Gallery: HP's 9.7-inch TouchPad tablet - TechRepublic

Gallery: HP’s 9.7-inch TouchPad tablet

  • \n\tFresh from indications that its top tablet competitor is releasing iPad 2.0 shortly, HP takes the wraps off its 9.7-inch TouchPad tablet. HP’s long-rumored tablet will be powered by a 1.2GB Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, come with 16GB or 32GB storage, and weigh 1.6 pounds.

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    \n\tFor more specs, read Rachel King’s blog and for more details read Sam Diaz’s blog.

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    \n\tNo prices, carriers, or availability have been announced. It is expected to be available this summer.

  • \n\tActivity cards are meant to provide an easy way to visualize and organize what you’re working on.

  • \n\tThe 9.7-inch screen will work for video calls.

  • \n\tYou can type from an external keyboard or …

  • \n\tThe onboard touchscreen.

  • \n\tTouchPad features a calendar.

  • \n\tTouchPad will include Beats Audio.

  • \n\tYou will be able to print wirelessly and surf with a beta of Adobe Flash Player 10.1.

  • \n\tYou can play movies or use it as an ereader. It will be compatible with Kindle ebooks.

  • \n\tPlay games like Armegedden Squadron II.

  • \n\tMany apps such as these will be available in the redesigned App Catalogue.

  • \n\tTouchstone technology lets you take information such as a website on your Pre – then tap the phone on the TouchPad and it will connect to the site.

  • \n\tThe TouchPad comes with a stand.

  • \n\tOf course you can buy accessories such as a wireless keyboard.

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