Once again All the BlogSphere heated up with discussions(nearly 20 days back with the release of Nexus-One) on the Apple’s new product called iPad.It is proudly released on Jan 27,2010 by Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
What is iPad?
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- Apple iPad
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- Apple iPad
iPad is a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, playing games, reading e-books, and much more. After the release of iPhone which is a huge success, Apple releases this iPad with a lot of hipes.There are about million tweets on twitter about iPad.This is how iPad is popular on BlogSphere.
Ipad Features
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Safari:

- iPad safari
The Multi-Touch screen on iPad lets you see webpages one page at a time.You have to use your finger to scroll down or to move to the next page.There is also a thumbnail preview of all your web-pages.
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Mail:

- mail on iPad
Mailing in iPad is really a great experience.You don’t need to click anything.By simply rotating your iPad you can do all your work.iPad works with all the most popular email providers, including MobileMe, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, and AOL.
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Photos:

- photos on iPad
With its crisp, vibrant display and unique software features, iPad is an extraordinary way to enjoy and share your photos.You can sync them from your computer, download them from an email, or import them directly from your camera using the optional Apple Camera Connection Kit.
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Video:
The large, high-resolution screen makes iPad perfect for watching any kind of video: from HD movies and TV shows to podcasts and music videos.
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YouTube:
The YouTube app organizes videos so they’re easy to see and navigate.
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iPod:

- iPad iPod
With the iPod app, all your music is literally at your fingertips. Browse by album, song, artist, or genre with a simple flick. To play a song, just tap it.Listen to your music with the powerful built-in speaker or with wired or Bluetooth wireless headphones.
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iTunes:
A tap of the iTunes store icon lets you browse and buy music, TV shows, and podcasts.
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App Store:

- iPad app store
iPad runs almost 140,000 apps from the App Store. Everything from games to business apps and more.
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iBook:

- iBook on iPad
One of the best features in iPad.With this you can read and buy books.The high-resolution, LED-backlit screen displays everything in sharp, rich color, so it’s easy to read, even in low light.
These are the main features of iPad.There are also some other features like Maps,Calender,Contacts,Notes,Home Screen and Spotlight Screen.You can check all these at official website iPad features.
iPad Design
The iPad’s design is really discovering.The design mainly has
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LED-Backlit IPS Display:

- LED-Black IPS Display
It is really a killing feature in iPad.The high-resolution,9.7 inch LED-Backlit IPSIin-Plane Switching) Display shows you the picture with high contrast.This technology has a special feature.You can get a clear-cut,brilliant picture even you look at an angle of 178 degrees.
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Multi-Touch:

- Multi-Touch
The iPad’s Multi-Touch is based entirely on the iPhone’s Multi-Touch technology.But,it is reengineered for the large screen of iPad.You can zoom pictures,movies etc.
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Thin and Light:

- ipad thin
One of the first things you’ll notice about iPad is how thin and light it is. The screen is 9.7 inches measured diagonally. So overall, it’s slightly smaller than a magazine. At just 1.5 pounds and 0.5 inch thin,1 you can take it anywhere. And a slight curve to the back makes it easy to pick up and comfortable to hold.
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Performance:
The A4 chip inside iPad was custom-designed by Apple engineers to be extremely powerful yet extremely power efficient.
These are the main design technologies in iPad.There are also some other technologies like 10 Hours battery life,Wireless,3G,connectivity.And you can check all these at iPad Design official webpage.
TechSpecs
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Size and weight
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 (0.68 kg) Wi-Fi model;1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model -
Capacity3
16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive
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Wireless and cellular
Wi-Fi model
* Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technologyWi-Fi + 3G model
* UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
* GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
* Data only 2
* Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
These are the main Technical Specifications of iPad.You can check all the TechSpecs of iPad here.
iPad is Environmental Friendly
iPad embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to cut environmental impact:
- Arsenic-free display glass
- BFR-free
- Mercury-free LCD display
- PVC-free
- Recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
smoother features in iPad are,
iPad Case

- iPad case
Which protects iPad from damages and also helps in looking iPad in various positions.
iPad Dock

- iPad Dock
iPad Dock allows you to charge your iPad with a 30-pin connector.
iPad Camera Connection Kit

- iPad connectivity kit
With this you can connect your iPod to your Digital Camera and you can import your photos and videos.
iPad USB Power Adapter

- iPad usb cable charger
The 10W USB Power Adapter lets you charge your iPad directly through an electrical outlet. And the 6-foot-long power cable allows you to charge it from an even greater distance.
Pricing

- iPod pricing
Now let us talk about some truths about iPads.Now i will discuss about the benefits and defects in iPad’s.
Benefits
- Multi-Touch
- Greater Performance
- LED-black IPS Display
- Thin and Light
- iBook(A Great feature)
- Support of all Apple iPhone applications.140,000 apps to download and install on your lovely iPad.
Defects
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Limited Security Features:
For example,if the device is stolen,there is no option that can be able to block iPad. That feature is available on the iPhone, and it could be implemented in the iPad over time if enterprise use of the product grows.
- Lack of support for VPN(Virtual Private Networks) or push email.
- Software for the iPad can be downloaded through the App Store, but that doesn’t give for applications to be deployed in a uniform way across an enterprise, said Charles King, principal analyst at Pund-IT. That could result in different versions of software being deployed across different devices.(source infoworld).
So friends,now i think you get a clear review on iPad.Now,if you want to buy iPad you can buy iPad at official website.But you have to sign-up a form.They will intimate you when they are available.Notify me form.
For more information about Apple iPad visit http://www.apple.com/ipad/
