[ Updated: Read our full iPad Review ] So it’s a tablet PC and Steve Jobs calls it the iPad. Think 6 times the size of the iPod Touch. Kinda funny name though. What say you?
The Apple iPad specs:
9.7″ display screen @ 1024×768 pixels
16Gb to 64GB Flash Drive
1GHz Apple A4 Chip
Bluetooth 2.1
WiFi 802.11n
3G optional (uses new micro-SIM)
10 hours battery life
This device is really thin at 0.5″ or 13.4mm. Weighs just 1.5lbs too. The device is basically an enlarged iPhone with more processing power so they’re able to add more features like iBook, iWorks, and better browsing and gaming experience.
So that’s why they bought that PA Semiconductor back in 2008. That could have been their ticket to the 1GHz Apple A4 Chip (Qualcomm is also doing the SnapDragon 1GHz which now powers the Google Nexus One).
The iPad can run all iPhone Apps out of the box, although full screen will kinda be pixelated due to pixel-doubling. Price starts at $499. Twice the price of an iPod Touch. Not bad!
iPad WiFi 16GB: $499
iPad WiFi 32GB: $599
iPad WiFi 64GB: $699
iPad WiFi+3G 16GB: $629
iPad WiFi+3G 16GB: $729
iPad WiFi+3G 16GB: $829
We’ll have to wait 60 days more for this to be available worldwide and 90 days for the 3G model.
Then again the name iPad really does smell. I fear Steve will rename the iPod Touch as the iPad Mini. *heh*
So, who’s buying one?
[ Updated: Read our full iPad Review ]
what a very nice digital picture frame.
It willl not take off… I think…
I listened to the live presentation this morning. Although it’s not that impressive the iBook feature is very interesting. The price point is also a big surprise.
I’m sure it’ll arrive here in the Philippines in the 25,000 price point (16GB,Wifi, no 3G). From what I read, it should arrive March or April.
I’ll just stick to the iPod Touch or the 5800XM (hehehe).
Here’s a pic of the microsim
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/miniuiccappleevent.jpg
you can just cut an ordinary SIM to the needed size and it should work.
nice digital photo frame! :p
If I can afford that price, i’d go for a netbook instead. Multi-tasking, gaming, internet, and much more applications available.
I think I’ll pass. Or will until an update arrives. for now. a tablet pc is a better choice for me.
cheers!
With that price, they could have included a built-in GPS, am/fm radio, camera, usb drive. Otherwise, it is just an oversized iPod.
hahaha IPad… i thought it was IPirated, from china…
but i think i would like to have this in the future… :p
I think no matter how many detractors this device have, it would still sell big. Heck im sure they would try it themselves. :-)
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Wait til you experience the real thing….malayo pa ang march…Ipad is all about experience…that’s why i’d rather not make a comment or comparison…except wow!
Sucky name and sucky features for a tablet but as a reader against the likes of the Kindle then maybe this would be a killer.
What bugs me the most though is the lack of multitasking – I would really love to read and to chat at the same time but can it do it? Hell no!
Mr. Jobs didn’t know that to some cultures, these words are pronounced identically. Kinda’ unimaginative. iPad, really!
This is definitely interesting. what limits this device though is the OS. Using iPhone OS 3.2 will definitely be a blow on this device.
well while I was watching the video, I was at awe at this device, I was thinking yea I think I can own one of these, until I read hands on reviews from blogs. No multitasking can really be a downer. Meaning bawal mag twitter, mag facebook at messenger all at the same time. Haha and most probably the browser won’t be the true blue safari that it is, so no flash support which evidenced by the event itself. May part dun na dinemo ni Steve Jobs na part ng website na hindi nag load (which is yung flash part ng site).
Here’s my ideal tablet.
-CULV
-720 multitouch capacitive
-full desktop OS
-thin bezel, thin profile
-nice selection of ports, card reader
-ample storage
-great battery
Taiwanese manufacturers please hear my prayers :P or kung meron makahack ng iPad.
Nice Apple, but at that price I think the Lenovo x100 would be a more wiser investment for me. Not unless I’d win the lottery soon then I’ll get two ipads.
The Ipad vs. a Stone http://i.imgur.com/5vREa.png
Hhmm.. just an observation.. ilang editions na ang nai-release ng Apple sa iPod/Touch/Phone,.., at ngayon naman iPad.. Pero di pa rin nila nilalagyan ng Multi-tasking features ang product nila.. eh ang Android phones nga meron.. yun lang Android walang multi-touch.. hindi kaya agreement ng dalawang company eto? na sadyang di maglagay ng multi-tasking features ang iPhone/Touch/Pod at di maglagay ng multi-touch feature ang Android?? Kasi kaya naman nilang idagdag yung feature na yun kung tutuusin.
hehe parang Tagalog version ng iPod. The HP slate sounds sexier.
basically, it just a super-sized iPod touch.. nothing out of the ordinary
@loadex
“How about a bluetooth keyboard, mouse and a retractable stand behind the iPad.. ”
That beats the point of the iPad (which by the way I still don’t get)… and with those attachments, it’s a very expensive (and crippled/locked) netbook LOL!
IMO, it is useless. Netbooks/laptops can easily outdo this “iPad”. Yup, the name is really baaad.
Too pricey. I suppose Apple fanboys / fangirls are the only ones who would buy this. Well, maybe the filthy rich too. LOL.