Specs from the barnesandnoble website:
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), USB, Bluetooth ® 2.0
- Memory: 4 - 8 GB
- Display (viewable area): 10.5-inch diagonal, 944 x 1264 pixels at 150ppi, 8 gray levels
- User Interface: Full Touchscreen, Virtual Keyboard
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, charging via computer or wall charger
- Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x .3"
- Weight: Approximately 17 ounces
I'm guessing it's like the iphone: no expandable storage and no user-replaceable battery. Similar resolution to kindle dx but half the number of shades. Screen refresh seems fast and looks comparable to irex's dr800sg. With all the email/calendar related features, it reminds me of a giant PocketPC (it is WinCE-based) and I half-expect them to have a bullet point saying it can upgrade to Windows Mobile 7.
No wonder Amazon's Kindle DX World-version is staying at $489.
Where does it officially mention that the touch screen technology is under the e-ink? I know PVI/E-ink are working with a company to bring their force-based touch technology to their screens. I think it works by having sensors on the corners of the screen that measure the force applied to the screen to calculate coordinates (I would guess this means no multi-touch support).
Wow, a $1000 Apple iSlate doesn't seem so crazy anymore...