A Tablet that Wants to Take Over the Desktop - Technology Review

More expensive than the iPad, limited app selection, 7” display (tbd if sandpaper is included), docks with your employer-provided desktop phone; what could possibly go wrong?…

This gives an IT department much greater control over what a Cius user can do. IT managers can shut down access to the Android app market to protect a company from malicious apps. Cisco has also created its own app store, AppHQ, that contains only apps deemed stable and secure by Cisco. Companies can even create their own app store within AppHQ and limit employees to certain applications, or apps built in house.
A WiFi only version of the tablet will be available worldwide from July 31 at an estimated price of $750. Cisco will sell it along with related services and infrastructure, so the cost to businesses will vary, and could be as low as $650. AT&T and Verizon will each offer versions for their 4G networks this fall.

A Tablet that Wants to Take Over the Desktop - Technology Review