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Just a few hours ago, ended the official presentation of Apple, led by its permanent ideological inspirer and leader Steve Jobs. As usual, the event was being prepared thoroughly. During the day the building was subjected to “Apple” design, but the opening day visitors were given a table with snacks.

But this is not important. Waiting for new products from Apple, and as usual, the company did not disappoint. The main and only submitted a new device has a tablet. Developers christened it simple and clear – iPad, and not iSlate and iTablet, as previously thought.

As it turns out, Apple had planned to create not just a regular Tablet PC, and the device, which could occupy different segments of the market and be used not only by ordinary users, but also in business structures.

Corporate users might find the built-in calendar, organizer for the conduct of business notes, as well as the system A-GPS-navigation with support for Google Maps (only for options with 3G).

In addition, the expected equipment iPad module for use with cellular networks that significantly expand the possibilities of its use, not limiting them to available Wi-Fi network.

Most consumers will obviously will be thrilled to play the video, work with the Internet, listen to music, working with mail and, of course, play.

Little about the technical part. The device has a touch screen with a diagonal of 9.7 inches, executed on IPS technology and support for touch-control «multitouch».

In mid-2008, Apple acquired Palo Alto Semiconductor (PA Semi) for $ 278 million dollars. Apparently, even before the organization deals with Steve Jobs had the idea of establishing such a device, and to ensure stable production and partial independence in the delivery of the needed components, it was decided to acquire their own manufacturer of processors.

In iPad used processor, code-named Apple A4 and 1 GHz. As in the case with the iPhone, the device integrates the volume of flash-memory for user data. It will range from 16 to 64 gigabytes depending on the configuration and cost.

From communication tools in the basic model announced availability of the wireless adapter, Wi-Fi standard, 802.11n, and Bluetooth module version 2.1 with EDR.

In the load will be present compass, accelerometer, speaker, microphone, and a 30-pin connector, which will connect the interface cable to synchronize with your PC or Mac, similar to that used for the iPhone.

Not disappoint and declared characteristics of the power supply subsystem. Pledged to 10 hours of battery life with regular battery and up to one month stay in sleep mode. Housing iPad back will be made of aluminum, which will increase its strength.

Of course, Apple could not help but draw attention to the rapidly growing segment of electronic books. Most manufacturers in its range of devices are worth about 300-400 dollars, which are equipped with black and white screen but viewing the text can still listen to music.

In iPad embedded application for reading electronic books and run the corresponding store. But the question the appearance of a Russian literature remains in question.

Especially for the announcement of the device, the programmers of the company created a mobile version of the editor of iWork, which allow to create text documents, presentations and spreadsheets.

It is worth dwelling on models iPad. First of all, for models with built-in GSM / UMTS-module will not initially entered the lock on the support of a particular provider of communications services. That is part of the modem will work with any mobile network in any country in the world.

With specific regard to the models themselves, the whole line is divided into two series with 3G module and without it. In each row there are three options, which differ in amount of built-in solid-state memory: 16, 32 and 64 gigabytes.

Earlier suggestions were made about the cost close to $ 1000 dollars. However, the basic version, as it turned out, would cost only $ 499. And this, in turn, means that most manufacturers of electronic books with limited functionality at risk of losing their market share amid the much more versatile device from Apple.

Without the accessories that make life easier for the owner, the successful launch of their new solutions simply can not take place. However iPad introduced a new wireless Bluetooth-keyboard, serving as the base, a special cover to protect against mechanical damage when being transported, non-resident holder to use the device as a photo-frame or “standing” video player.

Presumably, the audience was shown a preliminary model, because it was announced the launch of the sale of basic models in the United States only two months later, and versions with 3G-module – in three.

Contrary to the skeptical attitude of many analysts and potential customers, this time, Apple managed to produce yet another mini-revolution, providing universal device for quite a reasonable price, with no contractual obligations. iPad is: video and audio player, electronic book, GPS-navigator, business organizer and a game console – in one case. And given the figures in the 75 million users of iPod and iPhone, you can confidently say that the new product will find its niche and become very popular, at least among the existing army of fans. Currently for iPad ready: Sony Ericsson App Store, Book Store iBookstore and familiar to many – iTunes Store.

From the observed shortcomings, it is worth noting the absence of a camera, it will not allow photographs, as well as the application for sending SMS / MMS. Contrary to expectations, the screen in iPad is not LED, but this approach to reduce the final cost. The existing IPS-matrix resolution is 1024×768 pixels, which is small enough, and the aspect ratio of 4:3, respectively, and not 16:9 widescreen format. About multi-tasking during the presentation, too close, even though the processor is used very productive, both for the finalized operating system iPhone OS 3.2. That it is the software foundation novelties. However, application developers still need to optimize the program for the new platform, a special SDK is already available for download from Apple.

Appears, was missed another important point, which is nowhere mentioned. Judging by the specifications and the silence of the official site (not counting the inscriptions Data Only), a new iPad can not be used as a phone, but only for data transmission. This is done explicitly in order not to create competition iPhone. In this case it is the first nail into the future “coffin popularity” device. Considering that the fastest 3G-network received the mass distribution is mainly abroad, in the territory of the CIS prospects for the product in question, some, like similar functions on the decisions of the NOKIA Series N.

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