Apple's iPad Tablet Features and Specs

Alright kids, the iPad is official. So I'll just get right to it. Here's the easy to swallow facts, divided into, the Good and the Not So Good and the Specs of this device.

First up is the Good :

The Device

- If you've used an iPod Touch or iPhone, then surely you'll be familiar with the iPad's interface.

- The screen is great, a 1020x 768 pixel resolution. This gives you a wider viewing area for reading books and webpages.

- The processor feels super fast, no scroll lagging, apps launch is fast, it was breezy and more responsive.

- New apps will be developed to maximize the large viewing area and the fast processor.

- Made with glass and aluminum, much like the first gen iPhone, but with tapered edges like the Macbook Air.

- 10hrs. Battery life

The Apps

- With fast processor comes complex and more functional apps.

- An example is iWorks for the iPad, it is nearly as functional as the desktop version.

- Keyboard looks great, and keys are as big as a typical apple keyboard.

- Visual presentation of almost all embedded functions look great, together with the multi touch functionality of the screen.

- Some examples are the new Calendar, Phonebook, Map, Photos and the new iBook app

- Legacy iPhone/iPod Touch app run on this device, meaning you don't need to buy previously purchased apps.

- The iPhone/iPod Touch app runs seamlessly, and can be used with the original size or the larger full screen version.

The Bad :

- Slightly heavy on the hand for a e-book reader.

- No multi tasking, meaning no application can be run on the background.

- No camera

- No calls, no SMS, no MMS

- No Flash, this was confirmed when Steve Jobs loaded a WSJ page that had flash, though made no mention about this.

the Specs:

- Runs on Apples 1Ghz, A4 Processor,  Apple's own processor.

- Runs on iPhone OS 3.2

- Comes with a Wifi only and Wifi and 3G versions.

- Comes in 3 storage sizes, 16GB, 32GB, and 16GB

- 30 pin connector similar to iPod and iPhones

- Has Bluetooth and Wifi 802.11n

- 9.7 inch IPS (In plane switching) screen, meaning more viewable range from the device's side

- Accelerometer, Compass, Speaker, Mic and Earphone jack

- Size is 9.56 x 7.47 x 0.5 inches

- Weight is 1.5 to 1.6 pounds

- Accessories to include docking keyboard (similar to apple's keyboard), and a casing that doubles as a kick stand

- Prices for the Wifi only model starts at $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB and $699 for 64GB variant

- Prices for the Wifi with 3G model starts at $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB

- Will be available in the US market in March and Worldwide by April or May

- No announcements on prices for the accessories yet

The Apple iPad Official Video Ad :

The Apple iPad Keynote Part 1

Apple iPad Keynote Part 2



Apple iPad Keynote Part 3



Apple iPad Keynote Part 4