HP recently unveiled the 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”. According to the company, TouchPad Wi-Fi models will be available this summer while the TouchPad 3G and 4G models will follow shortly. The specs for the device can be found below: Operating systemHP webOS Display9.7-inch XGA capacitive, multitouch screen with a vibrant 18-bit color, 1024×768 resolution display KeyboardVirtual keyboard EmailMicrosoft Exchange email with Microsoft Direct Push TechnologyPOP3/IMAP (Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL, Hotmail, etc.) MessagingIntegrated IM and SMS GPSA-GPS (3G models only) Digital cameraFront-facing 1.3-megapixel webcam for live video calling SensorsLight sensor, accelerometer, compass (magnetometer), and gyroscope Media formats supportedAudio formats: DRM-free MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAVVideo formats: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264 Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication;Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support MemoryChoose either 16GB or 32GB internal storage BatteryRechargeable 6300 mAh (typical) battery ConnectorCharger/microUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Headphone jack3.5mm stereo headset/headphone/microphone jack SpeakersInternal stereo speakers and Beats Audio HP Touchstone for TouchPadCompatible ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2GHz DimensionsWidth: 240mm (9.45 inches)Height: 190mm (7.48 inches)Thickness: 13.7mm (0.54 inches) WeightApproximately 740 grams (1.6 pounds) The TouchPad seems to be packed with several innovative features such as wireless charging, which was first seen in the Palm Pre, the ability to share data between webOS devices, the ability to make video calls with a front-facing camera, and the multitasking feature with its unique “card” interface. HP has released a video to give consumers a glimpse of what their upcoming device has to offer. You can find the video below: As of right now, HP hasn’t disclosed the price of the TouchPad. The possibility of it being an iPad killer is still there. According to the tech specs, it is definitely an impressive contender. If the price is right, HP might end up giving an Apple a run for its money but they should have launched it already as opposed to waiting for the summer. What do you think of the device? Let us know what you think in the comments below! As usual, stay tuned for more tech news and info by following us on Twitter and/or subscribing to our RSS feed. [Source: HP] Authors:

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