The tablet comes with a 5MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front camera for video chat. Wireless connectivity is through 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 3.1 and optional 3G. A 3.7V Li-Polymer 3300mAh battery is good for 6 hours of video playback and 8 hours when reading. At 0.42-inch thick, the A116 is slim and at the same time appears rugged thanks to a steel back panel and an aluminum-magnesium alloy frame around the edges.
It’s interesting to note that Hanvon does not mention the Android Market, instead you get access to thousands of Android apps customized for Hanvon at the Hanvon apps market. You can also access more than 160,000 books and magazines on Hanvon on-line bookstore. The I/O interface includes a mini-USB, mini-HDMI, and 3.5mm ear jack.
Hanvon has also launched a related model called the HPad A112, which has a slower 720MHz ARM11 processor, 256MB or 512MB of RAM, and a 7 inch, 800 x 600 pixel display.
There is no information about pricing and availability.
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