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Revision as of 19:29, 27 January 2010

iPad
DeveloperApple Inc.
TypeTablet
Release dateMarch 2010[1]
Introductory priceUS$499[1]
CPUApple A4 1 GHz[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-inch (24.6 centimeter)[6] multi-touch In-plane switching display made by Innolux, a subsidiary of Foxconn.[7][8] The price is expected to be more than the iPhone but less than an Apple notebook computer.[9][10][11][12]

Specifications

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Physical
  • Thickness - 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)[13]
  • Weight - 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg)[13]
  • Screen Size - 9.7 inches (25 cm)[13]

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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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Pricing

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

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

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Accessories

  • Keyboard
  • Stand

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]

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."[14]

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.[12][15] These arrangements would also extend to print publishers who currently receive less in digital work royalties from companies like Amazon.com.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d 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 long-awaited multi-touch 'iPad' tablet device". AppleInsider. January 27, 2010.
  5. ^ Laura June (January 26, 2010). "The Apple Tablet: a complete history, supposedly". Engadget.
  6. ^ "Apple to ship table device in March". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  7. ^ Genius, Boy (December 23, 2009). "Apple tablet definitely coming in 7″ size? « Boy Genius Report". Boygeniusreport.com. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  8. ^ "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)
  9. ^ "Everything We Know About Apple's Touchscreen Tablet". Wired.com. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
  10. ^ "Apple Tablet to Ship in March for Around $1000 [REPORT]". Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  11. ^ Yoskowitz, Andre "DVDBack23" (December 25, 2009). "Apple tablet finally a reality?". Retrieved January 24, 2010.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ a b Elmer-DeWitt, Philip (December 9, 2009). "Apple tablet set for spring launch?". Brainstorm Tech. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  13. ^ a b c d e "Apple unveils its iPad computer". BBC. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
  14. ^ 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)
  15. ^ 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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