The Apple iPad is much more than a basic Tablet Computer, it is an 8x10-inch hand held computer that blends the laptop, smartphone, gaming console, iPod and so much more into one light, affordable and handy gadget. What the Apple iPad does is consolidate the laptop, Internet, e-reader, gaming, pics and video, music, full computer with operating system and much more into a small, handy and affordable super gadget. The iPad brings everything related to computing right to your fingertips in the lightest and smallest hand held device available to date.
Update: iPad 2 Has Been Released!
Whats New With iPad 2
The First Generation iPad had some cons, as well as pros of the iPad specifically, the cons included the fact that it did not have any camera, it was not comfortable to hold for long periods of time and it did not have the capability of multi tasking. Apple addressed these issues with the creation of iPad 2, the 2nd generation of iPad, that comes with 2 cameras, double the ram, support for mutitasking and a new design that makes it ultra thin and comfortable to hold.
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The Highlights
The iPad comes in 3 different storage capacity models - 16Gb 32Gb and 64Gb and each type is available in both WiFi only version and Wifi+3G version.
- Large, high-resolution LED-backlit IPS Multi-Touch Screen Display
- 2 Cameras (with iPad 2)
- 256 RAM in 1st Generation; 512MB RAM with iPad 2
- Powerful Apple A4 chip offers incredible performance
- Full MAC OSX Operating System
- Compatible with MAC and PC
- High Definition Video
- Thin and light – 9.7” screen; weighs in at 1.5 pounds and 0.5 inch thin
- 10 hour battery life
- Powerful built in speakers for rich audio
- Built-in theft and loss prevention security
See The iPad In Action
iPad Features
- Full computer with MAC OSx
- Safari Web Browser
- E-Mail on iPad - There’s nothing like the Mail App on iPad. With a unified inbox, split-screen view, and expansive onscreen keyboard, it lets you see and touch your email in innovative and useful ways
- iPod
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Exceptional Photo Viewing - Flip through pictures, tap to display albums and slideshow features - YouTube - Special iPad app makes for easy access to YouTube videos and in HD
- Airprint – Print anything with a tap of a finger
- AirPlay - Wireless streaming for music, photos, and video from your iPad to your Apple TV or to AirPlay enabled speakers and receivers.
- Security – With Find My iPad you can locate a misplaced iPad on a map, remotely set a pass code lock, display a message, and much more.
- Game Center – Self play and social play with other gamers.
- Itunes – Download music, videos, movies, tv shows.
- App Store – Access thousands of useful Apps to make the iPod that much more useful and personalized for every individual need.
- Maps
- Notes
- Calendar
- Productivity Folders
- Multi Tasking – Make work and play easier
- Full docking capabilities
- Ebok Reader – Purchase and get books from iBooks, compatible with Kindle reader, Barnes and Noble Reader book files.
- Accessibility - Universal access is built into iPad for people with disabilities to be able to use and enjoy everything that iPad table t computer has to provide.
The iWork Productivity Applications
- Keynote
Create a presentation with custom graphic styles, elegantly designed themes, stunning animations and effects, and powerful new features designed just for iPad. - Pages
Pages has everything you need to put your words into beautiful documents. Including Apple-designed templates and easy-to-use formatting tools. Learn more
Numbers - Numbers
Includes over 250 easy-to-use functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables, and eye-catching charts. So you can create compelling spreadsheets in just a few taps. Learn more
General Specifications
PC and MAC Compatibility
- Mac system requirements
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
iTunes 9.1 or later + Tunes Store account
Internet access
- Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 9.1 or later + iTunes Store account
Internet access
Size and Weight
- Height - 9.56 inches
- Width - 7.47 inches
- Depth - 0.5 inch
- Weight - 1.5 pounds Wi-Fi model; 1.6 pounds Wi-Fi + 3G model
Display
- 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Connectivity - Wireless and Cellular
Wi-Fi model
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
Wi-Fi + 3G model
- UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- Data only2
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
Storage Capacity
- 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive
Battery Life
- Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
- Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network
- Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Processor
- 1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip
