After what seemed like an eternity of endless speculation, Apple and Steve Jobs announced the iPad on January 26, 2010. In sleek and shiny form factor, the iPad will come to market as by far the most polished tablet PC released to date. Built by Apple to fill the gap between the iPhone and the notebook computer, the iPad comes with numerous innovations, software developed specifically to take advantage of its interface and size, and is available in a number of configurations.
Alternate Names:
iPad (first generation), iPad 2010
Weight:
1.5 lbs (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model, 1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model
Dimensions:
9.56 inches (242.8 mm) x 7.47 inches (189.7 mm) x 0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
Modes:
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900,1800, 1900 MHz) * 3G models only, data only
Processor:
1 GHz Apple A4
Memory:
16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive (depending on model)
Data Speed (max):
7.2 mbps HSDPA
Display Resolution:
1024 x 768 pixels
Display Type:
LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Battery Type:
25Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Battery Power:
Up to 10 hours web/video/music
Battery Standby:
Up to 1 month
GPS:
Assisted GPS (3G model only)
Audio Formats:
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
Video Formats:
H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
Website Reviews:
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