The iPad is here. This is what we know so far. We’ll update as we learn more.
The specs:
Size:
- Height: 9.56 inches (242.8 mm)
- Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm)
- Depth: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm)
- Weight: 1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model
- 1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model
Display:
9.7-inch IPS (in-plane switching) display
LED-backlit glossy widescreen
178-degree viewing angle
1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
Full capacitive multi-touch screen with fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
(More on Techland: Hands-on With Apple iPad)
Processor:
1 GHz Apple A4 custom silicon chip (Apple’s own advanced chip)
Capacity:
16GB, 32GB, 64GB Flash
16GB, 32GB, 64GB SSD
Wireless and Cellular:
Wi-Fi 802.11 (Automatically locates available Wi-Fi)
Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR (provides connectivity to accessories like wireless headphones or a wireless keyboard)
3G Version operates at a speed of up to 7.2 Mbps
Battery, Sensor, Etc.:
Accelerometer and compass. 30-pin connector, speaker microphone (30-pin dock connector is where the iPad connects to its dock, Camera Connection Kit or Keyboard Dock.
Battery life is 10 hours with a month of standby power
Aluminum and glass hardware
(More on Techland: Apple iPad Liveblog)
Apps:
Third-party apps
SVP of iPhone software
140,000 apps avail
iPad is built to run every app without any modifications (Apps are automatically scaled up if you want otherwise they run in an iPhone sized box in the middle of screen)
Requirements:
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port OR PC with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later OR Windows 7, Windows Vista; Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 9.0 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
iTunes Store account
Internet access
Environmental Impact:
Arsenic free
BFR-free
Mercury-free
PVC-free system
Recyclable
iBook:
Will function with new iBook Store for e-reading
Photos in b&w and color
(More on Techland: A Gallery of Apple’s Hits and Misses)
iWork:
$9.99 each for Numbers, Keynote, Pages
Compatible with iWork ’09 mac versions
Allows you to import Microsoft Office docs
Available in the apps store
Inputs & Outputs:
Dock connector
SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
USB ports (will sync with iPods)
Power button at top
No camera
Audio:
Built-in speaker
3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in microphone
Wi-Fi 3G, Two different data plans:
1. 250MB for $15/month
2. Unlimited data for $29.99/month
Deal with AT&T, but NO CONTRACT.
You can activate directly through the iPad. (No store visits)
Pricing:
Wi-Fi:
16GB is $499
32GB is $599
64GB is $699
Wi-Fi + 3G
16GB is $629
32GB is $729
64GB is $829
iPads shipping in 60 days, 3G (that comes unlocked) shipping in 90 days
International pricing coming in June or July
Accessories:
Dock
Keyboard
Case that wraps around and serves as a stand