Walmart will be releasing a new premium version of its Onn tablet, which has previously been a cost-effective option for consumers. The company has released two versions of the new device, one which will be priced at $99, and the other will be priced at $120. Overall the new units could appeal to consumers who value cost-effective devices, but still want performance aspects.
The new Onn Tablet Pro will be available in either an 8-inch or 10-inch model, and it will feature 2GHz octa-core processors and 32 GB of expandable storage. It will also be equipped with a USB-C and two 5-mega pixel cameras. The smaller device will have an HD display, while the larger one will have a 1080p display.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cost-effective Tablets
- The release of Walmart's Onn tablet at a low price point offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop cost-effective tablets with performance features.
- Retail-branded Electronics
- The introduction of Walmart's premium Onn tablet demonstrates a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to expand their brand into the electronics industry.
- Performance-focused Devices
- The new Onn Tablet Pro with 2GHz octa-core processors and expandable storage presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create affordable devices with high-performance capabilities.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- The release of Walmart's Onn tablet highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry to offer cost-effective devices to a larger consumer base.
- Retail
- Walmart's expansion into the tablet market with the Onn tablet represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the retail industry to diversify their product offerings and strengthen customer engagement.
- Technology Manufacturing
- The development of the Onn Tablet Pro showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for technology manufacturing companies to produce high-performance tablets at affordable price points.
