Apple finally released the iPad!
Januar 27th, 2010 by 
Speedy
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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