Jason Lee
01-03-2011, 05:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703820904576057622268407558.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTWhatsNewsCollection' target='_blank'>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100...sNewsCollection</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Vizio Inc., which put inexpensive flat-panel TVs in living rooms, now is setting its sights on cellphones and tablet computers."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/adt/auto/1294068319.usr206.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>You remember Vizio? You know, those guys who make the really cheap yet not totally worthless HDTVs? Well, looks like we may soon get a really cheap and hopefully not totally worthless Android phone and tablet. The 4-inch Via phone and 8-inch Via tablet are set to come our way this summer running an yet to be announced version of Android. I must say that I am some what excited about this news. I really would like a cheap Android tablet to play with but don't want a complete piece of junk like the current "bargain" tablets on the market. If Vizio can do with Android what they have done with HDTVs we could be in for a real treat. It won't be the best device on the market for sure but perhaps it will be worth using. Even the phone has me a little excited with the chance that it will not be sold or branded by a carrier. I'm all about unlocked and uncrapwared phones. Bring it on Vizio! Let's see what you've got.</p>