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Apple is set to launch its new tablet today but entrepreneur and web personality Jason Calacanis seems to have stolen the company’s thunder by revealing a few key details ahead of the official event.

On his twitter feed Tuesday night, Calacanis claimed Apple gave him a tablet to test 10 days ago under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). That NDA ended midnight Tuesday, he says. “It is the most amazing device ever,” Calacanis tweeted.

For those hungry to know more, Calacanis claimed to offer a peek into the Apple tablet’s features:

• The tablet runs an “iPhone flavor operating system” and can handle multiple apps at the same time.
• The display is OLED but the device also offers an e-reading mode with longer battery life.
• It has two cameras–one in front, one at the back of the device so it works well for video conferencing.
• There’s a built-in HDTV tuner and PVR.
• There are thumbpads on each side for mouse gestures and fingerprint security for up to five profiles.
• The tablet will cost $600, $700 or $800, depending on size and memory
• There’s also a wireless keyboard and monitor connection for TV available, he says.
• The tablet connects to other tablets over Wi-Fi for gaming and will include games such as Farmville, the Facebook game that has become a rage among users.
• Overall the tablet offers a battery life of two to three hours while playing games. But there’s a solar pad for recharging.

Sound too good to be true? We will know soon enough. Read Gadget Lab coverage of Apple’s tablet event live.

See Also:

• 5 Features the Apple Tablet Definitely Won’t Have — But Should
• What to Expect From Apple’s Tablet Unveiling
• Designer Publishes ‘Leaked’ Apple Tablet Photos
• Designers Unearth Apple Tablet Prototypes — From 1983
• OLED Could Be Apple Tablet’s Secret Solution for E-Reading

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