{"id":237398,"date":"2010-01-27T14:29:15","date_gmt":"2010-01-27T19:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jkontherun.com\/?p=54914"},"modified":"2010-01-27T14:29:15","modified_gmt":"2010-01-27T19:29:15","slug":"the-apple-ipad-%e2%80%94-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/237398","title":{"rendered":"The Apple iPad \u2014 What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Updated with additional specifications and images from Apple<\/em><\/strong>. After much hype, speculation and years of waiting, Apple introduced the world to its new tablet, the iPad<\/a>. Here’s a brief rundown on this multi-functional, multi-touch device that looks like a bigger version of the iPhone. What’s most astounding is the reasonable pricing and no-contract, low-cost deals for 3G connectivity. Looks like I did OK on my earlier predictions<\/a>, although I priced it too high.<\/p>\n

Display<\/strong>: 9.7″ IPS capacitive display, resolution unknown as of yet.\u00a0Resolution of 1024 x 768<\/p>\n

Weight<\/strong>: 1.5 pounds<\/p>\n

Thickness<\/strong>: 0.5″<\/p>\n

CPU<\/strong>: The Apple A4, a 1GHz ARM-based CPU powers the iPad.<\/p>\n

Input<\/strong>: An on-screen keyboard is used for text, or an optional keyboard can be used. Gestures and touch also work. There is no handwriting input or recognition.<\/p>\n

Connectivity<\/strong>: 802.11n Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, a U.S. contract-free 3G option is available for $14.99 for 250 MB per month or unlimited for $29.99 a month on AT&T which includes free AT&T hotspots. International deals by June, but all iPad 3G models are unlocked.<\/p>\n

Storage<\/strong>: 16 to 64 GB of flash memory<\/p>\n

Battery<\/strong>: Integrated 25 W\/hr battery rated at 10 hours of video watching, web surfing over Wi-Fi or listening to audio.<\/p>\n

Peripherals<\/strong>: A keyboard dock will charge the iPad. A case will also be available.<\/p>\n

Pricing<\/strong>: $499 for the base model with 16GB. $599 for 32 GB. $699 for 64GB. 3G adds $130 to any non-3G model.<\/p>\n

Availability<\/strong>: Shipping in 60 days for Wi-Fi models, 3G models to follow 30 days later.<\/p>\n

Applications<\/strong>: Apple leveraged the existing iPhone app store so all current apps will run on it. Apps can be pixel-doubled for full-screen usage. YouTubeHD videos will play in full screen. There appears to be no support for Adobe Flash. E-book content will be available through the new iBooks application — prices look higher than on Amazon. iWork is completely redesigned for use on the iPad, complete with gesture input and interaction.<\/p>\n

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