Micromax LapTab With Android 4.2,Windows 8 Dual-Boot Unveiled

India’s second largest smartphone player Micromax has big plans for global market and they have started their CES campaign with a bang by announcing today Canvas LapTab, which is their first dual-boot Windows and Android tablet powered by Intel. This tablet will be showcased at CES, which goes underway today.The LapTab will be available across e-commerce portals and retail stores starting early February, 2014. Micromax has not revelaed the price of this device, and as usual, will be announced close on the heels of its availability.

The LapTAB is powered by an Intel processor (Bay Trail-M), and it supports both Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and Windows 8. This device is designed for multitasking and the users would need to simply reboot the device and select the alternate option to switch from Windows to Android and vice-versa.

The LapTab sports a  10.1” IPS  display with a resolution of 1280×800, and is powered by a 1.46 Ghz Intel Celeron N2805 processor, coupled with 2GB RAM and 7400 mAh battery. This tablet packs in a 2MP front camera allowing users to capture images, record videos and chat online. With its innovative brightness control technology, the LapTab automatically adjusts the screen content by continuously monitoring the environment.

This tablet has internal storage of 32 GB, which can be expanded up to 64 GB. It supports Bluetooth v4.0 and Wi-Fi, ensuring full time connectivity. The LapTab comes with a transleeve which can be combined as a cover and stand for the wireless keyboard packed with a 230 mAh battery promising a continuous usage of 20+ hours. Consumers will also have an option to buy a customized keyboard for LapTab when it hits the stands.

Commenting at the unveiling event in Las Vegas, Mr. Rahul Sharma, Co-Founder, Micromax said, “Today, we are taking the next leap in raising the innovation bar globally, with the introduction of LapTab. Over the past few years, we have been witnessing a growing trend of increasing consumer demand for two operating systems in one device, which offers a blend of great PC like productivity in a tablet like form factor for seamless consumption. The Micromax LapTab fulfills that consumer need by giving them access to the world’s first dual-boot tablet. Combining functionality and style, the LapTab further builds on our promise to constantly empower our users with superior technology that directly addresses their needs.”