Months long rumors are finally over and here is one of the most anticipated device of the year, the true Apple Tablet… called iPad, kinda odd name though. Thinking of it as oversize iPhone, with 1024 x 768 screen resolution and kinda weighty.
Ipad receive mix reaction by readers at engadget and gizmodo who anticipate the iPad to be revolutionary product, but it turn out.. not really up to what is expected. The rant mostly due to the lack of camera, flash support, multitasking and on screen typing.
According to apple “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® (www.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”
So basically, iPad comes with 2 flavor, with Wifi model and with 3G model, plus the various size 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Count that together, you have six model to choose from.
Ipad is running on iPhone OS latest version, V 3.2. In addition to iTune, App Store just like an iPhone, it comes with iBookStore as well.
Powering iPad is custom 1Ghz Apple A4 chip , and ARM family processor which some said is equivalent with Snapdragon or Tegra found in Nexus One or HTC HD2. The battery can lasted for 10 hours and 1 month standy.
For us in Malaysia, we still in the dark how iPad is going be distributed here. I’m hoping that it will be sold via Apple Malaysia Store for both model with Wifi/3G version although some that prefer to have it with 3G data could get it from carrier.
At the mean time, check the hand-on video below from engadget, as well as iPad official video which showcase the iPad’s feature in very interesting ways. Or Visit Ipad page.
Hands-on Video (Engadget)
Apple iPad Official Video
