We’ve been discussing Pioneer Computers tablets here at AllTouchTablet.com last year, but there were nothing to brag about, since you all know my opinion on Windows 7 tablets with Atom hardware. Apparently the company, not related to Pioneer Japan, decided to take their endeavors one step further and released the DreamBook ePad H10 HD tablet, a 10 inch slate powered by a combination of Android Honeycomb and the powerful Tegra 2 System-On-a-Chip.

    The tablet is available for purchase in Australia right now, making it the second Honeycomb tablet on market, after the Motorola Xoom. Don’t know how you can get one in US, but I do know it’s pretty good, as specs reveal, and you’ll be even able to configure one with quite a few options. Prices start at 699 AUD which translates in approximately 690 USD (taxes included). You can opt for more storage (base price include only 16 GB SSD), Bluetooth and Cameras are free (but you can opt out from them, but don’t see why you would want that, besides if working in a secret military facility), a 3.5G Modem and a long list of accessories including car chargers, SD cards and the like.

    Pioneer DreamBook ePad H10 HD

    Pioneer DreamBook ePad H10 HD

    Here’s the rundown of Pioneer DreamBook ePad H10 HD specs:

    Processor• nVidia Tegra II T20, 1GHz dual-core
    OS• Android 3.0 Honeycomb
    Memory• 1GB RAM
    Storage• eMMCFlash 16G /32G/64G
    Display• 10.1” LCD (1280×800), Capacitive multi-touch screen (support 10 points gesture), 300 NIT Sunlight Readable Screen
    Camera• Rear: 5M pixel CMOS (Auto focus)
    • Front: 2M pixel CMOS (Fixed focus)
    WWAN• Optional 3G module card for data transmission, default support UMTS:
    – GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900)
    – WCDMA/HSPA Tri-band (2100/1900/850)
    WLAN• 802.11 b/g/n
    Bluetooth• BT2.1 + EDR
    GPS• Embedded Optional
    Dimensions & Weight• 264 x 176.4 x 13.8mm / ≈820g (leather)
    • 264 x 176.4 x 12.2mm / ≈760g (standard)
    I/O Ports• 3.5 Audio Jack x 1
    • Micro HDMI x 1
    • Micro SD card slot x 1
    • SIM card slot x 1
    • Micro USB x 1
    • Docking connector
    Audio• Built-in speaker x 2
    • Built-in microphone x 1
    Battery• 26.6 Whr(2S1P) / video playback > 8hrs
    AC Adapter• 19V / 40W
    Buttons• Rotation Locker
    • Volume Up/Down Key
    • Power Key
    • Camera Key
    Sensors• Ambient Light Sensor
    • 3-axis Accelerometer (G-Senor)
    • e-Compass
    • Gyro Sensor

    As you can see the DreamBook ePad H10 looks like a pretty nice tablet, with nothing to be ashamed about when compared to other big brands (it’s even offered in a version with a leather back for improved grip and a more refined look). But there’s always the issue of pricing, as 700$ is a lot to ask for a tablet that has to compete with the iPad 2. Maybe they’ll have a better chance in Australia, but I doubt anyone will order one from US (add shipping and handling to the price above) over the Apple offering or the Honeycomb tablet from Motorola, Samsung, Asus and LG.