Remember the WePad, a German Linux-based tablet that has literally turned the iPad phenomenon into plural shapes? Well, guess what, it just gone Official and is slated to come out sometime this August, starting at €450 ($610) for the 16GB WiFi version and up to €569 ($775) for the 64GB 3G enabled model. And based on its German creator Neofonie, that held a press conference in Berlin only few hours ago, it’d likely include most parts that your brand new iPad lacks. With specifications reminiscent of a netbook, more than a slate, this sleek 11.6-inch touchscreen device is said to have a Full HD compatibility via Broadcom’s Crystal HD graphics accelerator, along a 1.3mp camera, Intel Atom N450 processor, optional GPS antenna, integrated card reader, built-in stereo speakers, 6 hours battery, and finally, dual USB 2.0 ports. The UI itself works surprisingly smooth, as you may learn from the three downstairs videos, and the well-designed internet browser claimed to boast Adobe’s flash support. Hit the break to see the shots.
Update1: We’ve added one more video, this time showing a real-time working WePad tablet in action, after the break.
Update2: Neofonie just held another press conference to show some real and viable pictures of its latest and greatest 11.6-inch WePad tablet, powered by an Atom N450 processor stuffed inside. Three more vids after the break.
Update3: The WePad is not out yet but the name has already been changed. From now on say WeTab and never get confused with other “Pads” available in the market – it’s official. Full PR after the break.
Update4: And just when we had some good feelings about Neofoie’s WeTab slate, it seems like it won’t be available soon, probably somewhere around mid-September. Stay tuned.
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WePad is now WeTab
Berlin (Germany) – May 7, 2010 – To clearly differentiate our products within the international market for tablet computers, as of today we have changed the product name of our tablet computer from WePad to WeTab. Similarly, the company formerly known as WePad GmbH will now trade under WeTab GmbH. This change only concerns the name of the product and com-pany. All other particulars and pre-orders are not affected.
About WeTab GmbH:
Under the WeTab GmbH umbrella, Neofonie and 4tiitoo products are jointly marketed as complete solutions, in particular for the publishing industry. The newly created Berlin-based company is led by Helmut Hoffer von Ankershoffen, Managing Director and Speaker of the Management Board for both WeTab GmbH and Neofonie GmbH and chairman of the board at WeFind AG, and Tore Meyer, CEO of 4tiitoo, the specialists in innovative and easy-to-use touchpad systems from Munich.
For more information, please visit www.wetab.mobi, www.neofonie.de or www.4tiitoo.com.
