Microsoft is keeping its promise of providing super affordable Windows tablets

Jul 24, 2014 13:48 GMT  ·  By

Last month we told you that one of the cheapest Windows 8.1 tablets in existence had been revealed at the Computex 2014 trade show in Taiwan.

The tablet was called Emdoor I8080, and while we did not have a definitive price for it, word had it that the 8-incher will start selling for just $100 / €73.

And as it was anticipated, more dirt cheap Windows tablets are coming our way. As GizChina notes, KingSing is a relatively unknown company that has so far put out a bunch of low-end Android smartphones.

Now the device maker is looking to attract customers by offering a Windows tablet that sells for just $99 / €72.

Since Microsoft has dropped the licensing fees for tablets with 9-inch screens or lower, it makes sense that the avalanche of super affordable Windows tablets is ready to begin.

Don’t kid yourself. These tablets will offer a bare minimum in terms of specs, but at least you’ll be able to access all your apps and use Word or Excel too if you pair a mouse and keyboard.

The upcoming KingSing W8 will arrive with an 8-inch screen offering 1200 x 800 pixel resolution and draw power from a quad-core Intel Bay Trail processor clocked at 1.8GHz and fitted with 1GB of RAM, which isn’t bad at all. The tablet also arrives with two cameras (5MP on the back and 2MP in front), microSD card plus USB and HDMI.

The tablet also supports Wi-Fi and is expected to launch in the upcoming weeks.

KingSing W8 Windows 8 Tablet (3 Images)

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