| With much fanfare and hype the Apple iPad was | | | | configuration. The iPad comes with 16, 32, or 64 GB |
| introduced on January 27, 2010. Already the critics | | | | capacity and with either Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and 3G. So the |
| are out in force complaining of the things the iPad | | | | base model with 16 GB and Wi-Fi only sells for $499, |
| doesn't have. Some have even called it a giant iPhone | | | | while the 64 GB model with both Wi-Fi and 3G sells |
| that can't make phone calls. One thing is certain; the | | | | for $829. |
| iPad has all of the Apple panache just as the iPod and | | | | The Features |
| iPhone have, but will it be a big hit or is it a white | | | | Criticism asides, there is a lot to like about the many |
| elephant? | | | | features that the iPad does have. One of the major |
| Click Here To Grab yourself one free Ipad Voucher | | | | features is the ebook reader, iBook, which may end |
| Courtsey of Ticket Machine (Multiple claims not | | | | up being a Kindle killer. It is about the same size as |
| allowed) | | | | the Kindle DX but it is slightly heaver and thicker. The |
| The iPad was introduced as a cross between a | | | | main benefit is the LED backlit color display that all |
| notebook and a smart phone. The Apple disciples | | | | e-ink displays used by dedicated ebook reader's lack. |
| have been eagerly awaiting a tablet computer from | | | | This will make it extremely useful for subscribing to |
| Apple for a long time, so I imagine that it will be a hit | | | | newspapers and magazines as it is no fun reading a |
| with them. For the non-Apple fanatics that took to | | | | magazine on a Kindle in black and white. |
| the iPhone and iPod like ducks to water, I wonder if | | | | Like many ebook readers, the iPad also supports |
| they will embrace the iPad too.iPad Criticism | | | | viewing in portrait and landscape mode. But with the |
| Whenever a big consumer electronics company | | | | email function of the iPad, in landscape you can see |
| comes out with a new and innovative product there | | | | your opened email plus the inbox and when you turn |
| is always criticism. I suppose we are all so used to | | | | the display to portrait the opened email opens to fill |
| technological advances that we are expectant that a | | | | the screen. |
| new electronic device will be the answer to all our | | | | Other Features |
| prayers. After all, a few years ago some people | | | | - Photos - You can use the iPad as a digital photo |
| carried around a cell phone, an iPod, a PDA device or | | | | frame while it's docked or charging. |
| laptop, and a digital camera. So smartphones like the | | | | - Video - You can watch HD moves, YouTube |
| iPhone were welcome as they could almost replace all | | | | videos, podcasts, TV shows, and music videos. You |
| of the individual mentioned devices. | | | | can also switch between widescreen and full screen |
| One of the most common criticisms is the name | | | | with just a double tap of the finger. |
| which many have said is too closely related to a | | | | - iPod and iTunes - You can display album art at full |
| feminine hygiene product prompting the term | | | | size and listen to music with the built-in speakers or |
| iTampon. Maybe they are right and it would have | | | | by the Bluetooth wireless speakers. With iTunes you |
| been better to call it the iTablet or iSlate. The critics | | | | can preview songs before buying and you can sync |
| have also mentioned many functions that they | | | | the iPad with your iTunes library or your computer. |
| believe the iPad should incorporate, like: | | | | - App Store - 140,000 apps from games to business |
| - No integrated USB | | | | are available to buy. |
| - No HDMI port | | | | There are also maps, notes, calendar, contacts, and |
| - No expandable memory | | | | search functions. The battery life is stated at 10 |
| - No camera for photos, video or apps | | | | hours which is enough to watch movies, surf the |
| - No flash support | | | | web, or listen to music. |
| - No streaming video | | | | Summary |
| - No multitasking | | | | So, will the Apple iPad sell like hot cakes? I am sure |
| The Prices | | | | that most of the Apple die-hard fans will immediately |
| Many people were surprised by the low price when it | | | | snap up this latest offering. Only time will tell if the |
| was introduced as they expected a price of $1000. | | | | general public will find this device as irresistible as |
| Others have said that the price is in fact high for | | | | Steve Jobs hopes. Myself, I believe it will take off |
| such a device prompting rumours that Apple will | | | | and only improve with future releases but I will sit on |
| reduce the price very shortly if expected sales are | | | | the fence for a while until I see if they are indeed |
| not forthcoming. | | | | going to reduce the price and wait for the iPad 2! |
| There are in fact various prices depending on the | | | | |