We’ve been all over the Touch Book from Always Innovating since it was first announced. This hybrid slate web tablet uses an innovative design that combines a slate display with a detachable keyboard for maximum utility. The Touch Book uses the OMAP processor from Texas Instruments, a choice designed to provide maximum battery life for a web tablet. According to the Touch Book web site, the first units are starting to ship to those who pre-ordered the $299 device on a first ordered/first shipped basis. We should start seeing these tablets in the hands of owners soon. We are trying to get our hands on a review unit.
Specs:
- 9.4″ x 7″ x 1.4″ for 2 lbs (with keyboard)
- ARM Texas Instruments OMAP3 chip
- 1024×600 8.9” screen
- Storage: 8GB micro SD card
- W-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth
- 3-dimensional accelerometer
- Speakers, micro and headphone
- 6 USB 2.0 (3 internal, 2 external, 1 mini)
- 10+ hours of battery life
(via engadget)
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