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Several days after the unveiling, [[Stephen Fry]] said people must actually use the iPad to truly appreciate its purpose and quality and commented that common of the criticisms of the device fall away after use. Fry noted the iPad's speed, responsiveness, smooth glide, richness and detail of the display, heft in his hand, and rightness of the user actions and gestures.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jan/29/stephen-fry-apple-ipad| title = Stephen Fry: Why the Apple iPad is Here to Stay|author = Stephen Fry|work = [[The Guardian]]| date = January 29, 2010 |accessdate = January 31, 2010}}</ref>
Several days after the unveiling, [[Stephen Fry]] said people must actually use the iPad to truly appreciate its purpose and quality and commented that common of the criticisms of the device fall away after use. Fry noted the iPad's speed, responsiveness, smooth glide, richness and detail of the display, heft in his hand, and rightness of the user actions and gestures.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jan/29/stephen-fry-apple-ipad| title = Stephen Fry: Why the Apple iPad is Here to Stay|author = Stephen Fry|work = [[The Guardian]]| date = January 29, 2010 |accessdate = January 31, 2010}}</ref>


===Product name controversy===
===Product name controversy=== Falk
In the first few days after the iPad's release, some media and many online commenters criticized the name iPad, noting its similarity to "pad", the common name for a [[sanitary napkin]].<ref name="Wired-iTampon">{{cite news|url=http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/apples-ipad-muted-response/ |title=Would You Buy an iPad? Wired Readers Weigh In|accessdate=February 1, 2010|date=January 27, 2010|work=[[Wired News]]|publisher=[[Condé Nast Publications|Condé Nast]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/women-mock-the-ipad-calling-it-itampon.html|title=Women mock the iPad, calling it iTampon|date=January 27, 2010|accessdate=February 1, 2010| author=Dawn Chmielewski and Alex Pham |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref><ref name="France24-iTampon">{{cite news|url=http://www.france24.com/en/20100127-ipad-also-available-with-wings|title=The iPad? Also available with wings?|date=January 27, 2010|accessdate=February 1, 2010|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |work=[[France 24]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?blogid=95&entry_id=56194|title=Apple iPad tablet called iTampon on Twitter; women tweet| author=Zennie Abraham |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |date=January 27, 2010|accessdate=February 1, 2010}}</ref> [[Wired News]] said some women said this would make them less likely to buy the product.<ref name="Wired-iTampon" /> Shortly after the launch announcement, the [[hashtag]] "iTampon" became the number-two trending topic on the social networking site [[Twitter]].<ref name="France24-iTampon" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://i.gizmodo.com/5458412/itampon-is-the-2-trending-topic-on-twitter|title=iTampon Is the #2 Trending Topic on Twitter|accessdate=February 1, 2010|date=January 27, 2010|work=[[Gizmodo]]}}</ref>
In the first few days after the iPad's release, some media and many online commenters criticized the name iPad, noting its similarity to "pad", the common name for a [[sanitary napkin]].<ref name="Wired-iTampon">{{cite news|url=http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/apples-ipad-muted-response/ |title=Would You Buy an iPad? Wired Readers Weigh In|accessdate=February 1, 2010|date=January 27, 2010|work=[[Wired News]]|publisher=[[Condé Nast Publications|Condé Nast]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/women-mock-the-ipad-calling-it-itampon.html|title=Women mock the iPad, calling it iTampon|date=January 27, 2010|accessdate=February 1, 2010| author=Dawn Chmielewski and Alex Pham |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref><ref name="France24-iTampon">{{cite news|url=http://www.france24.com/en/20100127-ipad-also-available-with-wings|title=The iPad? Also available with wings?|date=January 27, 2010|accessdate=February 1, 2010|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |work=[[France 24]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?blogid=95&entry_id=56194|title=Apple iPad tablet called iTampon on Twitter; women tweet| author=Zennie Abraham |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |date=January 27, 2010|accessdate=February 1, 2010}}</ref> [[Wired News]] said some women said this would make them less likely to buy the product.<ref name="Wired-iTampon" /> Shortly after the launch announcement, the [[hashtag]] "iTampon" became the number-two trending topic on the social networking site [[Twitter]].<ref name="France24-iTampon" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://i.gizmodo.com/5458412/itampon-is-the-2-trending-topic-on-twitter|title=iTampon Is the #2 Trending Topic on Twitter|accessdate=February 1, 2010|date=January 27, 2010|work=[[Gizmodo]]}}</ref>


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This article is about the mobile tablet computer by Apple Inc. For the retail point of sale device, see Fujitsu iPAD.
iPad
File:IPad-01.jpg
The iPad featuring the iBooks application
ManufacturerApple Inc.
TypeTablet media player/PC
Release dateWi-Fi model: March 2010 (2010-03)
3G model: April 2010 (2010-04)[1]
Operating systemiPhone OS 3.2[2]
CPU1 GHz Apple A4[3][4]
StorageFlash memory
16, 32, and 64 GB[3]
Display768 x 1024 px, 9.7 in (25 cm), 132 ppi, 3:4 aspect ratio, XGA, LED-backlit IPS LCD display[3]
InputMulti-touch touchscreen display, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, digital compass
CameraNone
ConnectivityWi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, USB 2.0/Dock connector
3G model also includes: A-GPS, micro-SIM slot, Quad-band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE, Tri-band UMTS 850 1900 2100 MHz HSDPA
PowerInternal rechargeable non-removable 25 wHr lithium-polymer battery;[3] iPod Dock Connector
Online servicesiTunes Store, App Store, MobileMe, iBookstore
Dimensions9.56 in (24.3 cm) (h)
7.47 in (19.0 cm) (w)
0.5 in (1.3 cm) (d)
MassWi-Fi model: 1.5 lb (680 g)
3G model: 1.6 lb (730 g)[3]
RelatediPod touch, iPhone
Websiteapple.com/ipad

The iPad is a tablet computer developed by Apple Inc. It is scheduled to be released in March 2010 (WiFi-only models) and April 2010 (WiFi + 3G models).[1][5] It will feature multi-touch interaction with print, video, photo, and audio multimedia, internet browsing, and will run apps designed specifically for the iPad as well as most iPhone OS apps.[1] The device will have an LED-backlit 9.7-inch (25 cm)[6] color IPS LCD display and use a virtual keyboard for text input.[1]

History

The 1993 Apple Newton MessagePad 100

Apple's development of a tablet computer began with the Newton MessagePad 100, which was introduced in 1993. The effort led to the creation of the ARM6 processor core with Acorn Computers. Apple also developed a prototype PowerBook Duo-based tablet computer named the PenLite, then canceled the project as it was too similar to the Newton line.[7] Apple brought out several more Newton-based PDAs, and discontinued the last of the line, the MessagePad 2100, in 1998.

File:IPad-02.jpg
The iPad featuring the home screen

Apple renewed efforts to develop a tablet as early as 2000. Apple CEO Steve Jobs canceled the project twice, once due to insufficient battery life, and again due to inadequate memory.[citation needed] After returning from medical leave, Jobs devoted most of his attention at Apple to completing the device, striking deals with print media companies before the product's announcement.[citation needed]

The product was announced on January 27, 2010, at an Apple press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.[1][8] The device's imminent release had been rumored for several months with iSlate and iTablet among speculated names.[9]

Availability

Micro-SIM Card used in the iPad vs. a Mini-SIM used by most cell phones

In an e-mail to customers, Apple wrote[10]

Application availability and pricing are subject to change. This device has not yet been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

— Apple, Wired News

The iPad is to go on sale at the end of March (Wi-Fi version, worldwide) and end of April (Wi-Fi + 3G version, in the United States and some other countries).[1] International 3G prices are to be announced summer 2010.[11] The Wi-Fi + 3G iPad will be unlocked so it can be used on other mobile carriers that support GSM micro-SIMs.[12] 3G will be provided in the U.S. by AT&T and sold with two prepaid contract-free data plan options: one for unlimited data and one for 250 MB/month at half the price.[13][14] The plans will be activated on the iPad itself and can be canceled at any time.

Hardware

Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, introducing the iPad
Back of iPad
Hardware specifications of the 2 models[3]
Product Apple iPad
Model WiFi model 3G model
Release date Late March 2010 Late April 2010
Announce date January 27, 2010
Color display 4:3 9.7 inch (20 cm × 15 cm) IPS LCD with LED backlight
Graphics 1024 × 768 pixel, 132 PPI
Processor 1 GHz Apple A4 SoC[4]
Storage (flash) 16, 32 or 64 GB
Wireless Integrated 802.11abgn and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Cellular — HSDPA using micro-SIM card tray
Operating system iPhone OS 3.2[2]
Battery Built-in lithium-polymer 25 W·h (claimed 10 h usage, 140 h music playback,[15] one-month standby)
Weight 1.5 pounds (680 g) 1.6 pounds (730 g)
Dimensions 9.56 inches (24.3 cm) x 7.47 inches (19.0 cm) x 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)

Sensors

Input and output

Controls

Optional accessories

Apple will sell several iPad accessories, including[3]:

  • Keyboard Dock with hardware keyboard, 30-pin connector, and audio jack
  • Case which can be used to stand the iPad in various positions
  • Dock with 30-pin connector and audio jack
  • Dock Connector to VGA Adapter for external monitor or projector
  • Camera Connection Kit for transferring photos (PTP) and videos
  • USB Power Adapter with 2A (10W)

Software

The iPad will run Apple and third-party software purchased through Apple's App Store just like the iPhone. The iPhone and iPad share a development environment: iPhone SDK (Software Development Kit), version 3.2 beta onwards.[2] Third-party developers can create apps specifically for the iPad's features.[16]. The iPad will also run most third-party iPhone applications unmodified, either enlarged to fit the display or in an iPhone-sized area on the screen.[17]

The iPad will come with the following applications: Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, YouTube, iPod, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, and Spotlight.[18] It will also include the iBooks application, which displays books and other ePub-format content downloaded from the iBookstore.[19] Apple has ported its iWork suite from the Mac to the iPad; the Pages, Numbers and Keynote applications will be sold for $9.99 apiece in the App Store.[1]

Reception

File:Apple iPad Event04.jpg
The iPad displaying images from a digital photo album

Media reaction to the iPad has been mixed. Technology weblog Gizmodo lists the drawbacks of the iPad as the lack of a camera, multitasking, Adobe Flash animation support and compatibility with T-Mobile 3G in the U.S.[20]

In contrast, Walt Mossberg wrote, "It's about the software, stupid", meaning hardware features and build are less important to the iPad's success than software and user interface, his first impressions of which were largely positive. Mossberg also called the price "modest" for a device of its capabilities, and praised the claimed 10-hour battery life.[21]

Tech reporter Leo Laporte offered a mixed initial review, praising the iPad's speed but panning the lack of a camera, video output, USB or FireWire ports, and multitasking, specifically the inability to run a chat application along with other applications.[22] He also mentioned the device's "locked down", closed nature, noting that some at the announcement protested Apple's "full control" of the software. He concluded that the iPad should be viewed as an "appliance" for media consumers, not really a computer in the traditional sense.

Yair Reiner said the iPad will compete against e-book devices such as the Barnes & Noble nook and the Amazon Kindle while offering 70% of revenue to publishers, the same arrangement afforded developers on the Apple App Store.[23] (A week before the iPad's expected release, the Amazon Kindle store increased publishers' revenue share to 70% as well.[24]

Others, including PC Advisor and the Sydney Morning Herald, have said the iPad would also compete with proliferating netbooks, most of which use Microsoft Windows.[25][26] CNET lists ways the iPad compares unfavorably to a netbook, including no camera for video chat, no Flash, and the difficulty of typing on your lap.[27] The Seattle Post-Intelligencer noted that the iPad will only support installing software from the App Store.[28]

Several days after the unveiling, Stephen Fry said people must actually use the iPad to truly appreciate its purpose and quality and commented that common of the criticisms of the device fall away after use. Fry noted the iPad's speed, responsiveness, smooth glide, richness and detail of the display, heft in his hand, and rightness of the user actions and gestures.[29]

===Product name controversy=== Falk In the first few days after the iPad's release, some media and many online commenters criticized the name iPad, noting its similarity to "pad", the common name for a sanitary napkin.[30][31][32][33] Wired News said some women said this would make them less likely to buy the product.[30] Shortly after the launch announcement, the hashtag "iTampon" became the number-two trending topic on the social networking site Twitter.[32][34]

Like the iPhone, the iPad shares its name with several existing products. The most serious risk of a trademark dispute comes from the Fujitsu iPAD, introduced by Japanese company Fujitsu in 2002. This is a mobile multi-functional device sold to retailers to help clerks verify prices, check inventory, and close sales. Fujitsu is consulting attorneys over what, if any, action to take against Apple.[35]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Apple Launches iPad" (Press release). Apple. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "iPad SDK". Apple. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "iPad - Technical specifications and accessories for iPad". Apple. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  4. ^ a b Brooke Crothers (January 27, 2010). "Inside the iPad: Apple's new 'A4' chip". CNET. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  5. ^ Choney, Suzanne (January 27, 2010). "Apple announces 'iPad' tablet". msnbc.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
  6. ^ "Apple unveils iPad tablet device". BBC. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  7. ^ "Apple Prototypes: 5 Products We Never Saw". AppleGazette. November 27, 2006. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  8. ^ "Apple iPad tablet is unveiled at live press conference". The Star-Ledger. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  9. ^ Laura June (January 26, 2010). "The Apple Tablet: a complete history, supposedly". Engadget. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  10. ^ Eliot Van Buskirk (January 29, 2010). "Wondering Why You Can't Pre-Order an iPad? It Isn't Legal Yet". Wired News. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
  11. ^ Chris Foresman (January 27, 2010). "Apple announces the iPad". Ars Technica. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  12. ^ Greg Kumparak (January 27, 2010). "Apple announces unlocked iPads with AT&T 3G support". MobileCrunch. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  13. ^ Appleinsider (January 27, 2010). "AT&T's no-contract iPad data plans run $15/mo. 250MB, $30 unlimited". Appleinsider. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  14. ^ Roger Cheng (January 27, 2010). "AT&T Gets A Vote Of Confidence From Apple With iPad Win". The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones Newswires. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  15. ^ Luke Bornheimer (January 28, 2010). "Jobs on iPad: eBooks $9.99, 140 hours of music playback, more..." 9to5mac. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
  16. ^ MG Siegler (January 28, 2010). "The Subplots of the iPad Blockbuster". Tech Crunch. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  17. ^ Rik Myslewski (January 27, 2010). "Steve Jobs uncloaks the 'iPad': World continues to revolve around sun". The Register. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  18. ^ "iPad Features". Apple. January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  19. ^ Patel, Nilay (January 27, 2010). "The Apple iPad: starting at $499". Engadget. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  20. ^ Adam Frucci (January 27, 2010). "8 Things That Suck About the iPad". Gizmodo. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  21. ^ Walter S. Mossberg (January 27, 2010). "First Impressions of the New Apple iPad". All Things Digital. Retrieved January 27, 2010.
  22. ^ Leo Laporte's ustream page
  23. ^ "Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal?". Electronista. December 9, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
  24. ^ Jacqui Cheng (January 20, 2010). "Amazon hikes Kindle royalties to 70%, with a catch". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  25. ^ Eric Lai (January 28, 2010). "Apple iPad versus netbook: features compared: We compare design, functionality and storage". PC Advisor. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  26. ^ "iPad vs the Kindle, tablets and netbooks". Sydney Morning Herald. February 2, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
  27. ^ Scott Stein (January 27, 2010). "10 things Netbooks still do better than an iPad". CNET. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
  28. ^ "iPad's downside is Microsoft's upside: third-party apps". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  29. ^ Stephen Fry (January 29, 2010). "Stephen Fry: Why the Apple iPad is Here to Stay". The Guardian. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
  30. ^ a b "Would You Buy an iPad? Wired Readers Weigh In". Wired News. Condé Nast. January 27, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  31. ^ Dawn Chmielewski and Alex Pham (January 27, 2010). "Women mock the iPad, calling it iTampon". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  32. ^ a b "The iPad? Also available with wings?". France 24. Agence France-Presse. January 27, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  33. ^ Zennie Abraham (January 27, 2010). "Apple iPad tablet called iTampon on Twitter; women tweet". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  34. ^ "iTampon Is the #2 Trending Topic on Twitter". Gizmodo. January 27, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  35. ^ Tabuchi, Hiroko (January 28, 2010). "IPad? That's So 2002, Fujitsu Says". The New York Times. Retrieved January 29, 2010.

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