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Life would be so much easier if you could just switch operating systems depending on what you need, wouldn't it? That's the thinking behind [ViewSonic's](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Viewsonic) [ViewPad 10pro](http://www.engadget.com/tag/ViewPad+10Pro/), a "dual OS" tablet that runs [Windows 7](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Windows7/) and [Android 2.3](http://www.engadget.com/tag/android+2.3/). The Wi-Fi enabled device comes with Intel's new 1.5 GHz [Atom Z670 CPU](http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/intel-rolls-out-atom-z670-oak-trail-processor-for-tablets/), a 1024 x 600 display, 2GB of memory, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, HDMI capabilities and a microSD slot. We had a [hands-on](http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/viewsonic-viewpad-10pro-and-viewpad-7x-hands-on-redux-video/) in May and found out that the 10.1-inch device runs Android with Bluestacks' [virtualization layer](http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/bluestacks-offering-android-virtualization-within-windows-harmo/) for Windows, though we noticed that performance left a little to be desired. The base model comes with Windows 7 Home Premium and a 16GB SSD for $599, while an extra Benjamin gets you Windows 7 Professional and a 32GB SSD. If you want one soon, best get a move on, as "limited numbers" are currently available. For more information you can *sonically view* ViewSonic's press release, after the break.
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