Hewlett-Packard today announced that the Wi-Fi version of the HP TouchPad will be available in the US on July 1st with a Canadian launch following in mid-July. Preorders will begin on June 19th with the 16GB version selling for US$499.99 (CA$519.99) and the 32GB one for US$599.99 (CA$619.99).
“What makes HP TouchPad a compelling alternative to competing products is webOS,” said Jon Rubinstein, senior vice president and general manager, Palm Global Business Unit, HP. “The platform’s unmatched features and flexibility will continue to differentiate HP products from the rest of the market for both personal and professional use. This is only the beginning of what HP’s scale can do with webOS.”
HP TouchPad specifications:
- Processor: Dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060
- Operating system: webOS
- Connectivity: Optional 3G and 4G
- Other connectivity: A-GPS (3G models only), 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Input: Software keyboard
- Display: 9.7-inch XGA multi-touch
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 16 or 32GB options
- Camera: Front-facing 1.3MP
- Battery: 6300mAh
- Connectors: Charger/microUSB connector, 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
- Other: Beats audio
- Dimensions / Weight: 240 by 190 by 13.7 millimeters (9.45 by 7.48 by 0.54 inches) / 740 grams (1.6 pounds)
HP also announced that AT&T will offer a 3G/Wi-Fi version sometime “later this summer.”
A number of optional accessories will also be offered. These include a HP Touchstone Charging Dock, a HP TouchPad Wireless Keyboard and a HP TouchPad Case.