The much awaited Apple iPad was already officially launched. Dubbed as Apple’s “most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price”, the iPad had much hype among most gadget enthusiasts.
iPad Specs:
- 9.7-inch 1024x768 LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive
- 1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
- UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
- Digital compass
- Assisted GPS (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Audio formats: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- Video support: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file
- Built-in 25 Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
- Dock connector
- 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
- Built-in speakers, microphone
- SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
- Dimensions: 242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4 mm
Optional Accessories:
- iPad Keyboard Dock
- iPad Case
- iPad Dock
- iPad Camera Connection Kit
- iPad USB Power Adapter
Pricing:
- Wi-Fi model
- 16GB $499
- 32BG $599
- 64GB $699
- Wi-Fi + 3G model
- 16GB $629
- 32BG $729
- 64GB $829
To describe an Apple iPad in layman’s terms, I would probably say that it is a supersized iPhone on steroids. You can make use of already available apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The iPad is currently not yet available for purchase.
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