Apple announced its next major hardware release yesterday and its name is iPad. If you were following the live coverage of the Apple event, you may have gotten a lot of the details, but for everyone else, most of these details are a bit mind-boggling, so I’ll try to clear things up to the basics. .
What is it?
It just works like a cross between an iPhone and a full laptop. With the touch screen, you can browse online, use applications, play music, watch videos, and play games. You won’t be able to make calls, although given its size it’s probably for the best.
How big is it?
Height: 242.8 mm (9.56 inches) Width: 189.7 mm (7.47 inches) Depth: 13.4 mm (5 inches) Weight: 0.68 kg (1.5 pounds) Wi-Fi model ; 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg) 3G Wi-Fi model Screen size: 9.7 inches diagonal (1024×768 resolution)
Exactly how long does the battery last?
According to Apple, 10 hours of active use on a single charge or 30 days in standby mode.
How much would it cost?
16GB – $ 499 (with 3G – $ 629) 32GB – $ 599 (with 3G – $ 729) 64GB – $ 699 (with 3G – $ 829)
Precisely how can 3G connectivity work?
Specific iPad models will contain 3G built in, allowing you to access the web without WiFi. However, to access 3G, you will have to pay a monthly service fee of $ 14.99 for up to 250MB of data or $ 29.99 for unlimited data. The iPad is unlocked, which means that different carriers will be workable.
What applications can run on it?
Any application that is already in the App Store will work on the iPad. Apps created for use on the iPhone will only use a small portion of the screen, or they can be scaled up to full size with a bit of visual degradation. There will also be iPad-only apps that are designed to take advantage of the larger screen and will likely appear as sharp as they would on a standard PC. Here is a list of exclusive iPad apps that will appear preloaded on the device:
Safari Mail Photos Video YouTube iPod iTunes App Store iBooks Maps Notes Calendar Contacts Spotlight Search Home Screen
When is the iPad release date?
IPad models lacking 3G connectivity will be available at the end of March, while models connected to 3G will be available at the end of April.
