THE IPADDAVID JARA SÁNCHEZ

INTRO

After years of rumors, Apple has presented its long-awaited IPAD, a tablet that aims to fill the gap between the iPhone and the MacBook through a hyper version of the first that combines the best of both designs: the iPhone's multi-front aluminum rear of the MacBook.

Technical Specifications

Processor: 1Ghz A4 (developed by Apple).

Screen: 9.7inch 1024 x 768 resolution.

HD: 16 to 64 GB. IPAD has accelerometer,

compass, GPS, speakerphone, microphone and WiFi wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) 802.11n that is extended with a second model to the 3G option.

Size and weight Height: 9.56 inches (242.8 mm) Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm) Thickness: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm) Wight: 1.5 pounds (.68 kg) Wi-Fi model; 1.6 pounds (.73 kg) Wi-Fi

+ 3G

Operating System and Applications

OS: Unofficially called IPAD OS.Applications: Mail and Notes Safari Web browser iCal and Agenda Maps App Store iTunes iPhoto iBooks Brushes iWork

Games

Among the games listed are worth highlighting the first-person shooter Nova de Gameloft, a version with improved graphics and controls with respect to the equivalent of iPhone, and Need for Speed Shift of Electronic Arts, definitely better than any iPhone.

Accesories

iPad Case iPad Keyboard

Dock iPad Camera

Connection Kit iPad USB Power

Adapter

Prices

iPAD model

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB

Wi-Fi $499 $599 $699

Wi-Fi + 3G

$629 $729 $829

DISADVANTAGES

It is very portable, if you compare it to an iPhone or iPod. Do not bring a base to support the writing and must be put

on a flat surface. The dock or base sold separately, as well as a keyboard, unless you want to use digital.

It is not as powerful a computer (RAM, processor, video card) as a Macbook Pro.

No webcam. No Camera for photos or videos. You cannot play Flash. No USB port for connecting flash drives, pen drives. Not Multitask (Multitasking, several programs running at the

same time). Need to buy extra connectors to connect a keyboard, a

camera or an SD card.

CONCLUSIONS

If you want a laptop for work, better save for a MacBook Pro which is much better (or a laptop of your choice). IPAD is just one more gadget, its needs to be connected to "a computer" as an iPhone. An IPAD not be the main computer instead of your home could be a MacBook Pro with no problems.

If you want a reader of digital books, e-books, do not waste your money on a kindle or models of other brands, the IPAD is the best device for this.

If you want a Netbook, a small laptop with fewer features, better if you buy something really cool like the IPAD.