HP has just unveiled web-OS based HP TouchPad to take on Apple’s iPad. HP claims it is “Super Natural” as it “works the way you do, so you get more done”.
TouchPad Wi-Fi models will be available this summer while the TouchPad 3G and 4G models will follow shortly.Take a look at the tech specs of TouchPad:
Operating system
HP webOS
Display
9.7-inch XGA capacitive, multitouch screen with a vibrant 18-bit color, 1024x768 resolution display
Keyboard
Virtual keyboard
Email
Microsoft Exchange email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology
POP3/IMAP (Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL, Hotmail, etc.)
Messaging
Integrated IM and SMS
GPS
A-GPS (3G models only)
Digital camera
Front-facing 1.3-megapixel webcam for live video calling
Sensors
Light sensor, accelerometer, compass (magnetometer), and gyroscope
Media formats supported
Audio formats: DRM-free MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV
Video formats: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication;
Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
Memory
Choose either 16GB or 32GB internal storage
Battery
Rechargeable 6300 mAh (typical) battery
Connector
Charger/microUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Headphone jack
3.5mm stereo headset/headphone/microphone jack
Speakers
Internal stereo speakers and Beats Audio
HP Touchstone for TouchPad
Compatible
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2GHz
Dimensions
Width: 240mm (9.45 inches)
Height: 190mm (7.48 inches)
Thickness: 13.7mm (0.54 inches)
Weight
Approximately 740 grams (1.6 pounds)
TouchPad also gets innovative features such as wireless charging, which was first seen in Palm Pre, the ability to share data between webOS devices, to make video calls with a front-facing camera and the multitasking feature with its unique “card” interface.
HP has also released a video to give a glimpse of their upcoming device:
HP has not disclosed the price yet.
So will it be an iPad killer? Based on the tech specs, it looks very impressive. If they price it right, they might give Apple’s iPad a run for its money but they should have launched it now rather than in summer as it will have to compete with the second generation iPad.
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