HP PalmPad Topaz Tablet Review

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* Android™ 2.2-based tablet with over-the-air upgrade capability for future OS releases

* Vibrant 7-inch, multitouch display with full Adobe® Flash 10.1

* 1.3 MP front-facing camera for face-to-face chats on popular services such as Qik or Skype

* 16 GB of internal storage, plus Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and built-in GPS

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via Dell Streak 7 Tablet Details | Dell.

Well looks like a bit of choppy water ahead.  The US Patent office has rejected HP’s request for a tradename on PalmPad.  Read about it here

We have this from the viewsonic website at http://www.viewsonic.com/products/vpad7.htm

The new ViewSonic® ViewPad® 7 with Android 2.2 OS, 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth®, 3G ready, front and rear cameras, brings the world to your fingertips. Ultra lightweight design, smooth edges, thin profile and intuitive controls fit right in your hand. 7″ multi-touch screen instantly connects to more than 100,000 apps with Google® Mobile Services. So you can access Gmail, Google Maps, while watching YouTube or reading digital book from Aldiko. For constantly on-the-go professionals, Document-To-Go makes it easy to view and edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint and see PDF files. The ViewPad 7 lets you get instantly updated on world events, chat with friends, and connect with the digital world, anywhere, anytime.

Features

Connectivity for the Masses

With built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G ready, the ViewPad 7 is ready to keep you connected.

Work on the Road

The speech-to-text feature captures information audibly so you can get more done. For constantly on-the-go professionals, the Document-To-Go feature lets you upload and edit Word, Excel or PowerPoint, with viewing support for PDF files.

Android 2.2 OS with Google Mobile Services (GMS)

Access Android Google Mobile Services and Google Marketplace for YouTube, Gmail, Voice search and more. Then click on Google Marketplace for thousands of apps/games to experience the full excitement of Android. Fast access and an intuitive interface will have you multitasking with ease.

Expandable storage

The integrated 512MB hosts the impressive Android experience, with a micro SD slot supporting up to 32GB additional storage. So you can enjoy and share your media content collections without limits.

Lightweight, but Packed with Features

The slim design is a perfect fit with your lifestyle and on the go. While the 7″ LCD screen gives you plenty of viewing room and has front and rear cameras built in. So go ahead: work on a spreadsheet, view a video or surf the Web. With the integrated GPS/A-GPS functionality with Google Maps, ViewPad 7 makes it easy to identify points of interest and create personal maps from anywhere.

via Viewsonic » ViewPad 7 Tablet.

HP PalmPad

The new HP PalmPad Topaz is much anticipated in the I-Pad dominated tablet space.  There will be a  university version that will have an 8.9″ screen and will have access to a university’s education software which will bring a plethora of opportunity for specific uses.

Imagine having an app with all of your classes on it and your schedule.  You can download textbooks and specific assignments from instructors etc.

The future of this market is incredible.  All of a given Universities information could be accessed from this platform.  HP is said to be working very hard in this arena.

HP’s acquisition of Palm, a leader in the handheld market may prove yet to be a home run.  The timing of this entry into the market is stellar with Apples I-Pad no longer a new thing and Steve Jobs potentially leaving full time work.  The Palm Platform is not new and is well liked and stable.

The Palm WebOS is well liked with its card style layout, which actually  lends itself to a better tablet experience.  The Palm Pad will be a bit slimmer than its I pad counter part and have rounded edges  and weigh about 1.25 lbs.  It also supplies a USB 3.0 port and and “multi-switch” similar to the one on the Palm Pre.

Check out the Consumer Electronics show in 2011 for the new HP PalmPad Topaz and see what all the fuss is about meanwhile it is good news for all of us who want to own one of these bad boys but are not inclined to drop five C-Notes to get one.