The device will also apparently come in a couple of different models, each boasting a 4.8-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, a full QWERTY keypad, AMD LX900 or LX800 Geode processors, 30GB or 60GB hard drives (with a 6GB SSD drive an option on some models), and a promised 7 hours of battery life (or 11-12 hours with the optional expanded battery).
When complete, the acquisition will be integrated into Corning's Life Sciences business segment, providing a much broader portfolio of high-quality laboratory research products and expanded global market reach.
Historically the region has a rich zinc presence and while the initial mine life of Bracemac-McLeod is pegged at four years, there is optimism from Donner that it will be expanded as drilling continues to reveal strong grades.