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The webOS powered TouchPad tablet from HP will be available for pre-order in the US beginning June 19, with shipments expected to start going out around July 1. The TouchPad will be priced at $499.99 for 16GB and $599.99 for the 32GB version.
Some of the features of the TouchPad:
- Operating system: HP webOS.
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2GHz.
- Display: 9.7-inch multitouch; 1024 x 768 resolution.
- Supports Microsoft Exchange.
- Supports Adobe Flash Player and HTML5.
- Built-in GPS (3G models only), accelerometer, compass, gyroscope.
- Front-facing 1.3 megapixel webcam.
- Supported A/V formats: Audio (without DRM): MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV; Video: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264.
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth.
- Micro USB port (USB 2.0). 3.5mm audio jack.
- Stereo speakers with Beats Audio.
- Dimensions 190mm (7.48 inches) x 240mm (9.45 inches) x 13.7mm (0.54 inches); weight 1.6 pounds.
The TouchPad will provide some additional synergy when combined with an HP Pre smartphone. For example, you can share a website address between the two by just touching them together. You will also be able to answer incoming calls and text messages to your HP Pre phone from the TouchPad. The TouchPad will also have the ability to print wirelessly to compatible networked HP printers.
Amazon will release a free Kindle app for the TouchPad and Kobo has announced that its app will come preloaded on the new HP tablet.
HP will be launching the TouchPad in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Canada in July as well. Other countries, including Spain, Italy, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore should see the tablet arriving on their shores later in the year.
