The iPad is here. This is what we know so far. We'll update as we learn more.
The specs:
Size:
- Height: 9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
- Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
- Depth: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
- Weight: 1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model
- 1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model
Display:
9.7-inch IPS (in-plane switching) display
LED-backlit glossy widescreen
178-degree viewing angle
1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
Full capacitive multi-touch screen with fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
(More on Techland: Hands-on With Apple iPad)
Processor:
1 GHz Apple A4 custom silicon chip (Apple's own advanced chip)
Capacity:
16GB, 32GB, 64GB Flash
16GB, 32GB, 64GB SSD
Wireless and Cellular:
Wi-Fi 802.11 (Automatically locates available Wi-Fi)
Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR (provides connectivity to accessories like wireless headphones or a wireless keyboard)
3G Version operates at a speed of up to 7.2 Mbps
Battery, Sensor, Etc.:
Accelerometer and compass. 30-pin connector, speaker microphone (30-pin dock connector is where the iPad connects to its dock, Camera Connection Kit or Keyboard Dock.
Battery life is 10 hours with a month of standby power
Aluminum and glass hardware
(More on Techland: Apple iPad Liveblog)
Apps:
Third-party apps
SVP of iPhone software
140,000 apps avail
iPad is built to run every app without any modifications (Apps are automatically scaled up if you want otherwise they run in an iPhone sized box in the middle of screen)
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Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
Depth: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
Weight: 1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model
1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model
Display:
9.7-inch IPS (in-plane switching) display
LED-backlit glossy widescreen
178-degree viewing angle
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well, that's something but I'm not quite thrilled. What about the e-reader? I already have iphone and macbook so why do I need this ipad? Just for spending more?
grigorie
Jan. 27, 2010 14:32:pm
at 14:32:pm
After it's all said in done, do you think it's still a 'ginormous' iPod Touch, Pete?
aurora700
Jan. 27, 2010 14:36:pm
at 14:36:pm
I think GPS & camera are missing sorely.
I would prefer the cellular capabilities through tethering.
cheshacat
Jan. 27, 2010 14:41:pm
at 14:41:pm
Does it have a speaker?
cheshacat
Jan. 27, 2010 14:43:pm
at 14:43:pm
interesting. Is it closer to an expensive touchscreen netbook or an iPod touch with a pituitary problem, would you say?
tereglith
Jan. 27, 2010 14:53:pm
at 14:53:pm
Yes, it does have a speaker.
cheshacat
Jan. 27, 2010 15:06:pm
at 15:06:pm
But does it have a microphone? The touch does not, and you lose out on a lot of fun apps, recording, etc...
gminnj
Jan. 27, 2010 21:31:pm
at 21:31:pm
Interesting that I have not seen comments here or elsewhere pro or con on not having a DVD player or any way to load portable content. Does this pretty much lock you into what you download? Might not be too good if you are not going to be near wifi or other connection.
westcoastcynic
Jan. 27, 2010 23:33:pm
at 23:33:pm