Sprint unveils ZTE Optik tablet under $100

Sprint will be introducing its first tablet for under $100, ZTE Optik.

The 3G tablet features a 7-inch touchscreen display with WXGA 1280x800 resolution and pinch-to-zoom, Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system and dual cameras.

''ZTE Optik packs great features for under $100. When this device is combined with our tablet connection plans, customers can easily keep their personal and professional lives organized, stay connected with their social networks and get things done while on the go,'' said David Owens, VP, product development, Sprint.

The tablet is packed with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, allowing users to get work done or stay entertained surfing the web, playing games and watching videos with Adobe Flash enabled websites.

''Paired with Sprint's cutting-edge network, ZTE Optik provides an exceptional user experience to consumers who demand affordability, flexibility and mobility in one package,'' Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA and president, North America region.

The other features of the tablet include- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g); Swype; integrated GPS; 4000 mAh lithium-ion battery; expandable memory slot, supporting up to a 32GB microSD card (not included); bluetooth v2.1 + EDR; stereo speakers; and 3.5mm headset.