Ringing it at $500 to $830, the newly announced 1.5-pound iPad doesn’t seem to bring much new to the table, despite Apple calling it magical.
https://lastchance.cc/apple-liveblog-revenge-of-the-tablet-5453152%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
But before we get to all of that magic, maybe you should read our take on why it isn’t so magical after all.
https://lastchance.cc/ipad-doubts-a-gamers-problems-with-apples-wonder-machi-5458360%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Here’s a run down of the specs, prices, details of the iPad. Let me know if you find any of the magic. If you want to compare sizes in a chart, check this bad boy out.
https://lastchance.cc/sizing-up-the-apple-ipad-5457550%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
WiFi only models are:
$499 – 16GB
$599 – 32GB
$699 – 64 GB
3G models are:
$629 – 16GB
$729 – 32GB
$829 – 64 GB
Online plans are$14.99 for up to 250 MB of data per month or $29.99 for Unlimited data.
Specs
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 (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology with 178-degree viewing angle
Touch has been reengineered for the iPad to make it “extremely precise and responsive”
1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Capacity
16GB, 32GB, 64GB flash memory
Processor
1 Ghz Apple A4 chip
Sensors
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Battery and Power
Built-in 25Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Input and Output
Dock connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in speakers
Microphone
SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
Buttons and controls
On off, sleep wake switch
Mute
Volume up and down
Home button
Built in Apps
Safari
Photos
Video
YouTube
iPod
iTunes
App Store
iBooks
Maps
Notes
Calendar
Contacts
Home Screen
Spotlight Search
Gaming
The iPad will run “almost all of the apps” designed for the iPhone. You can run any of them in normal size or your can expand them to fill your screen.
https://lastchance.cc/the-ipad-blows-up-iphone-apps-real-good-5458316%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Only two games designed, rather redesigned, for the iPad have been shown off so far: First-person shooter NOVA and Need for Speed: Shift.
https://lastchance.cc/ea-plays-need-for-speed-on-the-ipad-5458317%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Here’s a list of our favorite iPhone games.
https://lastchance.cc/sixteen-games-that-make-iphone-gaming-worthwhile-5455102%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Here’s our hands-on gaming with the new device. And typing on it.
https://lastchance.cc/hands-on-with-apples-ipad-just-the-games-5458393%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
