What is iPad?

Apple announced their next major hardware release yesterday and it’s name is the iPad. If you were following the live coverage of the Apple event, you may have got much of the details, but for everyone else, most of these details are a little bit mind-boggling, so I’ll try to clear things down to the basics.

What Is It?

Quite simply it works like a cross somewhere between an iPhone and a full laptop. With the touch screen, you are able to browse online, use apps, play music, watch videos and play games. It won’t be capable of making calls, though given its size, that is probably for the best.

How Big Is It?

Height – 9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
Width – 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
Depth – .5 inch (13.4 mm)
Weight – 1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model; 1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi 3G model
Screen Size – 9.7 inches diagonal (1024×768 resolution)

Precisely how Long Is The Battery Life?

According to Apple, 10 hrs of active use on a single charge, or 30 days in standby mode.

How Much Would It Cost?

16 GB – $499 (with 3G – $629)
32 GB – $599 (with 3G – $729)
64 GB – $699 (with 3G – $829)

Precisely how Can 3G Connectivity Work?

Specific models of the iPad will contain 3G built in, letting you access the web without WiFi. To access 3G, nevertheless, you will have to pay for a monthly service fee of $14.99 for up to 250MB of data or $29.99 for unlimited data. The iPad is unlocked, which means different carriers are going to be viable.

What Apps May Run On It?

Any app which is already on the App Store will work on the iPad. Those apps created for use on the iPhone is only going to use up a small part of the screen, or they can be blown up to complete size with a few visual degradation. There will also be iPad-exclusive apps that are made to benefit from the larger screen and will probably appear just like crisp as they would on a standard pc. Here is a list of iPad-exclusive apps which will appear pre-loaded on the device:

Safari
Mail
Photos
Video
YouTube
iPod
iTunes
App Store
iBooks
Maps
Notes
Calendar
Contacts
Home Screen
Spotlight Search

When Is The iPad release date?

The models of the iPad lacking 3G connectivity is going to be in shops at the end of March, whereas 3G-connected models will be available at the end of April.