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Sharp Aquos Pad SH-05G launches on July 17

Sharp Aquos Pad SH-05G Android tablet
Sharp Aquos Pad
The world's lightest 7-inch slate launches in Japan via DoCoMo and features IP7x protection, as well as high-end specs.

As previously unveiled, Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo launches the Sharp Aquos Pad tablet this month. The slate will hit the market on July 17, and its maker claims this is the lightest 7-inch tablet in the world with a weight of less than 0.48 pounds. Despite this, Sharp managed to fit a standard battery inside, with a capacity of 3,900 mAh.

Sharp Aquos Pad SH-05G has the following specs and features:

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC
  • Memory/Storage: 2 GB RAM; 32 GB internal storage and microSD support
  • Display: 7-inch IGZO multitouch with 1,920X1,200 pixels and PureLED backlight technology
  • Cameras: 2.1 MP front, 8 MP back
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE and VoLTE support, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • Dimensions: 6.85X4.13X0.34 inches

The slate has a metal frame, only comes in black, and has Microsoft Office for Android preinstalled. International availability and pricing have not been announced yet, so stay tuned. We will get back to this slate as soon as it gets out of Japan.

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ITMedia Mobile (translated)

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Codrut Nistor, 2015-07-15 (Update: 2015-07-15)