Amazon 'Deal of the Day': ViewSonic gTablet for $279.99

Motorola Xoom's pricing got you down? Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab not tickle your fancy? Or maybe you just can't wait any longer for that G-Slate pricing? Well, do not fret my good friend -- Amazon has your back! Today, and today only, Amazon's "Deal of the Day" is the ViewSonic gTablet for $279.99. It's regularly $499.99. That's 44 percent off, folks!

For those of you unfamiliar with the device, here is a little run-down: 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 - Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, 512MB DRR RAM, 16GB internal memory (expandable up to 32GB via SD Card), Android 2.2 (Froyo), and a 10.1-inch TFT-LCD with LED driver system and 1024x600 resolution. The only problem here is the software. This tablet does not have access to the Android Market. There are of course ways to get access, but you'll need to root it and install a custom ROM.

It's a great price for some pretty good hardware, but the software and access is where is lacks. If your still unsure about this tablet, be sure to read our review and head into the Android Central Forums to see what others are saying. [Amazon] Thanks, psych0t0uc4n!

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