First look at Cisco Cius tablet and AppHQ platform

Summary: A year after it was first introduced, Cisco Systems has trotted out its Cisco Cius tablet again for a closer look along with a brand new platform for deploying and buying mobile apps called AppHQ. Here's a hands-on first look.

By Rachel King | June 29, 2011 -- 16:43 GMT (09:43 PDT)

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Although at first glance and even on paper this tablet is reminiscent of the not-so-popular BlackBerry PlayBook, the Cisco Cius tablet actually functions quite differently. (For starters, there is a native email app that supports IMAP, POP, Exchange and more for running both personal and business accounts.)

For a more coverage about Wednesday's event, check out the announcement coverage as well as our hands-on video.

Topics: Laptops, Cisco, Hardware, Mobility, Tablets

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RE: First look at Cisco Cius tablet and AppHQ platform

Not much of a looker but fits its companys background.

Fletchguy

30 June, 2011 12:42

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RE: First look at Cisco Cius tablet and AppHQ platform

I don't like the design, but the features I read about and they seem to be ultra healthy. Thanks for the review.
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stephanysun
10 October, 2011 02:01

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RE: First look at Cisco Cius tablet and AppHQ platform

that's the ugliest tablet I've ever seen!

mookiemu

2 July, 2011 20:03

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RE: First look at Cisco Cius tablet and AppHQ platform

It is not a very smart design because it is running Android.

jfreedle2@...

3 July, 2011 04:34

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