The WePad has a bigger screen, webcam, more memory, and USB ports for other devices to attach (like your USB thumb drives and any other USB devices) to your 'WePad'. Pre-Orders will be accepted on April 27, 2010, and the device will be shipped out in July. This device runs on a Linux Base Operating System, and also supports Flash and many other application such as Java and Adobe AIR. The screen is 11.6" (1366 X 768) compared to the iPad's 9.7" (1024 X 768) and yes it is a touchscreen using the same technology 4 to 6 touch sensors. The processor on this device is a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Pineview-M and also kicks 1GB of memory compared to iPads 256mb of Ram. The webcam that is on the WePad is a 1.3 Megapixel with also 2 USB ports, Card reader, Audio output, SIM card slot, and a Multi-Pin Connector.
The applications for this device will be from WePad Meta-Store, which will be available on the same time as the device is released. It also supports for native, Java, Linux, Adobe AIR and Android Apps. Everyone heard that Apple has changed their policy in their contract to not allow 3rd party usage for Apples' Application, which by the way is a huge setback on the companies making these applications, and lost about 35% companies which made Apple's applications. This would not even surprise me if the 35% move over to WePad to continue making these apps. The battery life is only 6 hours but even then that is plenty of time to play with your device while waiting for that doctors visit. It also supports ePub, PDF, TXT, Mobipocket, and WeBook premium format at Q 4/10.
The connections for this beast is Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, and Wi-Fi of course with a/b/g/n, with also the option to upgrade the device to a 3G Network (UMTS/HSDPA). It has GPD through their 3G model and a nice stereo output to tell you where to go.
It has all the neccessary accessoires like a docking station, case and sleeve for the device, wireless keyboard, and a broad support for the standard PC peripherals.
The best part is it really simulars to the iPad design except without the 'Home' button at the bottom. Nice and slick looking weighting at only 1 lb with the dimensions of 11.3" long, 7.5" wide, and 0.5" thick.
Price of the WePad
Wepad......16GB+, WLAN.........................499 Euro (671.39 USD)
WePad 3G..32GB+, WLAN... 3G....GPS.....569 Euro (765.58 USD)
(SD Card port allows up to 32GB for storage expansion on both models)
Unfortunately, it is not announced if it will be available to the US or not, but being such a great product I'm pretty sure it will be available soon after July. Keep a eye out on any information related to a update about this product, and if you find out if it will be available to the US, please post a comment to inform the readers. I will also continue to keep a eye on this product as well and any further information will be posted under comments.
For more information please click the WePad site. Picture and information proved through WePads website.
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