Apple iPad

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AT&T, Verizon

8/10

768 x 1024 display
9.7 inch display
Multi Touch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Screen Zoom
GPS
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The iPad was introduced as one of the first tablet devices of this generation. It can be thought of as a super-charged iPod touch, with a far larger screen and many more exciting features. The iPad has Apple's 1 GHz A4 system and 512 MB of RAM. You can surf the internet on 802.11 b/g/n WiFi (and 3G for select models) and have 16 to 64 GB of storage depending upon how much you are willing to pay.

This tablet has a 9.7 inch LED backlit display with vibrant colors and excellent brightness. There is some glare, but in general the viewing angles are excellent for a device of that size and thinness. The excellent viewing angles mean that typing and viewing the screen at the same time is not difficult, even in the glare of sunlight.

There are many apps designed specially for the iPad, such as Mail, Calendar, Music, eBook Reader, Pages and games. These applications are far easier to use and view on the iPad compared to the iPod touch due to the larger screen size and nearly full size touch keyboard. The apps are easy to use, and more can be downloaded from the iTunes store. Games are being developed everyday for the iPad, and casual gamers will certainly enjoy playing shooting games and racing games on this device.

Many people were skeptical of the iPad at first, saying that it was nothing more than a larger Touch, however as time as gone on it is clear that this is a unique device on its own. The ability to have almost every computer feature available at the touch of your fingers is truly remarkable. There is now a lot of competition for the iPad, however Apple stole a march on its rivals with the early release of the iPad.

Need To Know: Apple iPad

1. Fast processor and browsing speeds. (The Good)

2. Excellent display. (The Good)

3. No multi-tasking. (The Bad)

4. Only 3G on select, more expensive models. (The Bad)

Prices (Where To Buy)

Apple iPad 1st Generation 16GB, Wi-Fi + 3G, 9.7in - Black (MC349LL/A) (1A) from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$219.95

Apple iPad 1st Generation 32GB, Wi-Fi, 9.7in - Black (MB293LL/A) (G) from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$220.00

Apple iPad 1st Generation 32GB, Wi-Fi, 9.7in - Black (MB293LL/A) (G) from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: USA

$224.95

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Latest Reviews

An excellent tablet that doesn't have any problems recommending

Hubert Nguyen from Ubergizmo (about 1 year ago)

In some ways, Apple has added enough “punch” to keep the competition at bay, while keeping its gross margins comfortable. In fact, the margins should be a bit less because the new iPad is said to cost more to produce than the iPad 2. But regardless of the business strategies, what matters is the... More

The more affordable and straightforward iPad takes on the more expensive but feature packed Xoom

PhoneArena Team from PhoneArena (over 2 years ago)

When you think about tablets, the Apple iPad and Motorola XOOM should be the first two to come into mind because they’re able to provide a satisfying and appropriate tablet experience. Though, pricing is one glaring item that sways people in making an informed purchase – and with that in mind, the $800 cost of the Motorola XOOM places it at the upper end of the spectrum. However, considering that it boasts plenty of features not found with the iPad, like taking photos & videos, video chat, HDMI output, 4G LTE support down the road, the higher pricing may be considered justified to an extent. However, we can't help but admit that the significantly more affordable iPad, which is now a year-old product, comes in at just $630 when similarly equipped with 32GB and 3G connectivity. Looking past the hardware and cost, the platform experience is undoubtedly different between the two as the iPad sticks to its usual straightforward approach, while personalization and presentation are at the utmost top of the list with the XOOM. On the surface, it’s clear that Android 3.0 Honeycomb is the truly optimized tablet experience since its overall appearance and characteristics differ from what we see on smartphones. But with the iPad, it still retains the iPhone’s original look and feel of the platform – which isn’t particularly tailored for tablets, although still quite usable. However, we actually see a lot more third party apps available with the iPad that are tablet friendly. All in all, if you want to experience a respectable tablet without spending a whole lot of cash, then you should consider the now quite affordable at $399 iPad 16GB Wi-Fi, which got discounted recently thanks to the introduction of its successor, or the $529 iPad 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G if you need more connectivity. On the other hand, if you're ready to spend more money for a tablet, and want to experience a modern-looking user interface the Google way, then the XOOM will do the job for you. However, do not forget that the iPad 2 is right around the corner, adding more functionality and setting new standards in the design field.

Read original review at PhoneArena.

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iPad succeeds to fill the gap between smartphone and netbook

Vincent Nguyen from SlashGear (over 2 years ago)

For everyone, then? No, of course not, but that’s a pretty unrealistic criteria for success. Ask, instead, whether Apple have succeeded in delivering the elusive middle device, the thing that slots into the tricky niche between smartphone and notebook. Remember, too, that such a niche isn’t necessarily... More

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