LG unveils Linux-based tablet PC

South Korea's LG Electronics has announced development of a Linux-based tablet PC that boasts wireless LAN connectivity. The Digital iPad is designed for applications such as basic e-mail, Internet access, and word processing. The tablet functions as a multimedia terminal, for which video and MP3 player software is installed, according to a company statement. The machine is operated through a touch-panel 8.4-inch LCD. A wireless LAN adapter provides the data connection for the device at a speed of as fast as 10Mbps at a range of as far as 100 meters. The machine is based on a 200MHz Intel StrongARM microprocessor.