Polaroid KitKat Tablets To Debut At CES 2014

Polaroid is hardly a household name when it comes to Android devices, but the company just announced three budget tablets that offer one of the cheapest Android 4.4 KitKat experiences out there. The new line of Polaroid tablets will run Google’s latest and greatest straight out of the box—no update required.

The Polaroid Q7 (7 inches), Q8 (8 inches) and Q10 (10.1 inches) will all debut at CES 2014 and will range in price from $129 to $179.

“The Polaroid Q Series tablet line is perfect for media and sharing on-the-go. Each tablet features an extended battery life, HDMI Bluetooth and front mounted speakers for hours of entertainment anywhere. The front and rear cameras allow users to capture their favorite memories, and share them via email and social media channels through the tablets’ built-in Wi-Fi. Users also have access to a plethora of apps, games, movies, music and more to enjoy on their Q Series tablet through the Google Play Store,” the company wrote in a press release.

With HDMI and KitKat available on such a cheap device, it would be hard to argue that the new Polaroid Android tablets aren’t a bargain. Still, Polaroid will have its work cut out for itself in penetrating the already oversaturated tablet market with an unproven line of devices, regardless of how cheap or what operating system they run.

In addition, the tablets are all slated to come with quad-core processors, though it’s unclear yet what manufacturer will be supplying them. It’s probably a safe bet that it won’t be a Snapdragon.

“Tablets are changing the way consumers use and share their favorite media and memories, and Polaroid’s robust line of tablets is allowing more consumers to share with on-the-go convenience,” said Polaroid President and CEO Scott W. Hardy. “Our Q Series provides consumers with super-fast quad core processing speeds allowing for faster performance and less wait times when watching movies, or playing games. In addition the Q series’ sleek design and affordable price point make it a great choice.”