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iPad
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DeveloperApple Inc.
TypeTablet
Release dateMarch 2010 (WiFi)[1], April 2010 (3G)[1]
Introductory priceUS$499[1]
CPUApple A4 1 GHz (ARM)[1]

The iPad[2] is a tablet computing device from Apple Inc. The product was announced on January 27, 2010, at an Apple press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.[3][4] The device had been rumored for several months,[5] with iSlate and iTablet among rumored names.

The device incorporates a 9.7 inches (25 cm)[6] multi-touch In-plane switching display made by Innolux running at XGA Resolution [7], a subsidiary of Foxconn.[8][9] The price is $499 to $829.[10][11][12][13]

Availability

The iPad will be available for sale in the United States in March 2010.[1] No pricing or release has been made available worldwide.

US pricing

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iPad Wi-Fi
  • 16 GB flash, $499
  • 32 GB flash, $599
  • 64 GB flash, $699

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Max iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
  • 16 GB flash, $629
  • 32 GB flash, $729
  • 64 GB flash, $829

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Hardware

Specifications

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Physical
  • Thickness - 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)[6]
  • Weight - 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg)[6]
  • Screen Size - 9.7 inches (25 cm)[6]

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Processor and memory

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Screen

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Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Multitouch screen

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Communication
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • Wi-Fi 802.11n
  • 3G (using GSM micro-SIM)

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Battery
  • 10 hours of battery life,
  • 1 month battery standby time (claimed)

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Accessories

  • Keyboard dock with hardware keyboard
  • Stand

Software

The iPad will run most iPhone applications unmodified, either enlarged to fit the display or within an iPhone sized area within the screen.[15]

iBooks

Main articles: iBooks and iBook Store

The iPad uses the iBooks application to download content in the ePub format from the iBook Store.[1]

iWork

The iPad features a modified mobile version of Apple's iWork, Pages, Numbers and Keynote.

Reception

Rafe Needleman of CBS News made mention to the device as he panned tablet computers, saying that it is "attractive if you're a sci-fi fan or have an unlimited gadget budget" but that the lack of a physical keyboard makes them "an ergonomic disaster."[16]

Yair Reiner claims the iPad will compete in the market against dedicated e-book devices such as the Barnes & Noble nook and the Amazon Kindle while offering 70% of revenue to publishers, the same arrangement accorded developers of the App Store.[13][17] These arrangements would also extend to print publishers who currently receive less in digital work royalties from companies like Amazon.com.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Patel, Nilay (2010-01-27). "The Apple iPad". Engadget. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  2. ^ "Will Apple's Tablet Actually Be Called the iPad? New Trademarks Filed This Week". Macrumors.com. 2010-01-19. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
  3. ^ "Apple iPad tablet is unveiled at live press conference". January 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  4. ^ "Apple reveals multi-touch 'iPad' tablet device starting at $499". AppleInsider. January 27, 2010.
  5. ^ Laura June (January 26, 2010). "The Apple Tablet: a complete history, supposedly". Engadget.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Apple unveils its iPad computer". BBC. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
  7. ^ http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/
  8. ^ Genius, Boy (December 23, 2009). "Apple tablet definitely coming in 7″ size? « Boy Genius Report". Boygeniusreport.com. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  9. ^ "The Exhaustive Guide to Apple Tablet Rumors - apple islate". Gizmodo. Retrieved January 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Everything We Know About Apple's Touchscreen Tablet". Wired.com. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
  11. ^ "Apple Tablet to Ship in March for Around $1000 [REPORT]". Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  12. ^ Yoskowitz, Andre "DVDBack23" (December 25, 2009). "Apple tablet finally a reality?". Retrieved January 24, 2010.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ a b Elmer-DeWitt, Philip (December 9, 2009). "Apple tablet set for spring launch?". Brainstorm Tech. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  14. ^ "iPad - Technical specifications and accessories for iPad". Apple. Retrieved January 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Steve Jobs introduces the 'iPad'". The Register. January 27, 2010.
  16. ^ Rafe Needleman (August 6, 2009). "Why Consumers Won't Buy Tablet Computers". CBS News'. Retrieved January 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ a b "Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal?". Electronista.com. December 9, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
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