Posted on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 @ 12:41 PM
The Apple iPad, released this quarter, is a fantastic advance in computing, not just an enlarged iPhone.
This new device is paving the way for future multitouch computing products. The iPad offers a handful of imbedded applications for users to navigate e-mail, contacts, calendars, photos, videos, books, music and more.
Physical features: The iPad comes equipped with a 9.56 x 7.47 inch LED-black lit IPS display. This screen offers remarkably crisp graphics for users to enjoy photos and videos. The iPad has a 1/2 inch depth and 1.5 to 1.6 pound weight, giving users the versatility they crave.
What’s inside: The iPad comes with a 16GB to 64GB flash drive and a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching videos, or listening to music.
Accessories: The iPad keyboard dock charges the iPad and offers a full-size keyboard just like a laptop. This slick docking station uses a USB power adapter and can sync to your computer or ther accessories like a camera or stereo.
The iPad case, not only protects the iPad, but can be used in various positions to view photos with friends, run a slideshow for meetings or even watch videos anytime anywhere.
Faults: The chief complaint about this new product is, the Internet browser doesn’t support Flash. OUCH! In addition, there is no camera, USB, or phone features so users will still be managing their laptop and cellular devices too.
Price tag: This new device comes in at a stunning $499 to $829 depending on the flash drive and data plan, if applicable. This is quite an affordable price for such a niche market product.