on the cloud. It features a front-mounted 720p HD camera that refreshes at up to 30 frames per second. It’s WiFi-enabled, comes with an accelerometer, has a detachable battery and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Cisco Cius Demo at Cisco Live




Sources
Cisco launches Cius tablet for business - Computerworld
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9178682/Cisco_launches_Cius_tablet_for_business
YouTube - Cisco Cius
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT55fjPxy54&feature=player_embedded
Cisco Simplifies Mobile Collaboration with First-of-its- kind HD Video-Capable Business Tablet -> Cisco News
http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/corp_062910.html
Cisco Cius - Products & Services - Cisco Systems
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11156/index.html
YouTube - Cisco Cius - Better Than iPad?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz_9Jn7MYG4&feature=player_embedded
Meet Cisco Cius: Android tablet for workers, students. Watch out, iPad? | ZDNet
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/meet-cisco-cius-android-tablet-for-workers-students-watch-out-ipad/36387
YouTube - Cisco Cius Demo at Cisco Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srJp0lBil2U

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Cisco unveils Cius Android tablet with HD video capabilities (update: video!) -- Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/cisco-unveils-cius-android-tablet-with-hd-video-capabilities/
Cisco Cius tablet brings Android to the Enterprise - Google 24/7 - Fortune Tech
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/06/30/cisco-cius-tablet-brings-android-to-the-enterprise/
Cisco jumps on the tablet fad - The Inquirer
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1719866/cisco-jumps-tablet-fad
Cisco Cius Android Tablet Unveiled
http://www.gadgetvenue.com/cisco-cius-android-tablet-unveiled-06303534/