Apple unveils its iPad computer

[Netto Azure]

Apple unveils its iPad computer

Steve Jobs has unveiled the new iPad​

Apple has put an end to weeks of fevered speculation by unveiling its long-awaited tablet PC, which it has called the iPad.
Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive unveiled the touchscreen device at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco.
Mr Jobs described the tablet as a "third category" between smartphones and laptops.
The device, which looks like a large iPhone, can be used to watch films, play games and browse the web.
Mr Jobs told an audience of journalists, analysts and industry peers that the device lets people "hold the whole web in your hands".
"What this device does is extraordinary. It is the best browsing experience you have ever had," he said.
The device has a 9.7-inch multi-touch display, allowing people to type directly on to the screen, as well as manipulate pictures and move control the action in games with their fingers.
Apple claim it has a battery life of 10 hours.
It also has the firms iTunes software built in, allowing users to purchase songs and movies straight to the device.
It also allows users to download apps, in a similar way to the iPhone. People with both can synchronise their apps between the two devices.
"We think it's going to be a whole other gold rush for developers," said Scott Forstall, who runs Apple's app division.
Apple revealed that more than 3bn apps have been downloaded from its App store.
The launch puts to rest months of speculation and rumour in the blogosphere.
Apple - famous for its secrecy - had remained silent in the run up to the launch, unwilling to release any details publicly.

Looks like a giant iTouch like my Classmate said. XD

Then again, with iPhone/Touch Apps, we can do SO many things with the IPhone. XD

 

[Façade1]

I want an original product name already. :<

 

[Cherrim]

iSlate was a much better name. iPad reminds me of feminine products and typos. :(

Anyway, I can't say I'm impressed. The hype leading up to the announcement was more exciting than the announcement itself. I am surprised at the low price-point, but when you tack on 3G (which is something I was sure would be in the base model to begin with), it gets pretty hefty. I'll admit I was a little interested from the get-go but there just wasn't anything revolutionary here. It's a big iPod Touch with Kindle-like book support. :/ I'll definitely pass.

 

[Cheesymitten]

It looks like a portable television 8D
But faster than an iTouch and normal laptop..
Am I right?

 

[Netto Azure]

iSlate was a much better name. iPad reminds me of feminine products and typos. :(

Anyway, I can't say I'm impressed. The hype leading up to the announcement was more exciting than the announcement itself. I am surprised at the low price-point, but when you tack on 3G (which is something I was sure would be in the base model to begin with), it gets pretty hefty. I'll admit I was a little interested from the get-go but there just wasn't anything revolutionary here. It's a big iPod
Touch with Kindle-like book support. :/ I'll definitely pass.

Yep, I agree with iSlate. XP

Meh, I guess it's just that we've been promised something like this since the 60's! XDDD

 

[Cherrim]

It looks like a portable television 8D
But faster than an iTouch and normal laptop..
Am I right?

Normal laptop? Ehh, I think I read it was only 1gHz and can't multitask.

I mean, since they pull the ability to multitask (which I assume means it can only have one app up at a time?), yeah, it'll perform those things better but I think I'd rather get a netbook at that price. :/

 

[Netto Azure]

Normal laptop? Ehh, I think I read it was only 1gHz and can't multitask.

I mean, since they pull the ability to multitask (which I assume means it can only have one app up at a time?), yeah, it'll perform those things better but I think I'd rather get a netbook at that price. :/

I would have gotten a Netbook either way. XD

To me it's just something they would use for hospitals and stuff, rather than private use. XD

OR we can get TV's that are that thin. :P

 

[Cheesymitten]

We already have thin Tv's that can be attatched to the seat of a car, unfortunatley you can't play PS2 on most of them x.x

And if it's not fast and can't multitask, surley they'll bring in a new version which will?

 

[.Gamer]

Lol, when I heard the name the first thing that came to my mind was "I'll buy this for my iPeriod...." they should have picked a better name for it imo.

 

[THIRTY-SIX]

I kinda wants one. But have no need for it. :<

 

[The Darkest Gale]

thats not gonna fit in my pocket :x
its an over-sized iphone and ipad sounds like a no7 conditioner xD lol
I thought iphone's already could connect to the internet... and the DSi

 

[Bianca Paragon]

As soon as the Apple Website is ready to take my $829US, I'll be ordering mine. This is what the Netbook Movement SHOULD have been.

 

[Zet]

I'd rather have the best web browsing experience in my pocket, not in my hands so other people can see what I'm doing.

 

[twocows]

What a useless pile of scrap. To quote someone on Slashdot: "It's more than just an iPod touch that won't fit in your pocket...it's also an underpowered netbook with no keyboard. It's the worst of both worlds!" I can't imagine any possible use for this thing; it's a completely unnecessary waste of money.

Also, Steve Jobs is a self-important prick. Steve Wozniak forever.

 

[mikey]

Wow o_o

I think i'll pass on this, I like my iTouch, it's a great size and fits in my pocket.

 

[Gerri Shin]

I already own an iPod touch, and while I do understand that this does have many of the same "features" I'm still thinking I might get one. If nothing else than so that I can read and take notes and books with me to and from future classes. One of my biggest problems is that while I can type and surf a computer however long I want the tension caused by holding a pen and writing for long periods is enough to stop me in my tracks. using a single finger or touch typing on this iPad would be a welcome addition to my arsenal of school utensils.

I'm sure I would be jumping through hoops and counting down the days all the more quickly if some other features I was hoping were in it, but I still have to think that this is a fairly decent alternative to buying a second computer for school use. (especially when it's financial aid helping with the bulk of the purchase)only time will tell whether this product is truly "revolutionary" and I personally won't be able to make a definitive decision on whether it changes the way I treat school stuff until I've had a chance to use it.

I'm rather impressed with the deal on the 3G data plans. If i even wanted to use 3G on my notebook I would have to shell out over 75 more bucks a month for a plan with anywhere near enough allotted bandwidth and high limit that I could use, whereas with the $30 unlimited, that I could easily afford and still have the access I need.

 

[Legobricks]

Everyone already has a laptop and a phone; what a blatant gimmick. :D

 

[.Bullet]

What a useless pile of scrap. To quote someone on Slashdot: "It's more than just an iPod touch that won't fit in your pocket...it's also an underpowered netbook with no keyboard. It's the worst of both worlds!" I can't imagine any possible use for this thing; it's a completely unnecessary waste of money.

Also, Steve Jobs is a self-important prick. Steve Wozniak forever.

I wouldn't call it useless. It's as if Apple combined an iPod Touch and and E-book Reader into one. It'll definitely storm the ebook device market. It wasn't designed to fit in your pocket; it was designed to be held in the hand(s). It's not a netbook. It has a virtual keyboard, which is just as good if not better as a regular one.

If you think this device is useless, at least remember that Steve Jobs did not design much, if any, of it. He presents it.
I do have to agree with you on some points, though. I won't be getting one. My iPhone is more than enough.

 

[twocows]

I already own an iPod touch, and while I do understand that this does have many of the same "features" I'm still thinking I might get one. If nothing else than so that I can read and take notes and books with me to and from future classes. One of my biggest problems is that while I can type and surf a computer however long I want the tension caused by holding a pen and writing for long periods is enough to stop me in my tracks. using a single finger or touch typing on this iPad would be a welcome addition to my arsenal of school utensils.

I'm sure I would be jumping through hoops and counting down the days all the more quickly if some other features I was hoping were in it, but I still have to think that this is a fairly decent alternative to buying a second computer for school use. (especially when it's financial aid helping with the bulk of the purchase)only time will tell whether this product is truly "revolutionary" and I personally won't be able to make a definitive decision on whether it changes the way I treat school stuff until I've had a chance to use it.

I'm rather impressed with the deal on the 3G data plans. If i even wanted to use 3G on my notebook I would have to shell out over 75 more bucks a month for a plan with anywhere near enough allotted bandwidth and high limit that I could use, whereas with the $30 unlimited, that I could easily afford and still have the access I need.

Just get a tablet laptop, it's far more useful and about as expensive. And I can tell you right now that, like 90% of the crap Apple pushes, it's not revolutionary at all, it's just crap people have already invented with better marketing behind it.

 

[s0nido]

It's pretty unnecessary to me. It just looks like an oversized iPhone to me, and it pretty much does the same thing. Besides, for the same price I could get an Asus EeePC T91, which has touch-screen functionality as well, along with Windows XP, a more widely used operating system than what the iPad has.

The operating system of the iPad looks interesting, though. Could this kind of OS be used on an iPhone/iPod Touch as well? I'm kinda bored with iPhone OS right now. :[ And, since it can run apps designed for iPhone OS, wouldn't its operating system work with iPhone/iPod Touch?