The iPad is here
"iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
iPad features 12 next-generation Multi-Touch applications. Every app works in both portrait and landscape, automatically animating between views as the user rotates iPad in any direction. The precise Multi-Touch interface makes surfing the web on iPad an entirely new experience, dramatically more interactive and intimate than on a computer. Reading and sending email is fun and easy on iPad's large screen and almost full-size "soft" keyboard. Import photos from a Mac, PC or digital camera, see them organized as albums, and enjoy and share them using iPad's elegant slideshows. Watch movies, TV shows and YouTube, all in HD or flip through pages of an e-book you downloaded from Apple's new iBookstore while listening to your music collection.
iPad runs almost all of the over 140,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone or iPod touch. The iTunes Store gives you access to the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over 11 million songs, over 50,000 TV episodes and over 8,000 films including over 2,000 in stunning high definition video. Apple also announced the new iBooks app for iPad, which includes Apple's new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device. The iBookstore will feature books from major and independent publishers.
Apple also introduced a new version of iWork for iPad, the first desktop-class productivity suite designed specifically for Multi-Touch. With Pages, Keynote and Numbers you can create beautifully formatted documents, stunning presentations with animations and transitions, and spreadsheets with charts, functions and formulas. The three apps will be available separately through the App Store for $9.99 each.
iPad syncs with iTunes just like the iPhone and iPod touch, using the standard Apple 30-pin to USB cable, so you can sync all of your contacts, photos, music, movies, TV shows, applications and more from your Mac or PC. All the apps and content you download on iPad from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore will be automatically synced to your iTunes library the next time you connect with your computer.
iPad's brilliant 9.7-inch, LED-backlit display features IPS technology to deliver crisp, clear images and consistent color with an ultra-wide 178 degree viewing angle. The highly precise, capacitive Multi-Touch display is amazingly accurate and responsive whether scrolling web pages or playing games. The intelligent soft keyboard pioneered on iPhone takes advantage of iPad's larger display to offer an almost full-size soft keyboard. iPad also connects to the new iPad Keyboard Dock with a full-size traditional keyboard.
iPad is powered by A4, Apple's next-generation system-on-a-chip. Designed by Apple, the new A4 chip provides exceptional processor and graphics performance along with long battery life of up to 10 hours.* Apple's advanced chemistry and Adaptive Charging technology deliver up to 1,000 charge cycles without a significant decrease in battery capacity over a typical five year lifespan.**
iPad comes in two versions-one with Wi-Fi and the other with both Wi-Fi and 3G. iPad includes the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi, and the 3G versions support speeds up to 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA networks. Apple and AT&T announced breakthrough 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad with easy, on-device activation and management.
Continuing Apple's dedication to designing and creating environmentally responsible products, each iPad enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy-efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. iPad contains no brominated flame retardants and is completely PVC-free.
Apple today released a new Software Development Kit (SDK) for iPad, so developers can create amazing new applications designed to take advantage of iPad's capabilities. The SDK includes a simulator that lets developers test and debug their iPad apps on a Mac, and also lets developers create Universal Applications that run on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in late March worldwide for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be available in April in the US and selected countries for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store (Apple.com), Apple's retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. International pricing and worldwide availability will be announced at a later date. iBookstore will be available in the US at launch.
*Apple tested wireless battery life by browsing web pages and receiving email over an AirPort network, never letting the system go to sleep during the test, and keeping the display at half brightness. This is a typical scenario of use on the go, resulting in a battery performance number that is very relevant to mobile users.
**A properly maintained iPad battery is designed to retain 80 percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to 1,000 recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.
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Josh
You can't even run multiple apps together, which is f*cking terrible. My Blackberry can successfully run 10-12 apps simultaneously and still run smoothly. Not on the iMaxi. Want to listen to tunes while you're playing solitaire? Too f*cking bad
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
Null and Void.
Give me an iPad.
2 years agoby @soylentgreenFlag
spynet315
AND it can't use flash, making it useless as a web browser.
2 years agoby @spynet315Flag
spynet315
It looks really neat, and if it were ALOT cheaper I'd buy it. It just doesn't have any really practical use, does it? I already have a laptop that does all the stuff that the iPad can do and more. It would need alot more unique features to make this really worth it. I'm better off just getting the iPhone.
2 years agoby @spynet315Flag
Err
i had to use a hp tablet pc several years ago on a project for work and they were convenient for that purpose, but i shant be purchasing a tablet pc for home use, i simply don't need or want one.
all those folks who absolutely must have the newest shiniest (fill in the blank here) are gonna love this thing though.
2 years agoby @err2005Flag
justinishulk
has to be on AT&T?... or it can get unlocked?
2 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
Stiles
The bad news is:
1.) Locked into App Store
2.) Reading eBooks on a Glossy bright display, I think not.
3.) Can't install Firefox
4.) Flash???
5.) No Micro$haft Office (As much as I am not a fan, you need this support)
6.) No Voice/Cam (skype, etc)
7.) AT&T
2 years agoby @stilesFlag
Stiles
more free advertising for apple.
it's a gorgeous looking product - bu do we really need it?
2 years agoby @stilesFlag
Batman Rules !!!
Badass. iPhone on steroids :P
2 years agoby @the-fallenFlag
Illuminati
Looks good, but seems like a web browsing iTouch.
But more importantly; HEY MOVIEWEB, i come here for my MOVIE news...i got cnet and epn for my gadget news!
2 years agoby @illuminatiFlag
ParkWilliams
It's basically an iPhone the size of a laptop...There's so little practicality.
2 years agoby @azadorFlag
Josh
Come see the latest over-hyped, underwhelming, pretentious product from Apple!
What a conceptually terrible idea. Who is going to buy this when they already have a laptop and a smartphone? You really want to lay something flat and stare down at it while you type? Hello neck strain. Really? Why not just build a touchscreen into an macbook; typing on a touchscreen is way more of a pain in the ass than typing on a physical keyboard.
I can already do all those things on my BlackBerry. iPad...what's next, the itampon?
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
mystery-man
it seems pretty coll but yea the names kinda dumb they shoulda called it like icom or sumthin that sounds cooler
2 years agoby @nivleFlag
Jimmy440
Looks just like a large iPod touch/iPhone. I'll need to get my hands on one to see whether or not it's worth my purchase. I mean I already have an iPhone, so I'll need to check this out.
2 years agoby @jimmy440Flag
SCREENWRITER
Uhhhh....am I on the wrong MOVIEWEB?
2 years agoby @the-screenwriterFlag
justinishulk
i am from jamaica and this has to be on AT&T just like iPhone?.... Jamaica don't have any AT&T... that mean i can't get if don't have AT&T?.....
2 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
I'm not AT&T...
An dhow is this movie news... besides what Comrade pointed out.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
Johnnyblaze09
This one is lighter and much portable than notebook's / laptop's... unlimited supply of information /if you know where to go/ no need to carry books this March... this is much better, yeah, can bring it anywhere too, especially in research... with same features as iPod... with bigger display... I'll set out money for this...
2 years agoby @johnnyblaze09Flag
I AM FRATSON
F*ck this. I wont purchase anything that relies on AT&T. Apple is the powerhouse with these toys they keep coming out with. Cut your exclusivity ties and release to all mobile networks, giving yourselves a wider consumer base to work with.
Dont get me wrong, looks awesome and sweet, but anything attached to AT&T can smfd.
2 years agoby @iamfratsonFlag
Diaigma
You and me both, Brian.
Wake me when the iHolopad comes out. I'll be interested then :P
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Brian
I need to get iPAID!
2 years agoby @brianFlag
PhxtonyMex
I was hopping to go tomorrow to buy one right away! Now i have to wait till march? its ok, ill update my iphone 3g to a 3gs on march and then get the ipad.
2 years agoby @phxtonymexFlag
justinishulk
i love the all apple mac computers.... i will get ONE! and i don't care what everybody say about this
2 years agoby @justinishulkFlag
CelluloidDreams
Who can afford this!?!?!
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
WiseGuy
Im hoping that I get one of these for my birthday. If not Ill save up to buy one.
2 years agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
I was expecting something different
ITt's just a big itouch
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
XSSIV
Methinks you guys miss the point...
Regardless of what Apple does to SELL the movies, I can rip my discs and put them on this thing (like I already do with my iPod Touch and Classic) and take them anywhere.
The ability to transcode to that device within about 30 min and go anywhere at any time is a major change in how we consume media.
2 years agoby @xssivFlag
Garret
I want one, but will wait till the price goes down, well too expensive at the moment... but I want one, lol
2 years agoby @garretbyrneFlag
The Dark Knight
@spynet315
YEA how does it
2 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
spynet315
I fail to see how this pertains to movies or movie news.
2 years agoby @spynet315Flag