Sharp to Launch its Android Tablet
Sharp is all set to throw stiff competition in the tablet-PC market as it has planned to launch its very own Android based tablet, as well as an e-book service in Japan. This could be a danger bell for Apple iPad and Sony Reader.
Expected to be released for sale in December, Sharp’s gadget would be named as GALAPAGOS reader. The users of this gadget will have access to more than 30,000 books, magazine, journals, and newspapers. This announcement was made by the company at an event held for launching the new tablet PC.
Company said that by 2011, it will include additional features for games, music and movies. It was just a few days back when iPad launched in Japan.
Another competitor of Sharp’s tablet PC is Sony’s Reader, which already has huge fan following in the country.
By 2011, Sharp predicts, that the company can sell near one million units, the only tablet which has Wi-Fi. This tablet will be powered by Google's Android operating system. The screen is reputed to be around 10.8-inches.


