January 27th, 2010
You might be aware that Apple just announced a certain little (or not so little depending how you look at it) gadget called the Apple iPad. One only needs a quick glance to realize that it looks like a vastly oversized
Key features
- Magnificent 9.7” capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
- Optional 3G connectivity (data only)
- 1 GHz Apple A4 CPU
iPhone OS 3.2- 16/32/64 GB of onboard storage
- Weight of 680 grams (730 grams for the 3G version)
- Very slim 12.7mm waistline
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- 10 hours battery life and 1 month of stand-by
- Accelerometer and compass
- Compatible with every
iPhone app without any modifications - The cheapest version costs less than an unlocked
iPhone - iBook application
- The keyboard dock (purchased separately) easily converts the iPad into a nettop
Main disadvantages
- It’s not a computer but a big
iPod Touch - No Flash support for the web browser
- No multitasking
- No camera
- No standard USB port (you can get USB connectivity with an accessory but you need to pay extra)
- 130 US dollars (90 euro) for a 3G modem seems pricey
- iTunes required
- No kickstand – it cannot stand on a table without the dock
- Looks pretty easy to drop
