iPad

The Apple iPad, formerly referred to as the Apple Tablet, is a touch-pad tablet computer announced in January 2010, to be shipped in late March (for WiFi-only units) and April (for 3G units). It has internet capabilities running on either WiFi or 3G, and offers an optional dock with a full size mechanical keyboard.

The 3G is provided by AT&T, but comes unlocked with microsim cards on the GSM network. The 3G does not require a long-term contract.

Pricing scheme

WiFi Model

16 GB - $499

32 GB - $599

64 GB - $699

3G Model

16 GB - $629

32 GB - $729

64 GB - $829

iPad Specifications

1GHz Apple A4 processor (custom)

0.5″ thick

1.5 pounds

Display

9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)

Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Sensors

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Input and Output

Dock connector

3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

Built-in speakers

Microphone

SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)

Audio Playback

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

User-configurable maximum volume limit

Battery and Power

Built-in 25Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music

Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Other Specs

802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1

Runs iPhone apps in window or pixel doubling

Hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics

SDK released 1/27/10

Syncs over USB through iTunes, just like iPhone or iPod touch, syncing photos, music, movies, tv shows, contacts, apps, etc.

Offers touch-ready iWork version which includes versions of the Pages, Numbers and Keynote applications at $9.99

Before announcement, the iPad was also rumored to be named the iSlate and the iTablet.