Apple iPad Tablet Computer Launched by ____THe.bosS 2011/05/21 11:51
While many people are waiting with bated breath for the Apple iPhone 4G to launch, the company mollified its millions of fans by launching the much awaited Apple Tablet computer, the Apple iPad...
Apple Inc., a leading American multinational corporation which designs and manufacturers electronic products and computer software, recently launched the iPad tablet computer. Apple's iPad tablet computer is a third category between smartphones and laptops.
Eagerly awaited for quite a while now, many were looking forward to the launch, and the Apple designed product did not fail to impress. "What this device does is extraordinary. It is the best browsing experience you have ever had" was what Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, had to say while unveiling the iPad tablet computer in San Francisco. This new tablet computer left many techies wowing at the launch of this extraordinary device.
The device that was revealed was a 1.5 lb device, and around inch in thickness. It also has an impressive 9.5 inch touchscreen that is much more advanced than other touchscreens available currently. For Apple Computers, this will be the first touchscreen computer that they have launched. The device looked like a large iPhone and could be used to watch movies, play games and browse the web. However, an analyst from CSS described it as "a supersize iPod touch that would get little interest if not from Apple," something that is no doubt true.
Some of the key features of this unique iPad tablet computer are that it's user-friendly and helps to type directly on to the screen, in addition to manipulating pictures and controlling the action in games with finger input. For users who need a physical keyboard, this can also be plugged into the device. With a battery life that the Apple claims is close to 10 hours, the iPad is again an Apple product that is in league of its own. It runs on a specially designed Apple A4 processor at a clock speed of 1 GHz, and uses a solid state drive for memory.
This revolutionary device from Apple has twelve preloaded applications, which are also seen on existing iPhone and iTouch models. In addition to these 12, other third party applications can also be downloaded and used. Content from Apple's App Store, currently serving iPhones and iTouches, can also be downloaded and used on the iPad, and in time there will be applications developed for the iPad itself.
However, the Apple iPad tablet is not the first touchscreen tablet computer in the market, with Dell and HP already having such devices. In fact, at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, many more tablet models were introduced and showcased, and the future of tablet computers looks bright. All that being said, Apple's latest device is nothing more than a blown up iTouch and indeed lacks many features that even today's netbooks can offer. The lack of a user changeable battery, no optical drive and low memory makes this a not so alluring option for people looking for a standard laptop. For those looking for the latest gadget, though, the iPad is simply a must have. With models starting from as low as 499 USD, at least Steve Jobs has got the pricing right.
The Apple iPad tablet computer is available in different variants, with memory (16gb, 32 gb, and 64gb) and connectivity (Wi-Fi and 3G) being the difference in the models. The Wifi model will ship as early as around 60 days, with the 3g models taking about 90 days to start shipping.
While many people are waiting with bated breath for the Apple iPhone 4G to launch, the company mollified its millions of fans by launching the much awaited Apple Tablet computer, the Apple iPad...
Apple Inc., a leading American multinational corporation which designs and manufacturers electronic products and computer software, recently launched the iPad tablet computer. Apple's iPad tablet computer is a third category between smartphones and laptops.
Eagerly awaited for quite a while now, many were looking forward to the launch, and the Apple designed product did not fail to impress. "What this device does is extraordinary. It is the best browsing experience you have ever had" was what Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, had to say while unveiling the iPad tablet computer in San Francisco. This new tablet computer left many techies wowing at the launch of this extraordinary device.
The device that was revealed was a 1.5 lb device, and around inch in thickness. It also has an impressive 9.5 inch touchscreen that is much more advanced than other touchscreens available currently. For Apple Computers, this will be the first touchscreen computer that they have launched. The device looked like a large iPhone and could be used to watch movies, play games and browse the web. However, an analyst from CSS described it as "a supersize iPod touch that would get little interest if not from Apple," something that is no doubt true.
Some of the key features of this unique iPad tablet computer are that it's user-friendly and helps to type directly on to the screen, in addition to manipulating pictures and controlling the action in games with finger input. For users who need a physical keyboard, this can also be plugged into the device. With a battery life that the Apple claims is close to 10 hours, the iPad is again an Apple product that is in league of its own. It runs on a specially designed Apple A4 processor at a clock speed of 1 GHz, and uses a solid state drive for memory.
This revolutionary device from Apple has twelve preloaded applications, which are also seen on existing iPhone and iTouch models. In addition to these 12, other third party applications can also be downloaded and used. Content from Apple's App Store, currently serving iPhones and iTouches, can also be downloaded and used on the iPad, and in time there will be applications developed for the iPad itself.
However, the Apple iPad tablet is not the first touchscreen tablet computer in the market, with Dell and HP already having such devices. In fact, at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, many more tablet models were introduced and showcased, and the future of tablet computers looks bright. All that being said, Apple's latest device is nothing more than a blown up iTouch and indeed lacks many features that even today's netbooks can offer. The lack of a user changeable battery, no optical drive and low memory makes this a not so alluring option for people looking for a standard laptop. For those looking for the latest gadget, though, the iPad is simply a must have. With models starting from as low as 499 USD, at least Steve Jobs has got the pricing right.
The Apple iPad tablet computer is available in different variants, with memory (16gb, 32 gb, and 64gb) and connectivity (Wi-Fi and 3G) being the difference in the models. The Wifi model will ship as early as around 60 days, with the 3g models taking about 90 days to start shipping.
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