And – it’s like a biiiig iPod.

(Picture source Jim Wilson – New York Times)

Here are some pictures and facts

• OS is based on iPhone OS
• All iPhone apps will also run on the iPad – “virtually unmodified”
  The iPhone apps can run in a black box in the middle of the screen or by doubling the pixels and fill the screen, but loose resolution
• The new SDK for the iPad is released today
• Of course, apps from the iPhone can be modified so they are perfect for the iPad
• Almost “life-size” virtual keyboard
• Synchronize data from PC or MAC
• The iPad works in both landscape and portrait mode, like the iPhone. It has a virtual keyboard, access to photo collections, direct access to iTunes’ surfeit of content.
• The new iBooks app will allow you to read an purchase eBooks. So Apple is on a collision course with Amazon.

Technical Data

• size: 9.7 inch (25 cm) multitouch display (so it’s not 16:9) TFT-IPS-Panel
• thikness 0.5 inch (13 mm)
• weight: 1.5 pounds (680 grams)
• processor: 1Ghz (own Apple A4 chip)
• 16, 32 or 64 GByte of storage
• Wi-Fi 802.11n
• latest Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Battery life: 10 hours – we will see
• Battery stand-by up to one month – we will also see
• Accelerometer
• Compass
• Speaker
• Microphone
• no camera(s)
• There will be 3G versions available – all with unlocked SIM and they use the new GMS microSIMs
• Sync over USB and iTunes
• nice accessories, a dock to use it like a photo frame and the keyboard dock to use it like a PC or a Laptop

• USB connectors to connect SD Cards or Digital Cameras over USB to transfer photos to the iPad

• iPad Case

Costs

WiFi

• 16GB – $499
• 32GB – $599
• 64GB – $699

Shipping in 60 days (worldwide availability)

WiFi + 3G

• 16GB – $629
• 32GB – $729
• 64GB – $829

Shipping in 90 days

Overall the iPad is a nice Gadget. But in the moment I can not see the practical use of that device (except reading an ebook).

In some weeks we will see in what direction the iPad develops and if I am crazy enough to buy one.

Details: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/

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