Cisco Cius Android Tablet Debuts

From DailyTech: Cisco has announced a new mobile device that combines a business telephone system with a tablet for video conferencing and video calls. The device is called the Cisco Cius. The Cius weighs 1.15 pounds and allows the benefits of Cisco collaboration applications in a secure mobile platform. The device supports HD video streaming and real-time video along with multi-party conferencing.

The Cius allows the user to email and message as well as browse, produce, and edit video content – users can then share that content locally or with cloud storage solutions. The device runs the Android operating system and is capable of virtual desktop integration.

The device has a front-mounted 720p camera capable of recording in 30fps. The screen is 7-inches and it has SVGA resolution. Dual noise canceling mics ensure sound quality for audio conferencing and the Cius has an accelerometer for orienting the screen based on how the user is holding the device.

The Cius supports 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi and 3G cellular modems – 4G will be supported later. The device also has Bluetooth and microUSB connectivity. The battery for the device is removable and promises 8-hours of run time per charge.
The Cius is set to ship in Q3 2010 for customer trials with general availability in Q1 2011 at undisclosed pricing.

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