Earl gps navi tablet $249
The Earl GPS map and navigation device was recently announced.
http://www.meetearl.com/
Specifications from the web site
6 inch 1024x768 grayscale e-ink LCD
… flexible, sunlight readable
infrared touchscreen works with gloves on
videos of the Earl tablet in development
http://www.meetearl.com/updates/
7.2 x 4.75 x 0.6 inches
10.8 oz
case is water, dust and shock proof
Rated ok for 30 minutes in 3 meters of water
1 GHz dual core Cortex-A9 processor
… processor is Freescale i.MX 6
Android 4.1 OS
1 GB RAM, 16 GB
micro SD slot for memory expansion
WiFi and Bluetooth for connection to Internet
3000 mAh battery provides 20 hour runtime
onboard solar panel recharges battery in 5 hours
GPS and GLONASS receiver
FRS, GMRS and MURS radio transceiver
AM/FM/SW/LW radio with timer recording feature
… these frequencies are used in North America
… European and Australia/New Zealand versions coming
1000 mW waterproof speaker
comes pre-loaded with 1:100,000 resolution topo base maps
… covers Canada, USA and Mexico
add 1:24,000 resolution base maps on micro SD card for $50
free maps from EveryTrail.com
http://www.everytrail.com/
As an Android tablet, the Earl should be able to use maps from other sources
... supports ePub, Mobi and PDF e-reader formats, GPX and KML map overlays
pre-order at $249 (30% off retail)
delivery expected to start in August
no questions, fast replacement warranty