Ex-Google Employees Develop Surface-Like Knock-Off with Android OS

[dgstorm]

We have to give these ex-Googler's credit, if you are going to create a blatant copy of a device, there are worse devices out there to pick than the Microsoft Surface. Several former employees of Google evidently have a start-up with the intention of bringing a unique marriage of ideas together to create a new Android tablet called the Remix.

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The result obviously "apes" the Microsoft Surface, since the outer physical design and functionality are practically identical. Still, we can't fault them for what is actually a great idea. The Surface is a wonderful piece of tech, and it's intriguing to see it with Android instead of Windows. Here's the full breakdown of specs for this device:

• 11.6-inch display with 1920x1080 pixels resolution
• 1.8GHz Nvidia Tegra 4+1 A15 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB/64GB flash storage options
• 5-megapixel camera on both the front and back
• Supports 2.4 and 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Proprietary magnetic charging port
  
• Android 4.4.2 (customized)
  
• 8,100mAh battery

That's not to shabby to say the least! Their Remix tablet even includes a keyboard cover which "clicks in" using a magnetic attachment. This severs as both a keyboard and a screen protector (just like the Surface).

The pricing for the device is $449 for the 64GB version and $349 for the 16GB unit. It retail in China first, but will eventually come to the US and UK. Be sure to check out the video above for a better look!

What do you guys think of this intriguing new Android tablet?

 

[leeshor]

Several things come to mind. They are just now planning a Kickstarter campaign, which means they aren't really ready yet. They are using what has become an outdated processor, (better to have used a K1 or XI rather than the Tegra 4), and the customized nature of their Android OS, though it does have potential with its multi-tasking, gives me pause until proven. It could end up a flash in the pan.

With that said, it is an interesting concept and the prices seems decent for the size and features.