Reviewing the New iPad
Posted by admin on Wednesday Jul 8, 2009 Under Shopping And Product Reviews
Apple recently unveiled its new iPad, a tablet that is bigger than an iPod Touch but much smaller than a laptop or a netbook. It offers a wide range of applications, including e-books, web browsing, games, and movies. With a 1GHz processor and WiFi capabilities, the iPad will be available with 16GB of flash memory for $499, with 32GB for $599, or with 64GB for $699. For $829, the iPad features both WiFi as well as 3G connectivity. All models will be ready for purchase via AT&T in about two months.
The iPad weighs in at 1.5 pounds and measures 9.6-inches high, 7.5-inches wide, and 1.5-inches deep. It features a 9.7-inch LCD display screen with 4:3 resolution and 1024 x 768 pixels. In addition, the iPad boasts an approximate battery life of 10 hours for viewing or one-month in standby mode. It runs on a modified version of the iPhone operating system and is compatible with most iPhone applications.
Aiming to rival the Kindle, the iPad offers an iBook application that allows users to download and read e-books. To compete with laptops, Apple provides an iPad version of its iWork application along with an optional keyboard. The iPad also includes gaming capabilities, making it a new competitor for the PSP Go. Two noticeably absent features are a built-in camera and the ability to run Flash programs.
Will the Apple iPad be as commercially successful as the iPod or the iPhone? Only time will tell. One thing seems certain, however-die-hard Apple fanatics will be lining up around the corner to get their hands on this latest innovation.