Skytex – Budget Ice Cream Sandwich Tablets

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Skytex has expanded its line of budget Android tablets with a few new models running the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Skytex will shortly offer an ICS update for its SkyPad Alpha 2 tablet, and will introduce the SkyPad Omega and the SkyPad Argos, both featuring a singlecore 1GHz CPU with integrated Mali 400 graphics, which supports 1080p HD video. Both pack in 8GB storage and both feature capacitive touchscreens with support for 5-point multitouch gestures.

The SkyPad Omega is equipped with an 8-inch 1024 x 768 pixel screen whereas the SkyPad Argos offers a 7-inch 1024 x 600 panel.But the star feature of the SkyPad Omega is that its battery is removable, something practically unheard-of amongst Android tablets. That could prove very useful once replacements go on sale.

The SkyPad Argos, on the other hand, has a removable back plate purely for cosmetic reasons – so you can customize the look of your slate with different coloured panels. Skytex aims to start shipping the Argos and Omega some time in Q2, with prices starting at around $199 for the SkyPad Argos.

Although a working prototype of the 7-inch Argos tablet was on display at CES 2012, the Omega as yet is still in design. But an 8-inch tablet Skytex was on show featured similar specifications, and performed pretty well.

Skytex came to the attention of the tech world last year with its Primer Pocket, a dirt-cheap real stinker of a device. Still, it is priced at under $100. Skytex’s new crop of Android tablets feature improved screens, better build quality, and faster CPUs. Skytex has clearly upped its game. Bravo!

Check out some of these SkyPad Omega and Argos quick pics:

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