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Revision as of 20:18, 27 January 2010

iPad
ManufacturerApple Inc.
TypeTablet PC
Release dateMarch 2010 (2010-03) (WiFi), March 2010 (2010-03) (3G)[1]
CPU1 GHz[2] ARM Apple A4 chip
Storage16 - 64 GB flash Memory[1]
Display9.7 inches (25 cm)[2]* IPS LCD display, 1024x768 resolution[2]
Inputaccelerometer, compass, multi-touch touchscreen display
ConnectivityUSB
Dimensions
  • Height - 9.56 inches (24.3 cm)[2]
  • Width - 7.47 inches (19.0 cm)[2]
  • Depth - 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)[2]
  • Weight - 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg)[2]
Mass1.5 pounds (0.68 kg)[2]
RelatediPod

The iPad[3] is a tablet computing device from Apple Inc. that runs the iPhone OS. The product was announced on January 27, 2010, at an Apple press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.[4][5][6] The device had been rumored for several months,[7] with iSlate and iTablet among rumored names.

The device incorporates an LED-backlit 9.7-inch (25 cm)[1] multi-touch in-plane switching display made by Innolux running at XGA resolution,[2] 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.[14] No pricing or release has been made available worldwide. International 3G prices are to be announced summer 2010.

Pricing

Model 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
iPad Wi-fi USD$499 USD$599 USD$699
iPad Wi-Fi + 3G USD$629 USD$729 USD$829

3G will be provided by AT&T and sold in two packages: $14.99 for 250MB per month and an unlimited plan for $29.99.

Hardware

Specifications

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Physical
  • Height - 9.56 inches (24.3 cm)[2]
  • Width: 7.47 inches (19.0 cm)[2]
  • Depth: 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)[2]
  • Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg)[2]
  • Screen Size: 9.7 inches (25 cm)[2]

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Processor and memory (storage)

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Screen

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Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light[2]
  • 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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Location
  • Wi-Fi
  • Digital compass
  • Assisted GPS (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
  • Cellular (Wi-Fi + 3G model)

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Inputs and outputs
  • Volume Rocker
  • Dock Connecter
  • Lock Button
  • Mute Button

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Accessories

  • Keyboard dock with hardware keyboard
  • Stand
  • SD Card reader
  • Dock-to-USB adaptor for transferring photos

Software

The iPad is bundled with the following applications: Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, YouTube, iPod, iTunes, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar and Contacts. The iPad will also 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 iBookstore

The iPad uses the iBooks application to download content in the ePub format from the iBookstore.[14]

iWork

The iPad features a modified mobile version of Apple's iWork, including Pages, Numbers and Keynote each selling separately at $9.99 from the App Store.

Reception

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][16] These arrangements would also extend to print publishers who currently receive less in digital work royalties from companies like Amazon.com.[16] Tech reporter Leo Laporte offered a mostly positive initial review on his uStream feed, noting the iPad's fast responsiveness as well as the lack of a camera and multitasking (specifically the inability to run a chat app with other applications at the same time).[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "AApple unveils iPad tablet device". BBC. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p {{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ |title=iPad - Technical specifications and accessories for iPad|publisher=[[Apple]|date=27 January 2010|accessdate=27 January 2010}}
  3. ^ "Will Apple's Tablet Actually Be Called the iPad? New Trademarks Filed This Week". Macrumors.com. 2010-01-19. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
  4. ^ "Apple iPad tablet is unveiled at live press conference". January 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  5. ^ "Apple reveals multi-touch 'iPad' tablet device starting at $499". AppleInsider. January 27, 2010. Retrieved J2010-01-27. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "Gurleecia Launches iPad" (Press release). Apple. January 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  7. ^ Laura June (January 26, 2010). "The Apple Tablet: a complete history, supposedly". Engadget. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  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.
  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. ^ a b Patel, Nilay (2010-01-27). "The Apple iPad". Engadget. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
  15. ^ "Steve Jobs introduces the 'iPad'". The Register. January 27, 2010.
  16. ^ a b "Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal?". Electronista.com. December 9, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  17. ^ Leo Laporte's ustream page
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