It’s so nice to be back from Vegas and CES 2012 and I’m more than ready to share all the juicy details Stormy and I uncovered while we were at the show. A few days ago, David posted a hands-on video of Coby’s new Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Android tablet. Now that we’ve begun going through all of our nifty little thumb drives, we’ve come across the full press release with a ton of juicy info on these tablets, sized 7, 8, 9, 9.7-inch and two different 10-inch models (one with 16.9 aspect ration and one with 16:10 aspect ratio). Let’s have a  look at the presser, shall we?
Coby Electronics Unveils First-Ever Collection of Androidâ„¢ 4.0 OS Internet Tablets at CES 2012
Extensive New Lineup of Powerful, Feature-Packed Ice Cream Sandwich-Operated Capacitive Touch Units – All Under $300 – To Be Available Q1 2012
Las Vegas, NV, January 10, 2012 – Coby Electronics Corporation, the CE leader with products designed to fit every lifestyle, introduces its highly-anticipated collection of Androidâ„¢ 4.0 OS – “Ice Cream Sandwich†– Internet tablets at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Booth #12027 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 10-13, 2012. Designed to give consumers a wide variety of unique styles and sizes to choose from, Coby’s new line-up of Android 4.0 models makes its national retail debut this quarter.
“Coby is thrilled to introduce to the industry and consumers nationwide our premiere range of feature-packed Android 4.0-powered Internet tablets,†said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Coby Electronics. “The extensive and affordably-priced tablet line further underscores Coby’s commitment to giving our customers the best possible user experience with access to the most in-demand digital entertainment through accessible and innovative CE gear.â€
Coby’s new Android 4.0 assortment includes:• 7†MID7042 (16:9 aspect ratio, SRP $179)
• 8†MID8042 (4:3 aspect ratio, SRP $229)
• 9†MID9042 (16:10 aspect ratio, SRP $259)
• 9.7†MID9742 (4:3 aspect ratio, SRP $279)
• 10†MID1042 (16.9 aspect ratio, SRP $289)
• 10†MID1045 (16:10 aspect ratio, SRP $299)With access to thousands of apps, the brand-new feature–filled tablets include:
• 1GHz Cortex A8 processor
• Lightning-fast wireless downloading with 802.11 b/g/n
• 1GB of RAM for seamless multi-tasking
• 8GB built-in storage on 9†and 10†models; 4GB built-in storage on 7†and 8†models
• All tablets have expandable storage memory up to 32GB
• Front-facing cameraAbout Coby Electronics Corporation
Headquartered in Lake Success, New York, Coby Electronics Corporation is a leading supplier of quality consumer electronics products. Since its inception in 1991, Coby has risen through the ranks of the consumer electronics industry. Today, the company is redefining the way consumer electronics products are created, emerging as an industry leader in a challenging economy. With an understanding of its customers’ needs and desires, Coby has developed a strategy of maintaining a competitive cost structure in the industry without compromising the quality of its products. Within the past decade, Coby’s team of inventors, engineers and designers have earned a number of U.S. patents and design awards, with several additional patents pending.
As for availability, no exact date has been set, but we were told to keep a close eye on the month of March. Take it how you wanna take it, but I definitely want one when they are released. The MID line looks to be quite solid. Stay tuned.
Until then, here’s a few more pics to hold you over:
