Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Technology: Apple's iPad






The iPad is a tablet computer developed by Apple Inc. It is scheduled to be released in March 2010 (WiFi-only models) and April 2010 (WiFi + 3G models). It will feature multi-touch interaction with print, video, photo, and audio multimedia, internet browsing, and will run apps designed specifically for the iPad as well as most iPhone OS apps. The device will have an LED-backlit 9.7-inch (25 cm) color IPS LCD display and use a virtual keyboard for text input.

Specs:
Manufacturer:
Apple Inc.

Type:
Tablet media player/PC

Release date:
Wi-Fi model: March 2010
3G model: April 2010

Operating system:
iPhone OS 3.2

Power:
Internal rechargeable non-removable 25 wHr lithium-polymer battery;
iPod Dock Connector

CPU:
1 GHz Apple A4

Storage capacity:
Flash memory
16, 32, and 64 GB

Display:
768 x 1024 px, 9.7 in (25 cm), 132 ppi,
3:4 aspect ratio,
XGA,
LED-backlit IPS LCD display

Input:
Multi-touch touchscreen display,
headset controls,
proximity and ambient light sensors,
3-axis accelerometer,
digital compass

Camera:
None

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n),
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR,
USB 2.0/Dock connector

3G model also includes:
A-GPS, micro-SIM slot,
Quad-band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE,
Tri-band UMTS 850 1900 2100 MHz HSDPA

Online services:
iTunes Store,
App Store,
MobileMe,
iBookstore

Dimensions:
9.56 in (24.3 cm) (h)
7.47 in (19.0 cm) (w)
0.5 in (1.3 cm) (d)

Weight:
Wi-Fi model: 1.5 lb (680 g)
3G model: 1.6 lb (730 g)

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