Forget the iPad, I’m holding out for the WePad

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Neofonie is going to be releasing what I would consider the iPad killer.

Here are the features the WePad has over the iPad:

1. Pretty much everything the iPad has
2. Faster processor
3. Multitasking (this is one of my beefs with the iPad)
4. Flash/Adobe Air support
5. Webcam
6. 2 x USB integrated
7. SIM Card Slot

And it’s based on Google Android, so you get the Android Marketplace. What more do you need? One caveat though. The battery may not boast the same length of time as the iPad and may be a little heavier, but this has way more functionality. I’m willing to sacrifice that for more functions. And apparently, they’re going to be marketing this to the older generation (larger screen). I think I’ll be waiting before I line up for the iPad and see what the WePad has in store.

Here’s more on the specs as specified in their Factsheet.

Technologie

WePad

iPad

Display

11,6“ mit 1366
x 768 Pixeln, Colour

9,7“ mit 1024 x
768 Pixeln, Colour

Processor

1,66 GHz Intel
Atom N450 Pineview-M

1,0 GHz Apple
A4

Memory

16 GB NAND
Flash (optional 32 GB intern/ 32 GB SD Karte)

16 / 32 / 64 GB

Webcam

yes (1,3
Megapixel)

no

Peripherals

2 x USB
integrated, Cardreader, Audioausgang, SIM Card Slot, Multi-Pin Connector

Adapter for
Camera and Cardreader

Flash /
Adobe AIR

yes / yes

no / no

Applictions

WePad AppStore
and Google Android Marketplace

iTunes App
Store

Multitasking

yes

limited (only
Apple Apps)

Battery life

Lithium-Ion
Polymer (running time ca. 6 h)

ca. 10 h

supported
eBook Formats

all open
additional Premium (WeBook), starting at H4/10

Proprietäres
Apple Format im iBooks Store, Launch ?.

Connections

Bluetooth 2.1,
WLANn, optional 3G

Bluetooth 2.1 +
EDR, WLANn, optional 3G

GPS

yes (optional)

yes (Wi-Fi +
3G)

Case

Magnesium-Aluminium

Aluminium

Dimensions

288 x 190 x 13
mm

242,8 x 189,7 x
13,4 mm

Weight

800 g (850 g
with 3G)

680 g

further
details

Ambient Light
Sensor, Motion Sensor, Stereo, Internal Microfon

alike


Random Musings: Weis & Hickman have a new book out!

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“New gods are challenging the old high god, Torval, for rulership of the world. The only way to stop these brash interlopers lies with the five Bones of the Vektia Dragons—the five primal dragons hidden away by the dragon goddess, Vindrash, during the creation of the world. Without these dragons, one of the new gods, Aelon, cannot seize power. The only hope of the Vindrasi lies in finding the dragon bones before the followers of Aelon can use them to destroy the old gods. But the Vindrasi gods have a traitor in their midst…

In the land of mortals, Raegar, a Vindraisi turned Aelon warrior-priest, searches for the spirit bones. The gods have a champion of their own—Skylan Ivorson, sea-raider and high chief of the Vindrasi clans, and sworn enemy to Raegar. But Skylan is a prisoner on his own ship. The ship’s dragon, Kahg, has vanished and some believe he is dead. Skylan and his people are taken as captives to Sinaria, where they must fight in a game known as the Para Dix. The fates of men and gods and are dragons are rushing headlong to destruction. Skylan can stop the calamity, but only if he discovers the secret of the dragon.” Go and get it! Kindle edition Print edition