The Apple iPad is official
Steve Jobs finally unleashed a brand new Apple product, the iPad. As expected, it is a slate tablet running on a similar OS as the iPod touch and iPhone, and sporting a multitouch display with a single home button.
Apple iPad specifications:
* Custom 1GHz Apple A4 processor
* 9.7-inch multitouch capacitive display
* 16/32/64GB SSD
* 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accelerometer, integrated compass
* Optional 3G
* 10-hour battery life
* 12.7mm thick
* 681g weight
Of particular note is the screen, which uses IPS (in-plane switching) technology. This is normally found in high-end monitors, which offers extended viewing angles and rich colors. iWork is also available, though you’ll need to fork out US$9.99 for each app (US$30 for the full package). The starting price for the 16GB iPad without 3G connectivity is US$499, US$599 for 32GB and US$699 for 64GB. The 3G versions cost US$130 more.
