Bluegen has put this dual-screen tablet called OKpad up for crowdfunding on Kickstarter Live There is a Super Early Bird Special offer for the first 100 supporters, which is priced at $199 (about Rs 16,600). This is a 50 percent discount on the original price. After this, the price will be $249 (about Rs 20,800) for the next 200 supporters and a Kickstarter Special price of $299 (about Rs 25,000). Its launch price is said to be $399 (about Rs 33,500) after the campaign ends. Shipping is expected to start from August 2024.
The BlueGen OkeyPad dual-screen tablet features an 8.9-inch IPS LCD display along with a 7.8-inch e-ink screen. With this combination, the tablet can be used for entertainment as well as an e-reader. Both screens are touch-enabled and the e-ink display has 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The device also features a 360-degree hinge, which allows switching between different modes including a traditional laptop setup, tent mode for reading, or a pure e-reader experience.
One display of the Bluegen OKPad tablet can be used as an e-reader
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The OKPad runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 series processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The tablet runs on Android 10 operating system. It includes an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. It gets a 7000mAh battery. The device also features expandable storage, which can be beneficial for those who have a huge library of books or documents.
It has connectivity features like Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and 3.5 mm audio jack. Its body is made of aluminum alloy. It also has a dedicated button for easy switching between displays.
