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Apple iPad – Steve Jobs’ New Dream

Steve Jobs, the CEO of ‘Apple’, has launched a new tablet computer, the Apple iPad, which is the new touch screen iPad. Launched in January 2010, the iPad has bridged the gap between two primary computing devices of today – the smart phones and the laptops. The new tablet resembles like a big iPhone.

Features and specifications of Apple iPad

  • Appearance and dimension – The 13.4 mm (half inch) thick Apple iPad is unique in appearance with 9.7 inch multi task display screen and thick black borders on its sides. Its height and width are 242.8 mm (9.56 inches) and 189.7 (7.47 inches) respectively.
  • Weight – The Wi-Fi model weights 1.5 pounds or 0.68 kg and the Wi-Fi + 3G model weighs 1.6 pounds or 0.73 kg.
  • Battery – This iPad has lithium-polymer battery that enables you to watch video, browse the internet on Wi-Fi or listen to music.
  • Memory – Apple iPad comes with in built 6, 32 or 64 GB flash storage.
  • Display – The LED backlit glossy widescreen with multi touch display will help you to use the gadget as you want to. In addition, it has 1024 by 768 pixel resolution and 132 pixels per inch. Moreover, you don’t have to worry about its maintenance as it has fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating.
  • Connectivity – This iPad comes with 2 wireless plans. You need to pay $14.99 for 250 MB a month. You will have to pay $29.99 if you want to go for unlimited use option. The Bluetooth facility is also available in this device.

What you can do with an Apple iPad

Apart from making and receiving calls, you can use your Apple iPad for various other purposes, some of which are discussed below.

  • Watch video – While watching video in large, high resolution screen, you can switch between full screen and widescreen view with a double-tap. Moreover, as there are no keys in the iPad, you’ll get completely engrossed on whatever you’re watching.
  • Listen to music – By using the iTunes icon, you can browse as well as purchase television shows, music, podcasts and even rent or buy movies from your phone. You can also preview songs before buying them. Moreover, with the help of the built in iPod, you can browse songs by artist, album and just tap the songs to play.
  • Read books – The iBooks app lets you to read as well purchase books. Once you purchase a book, it gets displayed on your bookshelf; you just need to tap it and start reading. It is quite easy to read books from this device even in low light.

It can be concluded by saying that you can use this new gadget to read, play, browse and work regardless of whichever field you are in. Moreover, Apple iPad is being offered at an introductory price of $499 and the top Wi-Fi + 3G model is priced at $829. So, you can grab the opportunity and make this gadget your useful companion.