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The device incorporates a {{convert|9.7|in|cm}}<ref name="BBC" /> multi-touch [[TFT LCD#In-plane switching (IPS)|In-plane switching]] display made by Innolux running at [[XGA]] Resolution <ref>http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/</ref>, a subsidiary of [[Foxconn]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Genius |first=Boy |url=http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/12/23/apple-tablet-definitely-coming-in-7-size/ |title=Apple tablet definitely coming in 7″ size? « Boy Genius Report |publisher=Boygeniusreport.com |date=December 23, 2009|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gizmodo.com/5434566/the-exhaustive-guide-to-apple-tablet-rumors |title=The Exhaustive Guide to Apple Tablet Rumors - apple islate|publisher=''[[Gizmodo]]''|date=|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref> The price is $499 to $829.<ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/09/apple-tablet-everything/|title=Everything We Know About Apple’s Touchscreen Tablet |publisher=Wired.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-24}}</ref><ref name="mashable">{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2010/01/04/applet-tablet-march-1000/|title=Apple Tablet to Ship in March for Around $1000 [REPORT]|accessdate=January 5, 2010}}</ref><ref name="afterdawn1">{{cite news|url=http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/21017.cfm|title=Apple tablet finally a reality?|last=Yoskowitz|first=Andre "DVDBack23"|date=December 25, 2009|publisher=|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref><ref name="cnn">{{cite news|url=http://brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/12/09/apple-tablet-set-for-spring-launch/|title=Apple tablet set for spring launch?|last=Elmer-DeWitt |first=Philip |date=December 9, 2009|work=Brainstorm Tech|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref>
The device incorporates a {{convert|9.7|in|cm}}<ref name="BBC" /> multi-touch [[TFT LCD#In-plane switching (IPS)|In-plane switching]] display made by Innolux running at [[XGA]] Resolution <ref name="ipadspecs">http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/</ref>, a subsidiary of [[Foxconn]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Genius |first=Boy |url=http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/12/23/apple-tablet-definitely-coming-in-7-size/ |title=Apple tablet definitely coming in 7″ size? « Boy Genius Report |publisher=Boygeniusreport.com |date=December 23, 2009|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gizmodo.com/5434566/the-exhaustive-guide-to-apple-tablet-rumors |title=The Exhaustive Guide to Apple Tablet Rumors - apple islate|publisher=''[[Gizmodo]]''|date=|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref> The price is $499 to $829.<ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/09/apple-tablet-everything/|title=Everything We Know About Apple’s Touchscreen Tablet |publisher=Wired.com |date= |accessdate=2010-01-24}}</ref><ref name="mashable">{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2010/01/04/applet-tablet-march-1000/|title=Apple Tablet to Ship in March for Around $1000 [REPORT]|accessdate=January 5, 2010}}</ref><ref name="afterdawn1">{{cite news|url=http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/21017.cfm|title=Apple tablet finally a reality?|last=Yoskowitz|first=Andre "DVDBack23"|date=December 25, 2009|publisher=|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref><ref name="cnn">{{cite news|url=http://brainstormtech.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/12/09/apple-tablet-set-for-spring-launch/|title=Apple tablet set for spring launch?|last=Elmer-DeWitt |first=Philip |date=December 9, 2009|work=Brainstorm Tech|accessdate=January 24, 2010}}</ref>
==Availability==
==Availability==

Revision as of 19:45, 27 January 2010

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

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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 third-party 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, including Pages, Numbers and Keynote each selling separately at $9.99.

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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