Apple iPad

Status: Launched
Rank:5/100 (?)
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Specifications
Manufacturer Apple
Model name iPad
CPU type Apple A4
CPU speed 1024 Mhz
Graphics PowerVR SGX
OS iPhone OS variant/version
Display Size
9.7" 1024 X 768
Display Type
LED b/l,
Flash 16535 MB
Keyboard NO
Mouse Pointer NO
Battery capacity 24.8 (W/hr)
Weight 680 gm
Size (w/h/d mm) 190/243/13 mm

Physical Interfaces
Docking connector
Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)

Wireless Interfaces
802.11 b/g/n
802.11a
BT 2.1
3G option

Additional Specs and Accessories (can vary)
Mono speaker
Microphone
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass (Digital)
A-GPS (Internet Assisted)
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Opinion
at 680gm (1.5lbs) the iPad comes in at a larger-than-expected weight which could limit its use as a mobile device but the entry-level, no-contract price of $499 is groundbreaking for Apple. Ebooks, Maps, Video, Music and a high-quality web experience through a fun and friendly user interface will qualify it for many. Limitations and 'showstoppers' exist (no SD slot, no Flash support, no multi-tasking.) One of the first 'good value' products from Apple.

Product Notes
Launched 27th Jan 2010. Availability - End of March 2010. Base pricing $499 (16GB without 3G) 32 and 64GB options available ($100 premium for each) and 3G available for $130 premium. High end total cost $829. Docking port supports USB out, VGA out, composite out. Note: GPS only appears in 3g version.

Pricing Guide (based on retail price for base model.)
USA:$49927 Jan 10
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NEWS and REVIEW Links (5 most recent.) All linksTrack product
Apple iPad - Dining Room Table Reviews19/08/10
iPad user manual (PDF)06/04/10
Ubergizmo iPad review06/04/10
This Week In Tech on the iPad (Podcast)05/04/10
iPad as a family computer.05/04/10
All Apple iPad links.

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