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Behold Ze German WePad!

April 13th, 2010 at 4:17 PM - iPad by Bryan Chaffin

German company Neofonie has introduced a tablet device the company calls…wait for it…no, really, this is going to be so totally worth the wait…WePad! The company is pushing it as a device that is open, and one that doesn’t tie you to the whims and limitations of another unnamed company.

“Some people seem to think life is all about the I, and the Me, Me, Me,” Neofonie wrote on the WePad’s site. “We beg to differ. To us, the power of many beats the power of one. That’s why we came up with the WePad: It’s the smarter solution for enjoying the Internet your way. Why? Because when you’re locked in, you get the Internet their way. It’s the opposite of free. Being told what you can see, what you can buy, and all the things you can not do – somehow, that just seems so 1984.”

The last line seemingly being a reference to Apple’s own 1984 commercial where the company pitched the Mac as a device that freed users from the tyranny of computers controlled by Big Brother (in the form of IBM).

WePad Desktop
WePad’s Desktop

“All along the way,” the company continued, “we will gladly help connect the dots, so that the power of We can make magic happen. But we will never, ever box you in. Or anybody else, for that matter. Not even those who have a big I and prefer to pursue their own Me. Promise.”

The WePad is built on Android, and the company also launched WeMagazine ePublishing Open Platform, software that allows publishers to offer books, magazines, and newspapers on its new device. Existing Android apps and ebooks will also run on the WePad “out of the box,” though not in the device’s native resolution.

While the WePad’s site doesn’t mention iPad or Apple by name, the company released a “Fact Sheet” that offers a side by side comparison of the WePad and the iPad.

The WePad’s display is 11.6” (iPad: 9/7”), and offers a resolution of 1366 x 768 (iPad: 1024 x 768). It’s powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 Pineview-M processor (iPad: 1.0GHz Apple A4 processor), and comes with either 16GB or 32GB of storage (iPad: 16/32/64).

For those pining for a camera in their tablet, the WePad has one, along with two USB ports, a card reader, a SIM card slot, and a Multi-Pin Connector (iPad has a micro SIM card slot). Unlike the iPad, the WePad will run Java, Flash, and Adobe Air.

For those wanting to download apps, Neofonie has developed the WePad Meta-Store, an online application store that “integrates multiple [third party] stores.”

The WePad is priced at €449 (US$610.87 as of this writing) for the 16GB model, and €569 ($774.12) for a 32GB model with 3G. We’ve asked the company if those prices include VAT taxes (most prices in the European Union are quoted with VAT taxes included), and will update this story when we receive a reply.It will be available for pre-order on April 27th, 2010, and the company is doing a “soft launch” in July, with wide availability in August.

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[dcmcki]

You can put this PAD the same place you put all the others.

[ThomasG]

I would like to have a pad for my job when documenting clients workouts. I'd probably break it though....

[jesus]

I would like to have a pad for my job when documenting clients workouts. I'd probably break it though....

There's an iPhone for that bro.

[atoz350]

There's an iPhone for that bro.

Nonsense.


Besides, Android's BodyFitness App can do all of what ThomasG requires. It can even support multiple clients. It also designs workout plans targeted to the individual.

[rangerbabe]

saw a commerical for an ipad today... is it even worth the money? it looks stupid.

[Sex Cells]

saw a commerical for an ipad today... is it even worth the money? it looks stupid.

I used one for a little bit and enjoyed it quite a bit. Not sure ifs a novelty or not yet, but i would consider buying one.

[atoz350]

I though this thread was about the WePad?


BTW this device has been in the works for some time. Even before the iPad was thought of. Jobs rushed the iPad as he knew this was going to be a hit.

[Bender]

I used one for a little bit and enjoyed it quite a bit. Not sure ifs a novelty or not yet, but i would consider buying one.

i might buy one when people hack it and you are able to load another os on it

[Superlifted06FX4]

This thing seems interesting.

[Sex Cells]

i might buy one when people hack it and you are able to load another os on it

i doubt it'd be fast enough to make it work.

[Bender]

i doubt it'd be fast enough to make it work.

i was thinking android

[atoz350]

i was thinking android

Just buy this. Problem solved.

[kurnlesbiskuits]

32GB = still not enough storage

[atoz350]

32GB = still not enough storage

Well it's not a real PC. 32gb is plenty for apps and some media.

[kurnlesbiskuits]

Well it's not a real PC. 32gb is plenty for apps and some media.

It could be a real PC. At least a capable porno machine. . . .

[hoss]

Jobs rushed the iPad as he knew this was going to be a hit.

You say this as if he screwed somethign up... Sounds like he did what he had to do in order to stay on top of everyone else.

[jmanpc]

4:3? Come on, jobs.

When everyone is going HD with everything, Apple goes back to the stone age.

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[gymfreak101]

atleast 3 people in my class at school have ipads now. They are catching on quickly. I think they are neat and maybe gen 2 will address some of the complaints about them.

[J31Bro]

32GB = still not enough storage

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Look to your left. Inputs.

[IamDeMan]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p31/slim8605/wepad2.png

Look to your left. Inputs.

ZOMG, do you think I could slide in my own 32GB cards for storage?

[J31Bro]

ZOMG, do you think I could slide in my own 32GB cards for storage?
Apple says no. WePad thinks outside the pad, and says yes.

[atoz350]

You say this as if he screwed somethign up... Sounds like he did what he had to do in order to stay on top of everyone else.

He did. That's why there were so many "fixes" 3 days after the release.

[hoss]

He did. That's why there were so many "fixes" 3 days after the release.

I am glad to see you finally admit that apple is leading the way and will continue to do so in the future.
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[atoz350]

I am glad to see you finally admit that apple is leading the way and will continue to do so in the future.
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ITT, Hoss has no reading comprehension.

[hoss]

ITT, Hoss has no reading comprehension.

Nah bro, I said that he did what he needed to do in order to stay ahead of everyone else, you agreed by saying "he did".

I knew that sooner or later you would understand apples epicness.
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[atoz350]

Nah bro, I said that he did what he needed to do in order to stay ahead of everyone else, you agreed by saying "he did".

I knew that sooner or later you would understand apples epicness.
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The "He did" is referencing your comment about him screwing something up. I do see the need for the iPad. It is to teach apple fanboys like you to read.

[jesus]

Rubix cube faggots.

[IamDeMan]

Rubix cube faggots.

:hi5:

[atoz350]

Rubix cube faggots.

Don't get mad because the iPhone is not capable.

[kurnlesbiskuits]

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Look to your left. Inputs.

I know. Already much better than the ipad. However, with the price of storage these days, 32GB is pitiful.

[atoz350]

I know. Already much better than the ipad. However, with the price of storage these days, 32GB is pitiful.

I'n pretty sure it's a 32gb SSD or flash. Those are expensive brah.

[jesus]

I have begun hating my iPhones faggot. Get up to date with shit.

[atoz350]

I have begun hating my iPhones faggot. Get up to date with shit.

What did slim do to you?

[jesus]

What did slim do to you?

That was aimed at you. ;)

[atoz350]

That was aimed at you. ;)

Thanks for quoting. It really ended the confusion.

[atoz350]

And BTW your general love/hate was not announced.

[kurnlesbiskuits]

I'n pretty sure it's a 32gb SSD or flash. Those are expensive brah.

Yeah, I kind of figured that's what was going on. Still could have put hard drives in these things.

[jesus]

And BTW your general love/hate was not announced.

I have posted about my desire for an HTC Incredible.

:gtfo:

[atoz350]

I have posted about my desire for an HTC Incredible.

:gtfo:

Didn't see post. Good job on the incredible and all.

[jesus]

Thank you my lady :)

[atoz350]

Yeah, I kind of figured that's what was going on. Still could have put hard drives in these things.

Hard drives would make them pretty fragile. I don't know about you, but I at least want my tablet to be as durable as my phone.

[hoss]

The "He did" is referencing your comment about him screwing something up. I do see the need for the iPad. It is to teach apple fanboys like you to read.

Oh, I never said he screwed anything up lolsies. The confusion must have been due to your documented inability to comprehend what you read. It's cool though, we will chalk it up to your subconcious speaking a-la mr Freud.

I love how you help to make my arguments for me.
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[atoz350]

You say this as if he screwed somethign up... Sounds like he did what he had to do in order to stay on top of everyone else.

Oh, I never said he screwed anything up lolsies. The confusion must have been due to your documented inability to comprehend what you read. It's cool though, we will chalk it up to your subconcious speaking a-la mr Freud.

I love how you help to make my arguments for me.
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Apparently you can't read what you write. You also have the inability to comprehend a rebuttal to your own statement. Your troll is weak on this one. It's okay, they make a phone for your type.

[hoss]

I said "as if" he had screwed something up... Which means he did not screw anything up.

I then said "it sounds like he did what he had to do in order to stay ahead of everyone else". You agreed and said "he did"

I know they make q phone for people like me, it's the most awesome phone for the most awesome people. There is no troll here, at least on my end. Just truths that you have been agreeing with.

Don't ge so lolumad because you can't afford a badass iPhone bro.
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[jmanpc]

32GB = still not enough storage

There's an SD slot and 2 USB ports, so you could have >1TB of storage if you really wanted to. With a SD card, you could make it 64gb.

[Bender]

atleast 3 people in my class at school have ipads now. They are catching on quickly. I think they are neat and maybe gen 2 will address some of the complaints about them.

Apple fanboys will run out and pay $500 for freshly dropped dog shit if it says apple on it

[hoss]

Apple fanboys will run out and pay $500 for freshly dropped dog shit if it says apple on it

That sounds like the android croo... I mean, they are running out to buy a second rate OS that will be dead and forgotten in a few years...
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[jmanpc]

Hoss is mad ITT :fyi:

[hoss]

:wat:

I got nothing to be mad about brah.
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[TXC]

palm ftw lulz

[slim8605]

That sounds like the android croo... I mean, they are running out to buy a second rate OS that will be dead and forgotten in a few years...

:troll:

[jmanpc]

Hoss is mad ITT because Apple is being beaten at its own game on all fronts :fyi:

Windows 7 > OSX
Anroid > Gay iPod/Pad/Phone OS
* > iPhone
WePad > iPad
Zune > iPod

:fyi:

[atoz350]

jmanpc speaks all truth ITT.

[hoss]

I loled at zune > iPod.

Zune was dead before ms even released it... Sorry broskis, all those other toys simply arrived too late to the party.
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[atoz350]

There is no denying the sexyness of the Zune HD.

[jmanpc]

I've been rockin my zune brick for 2.5 years. I got it after my iPod video died after 6 months, and haven't looked back. It's far superior.

I played with my friend's Zune HD and it's a fantastic little MP3 player.

[jesus]

Hoss is mad ITT because Apple is being beaten at its own game on all fronts :fyi:

Windows 7 > OSX
Anroid > Gay iPod/Pad/Phone OS
* > iPhone
WePad > iPad
Zune > iPod

:fyi:

You're trying too hard.

[Sex Cells]

I loled at zune > iPod.

Zune was dead before ms even released it... Sorry broskis, all those other toys simply arrived too late to the party.
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i thought my zune 120gb sounded better than the ipod, but the software sucked balls and you couldn't use any other client with it. killed it for me. otherwise it was great.

[TXC]

I loled at zune > iPod.

Zune was dead before ms even released it... Sorry broskis, all those other toys simply arrived too late to the party.
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i think zune's interface is really cool it gives like bios and stuff