Apple announces the release of ipad on Wednesday. The iPad is a tablet computer announced by Apple on January 27, 2010. It is 0.5-inches thick, weighs 1.5 pounds, and features a 9.7-inch IPS capacitive multitouch display. It is powered by a proprietary 1GHz processor, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and is available in 16, 32, or 64GB flash storage capacities. Additional specs include an accelerometer, compass, speaker, mic, 30-pin Apple dock connector, and 10-hour built-in battery.
Standard apps that come pre-loaded on the device include a mobile Safari web browser, two-pane calendar app, two-pane email app, contacts, notes, Google Maps, media player, photo viewer, iTunes store, and App Store to download third-party applications and games.
How much will it cost? The apple ipad will be available with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB of Flash storage. It will also have wi-fi,bluetooth, speaker, microphone, compass and 30 pin connector to plug into iPod accessories. Price of ipad: $499 for 16GB, non 3G, 32GB would cost $599. 64GB will carry a price tag of $699. For a 3G model, the 16Gb will be for $629, 32GB will cost $729 and 64GB will be priced for $829. [ updated after the first comment, thanks]
The initial response has been mixed, unlike the super 'wah' of apple releases.
starting price of $499 with Wi-Fi, or $629 with a 3G radio.
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