Mar 26
The WePad–An iPad for the Elderly?
Posted in: Android, Apple, ipad, tablet, Today's Chili
Move over iPad: Here’s the the WePad. Details about this upcoming Android tablet have just been released by its German manufacturer, Neofonie. The device will work with the existing Android Market and also have its very own WePad AppStore. It’s a bit larger than the iPad and features only 6 hours of battery life (the iPad is rated for 10 hours). It does, however feature a built-in Webcam.
Interestingly, Neofonie may be targeting older users with this device. “Elderly are the core target group of newspaper and magazine publishing house[s],” according to the company. Such a statement actually lends some credence to earlier comments that the iPad, frankly, seems like an iPod touch for older users.
There’s still a lot to be revealed about the device, including pricing and a release date. (If the company hopes to hold its own against the iPad, here’s hoping that the answers to those questions are “cheap” and “soon.”) The company is set to ” release further details on our partners and product timeline on April 12.”
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