The touchscreen/e-reader/tablet market is heating up with the recent announcement of the We Pad, a Linux/Android based touchscreen tablet that some are touting as an iPad killer.

The We Pad is a German made tablet computer with some impressive features and specifications including

We Pad Touch Screen Features and Specifications


* 11.6" touchscreen display
* With a massive 11.6” [1366x768] touchscreen
* 1.66 Ghz Atom N450 Processor
* GMA 3150 graphics
* UMTS modem
* Bluetooth
* WLANn
* 1.3mp web camera
* 16 GB storage, 32 GB SD card support
* SIM card slot, 2 USB ports
* GPS optional
* Flash card reader.

Compared Specs

Unlike the iPad the We Pad supports Flash and multi tasking. And as mentioned above unlike the iPad the We Pad has a web camera - handy for Skype video calls.

In addition, the New York Times is reporting Google is coming out with a tablet of its own

Android applications should work pretty much automatically on the We Pad and the We Pad is hoping publishers will leverage its We Magazine - an open e-publishing platform.

The We Pad should be available this summer in Germany with a starting price point of $449 Euros or $600 USD.

Judging by the video demonstrations below the We Pad is a slick device and for those fans looking for a system that is more open than the iPad then the We Pad may be a smart choice.

Meawhile, the New York Times is reporting that Google will be releasing a tablet of its own, also on Android.