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The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop.

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  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    April 2, 2010 | 8:57 PM PDT

    The Good: In an act of aggressive tech convergence, Apple has consolidated your Netbook, e-reader, gaming device, photo frame, and iPod into an elegant, affordable supergadget. Features such as Bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, movie rentals, 10 hours of battery life, optional 3G wireless, and the most-celebrated App Store on the planet have us pretty worked up.

    The Bad: The iPad's large size is as much a hindrance as it is an advantage. As a jack-of-all-trades and a master of few, the iPad can't entirely mimic many of the specialized products it seeks to replace. The iPad's lack of front or rear cameras, Flash support, and integrated HD video output already have us pining for next year's model.

    The Bottom Line: The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop.

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Price Range: $513.00 - $599.99

  • Manufacturer: Apple
  • Part number: MB294LL/A

General

  • Product Type
    Tablet
  • Operating System
    Apple iOS 4

Display

  • Type
    9.7 in IPS TFT active matrix - LED backlight
  • Display Resolution
    1024 x 768
  • Touchscreen
    Yes

Memory

  • Flash Memory
    64 GB

Processor

  • Processor
    Apple A4
  • Processor Clock Speed
    1 GHz

Communications

  • Wireless Connectivity
    802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR

Location

  • GPS Navigation
    None

Multimedia

  • Supported Digital Video Formats
    MPEG-4 SP (up to 640x480), H.264 Main Profile Level 3.1 (up to 720p)
  • Max External Resolution
    1024 x 768
  • Audio
    Microphone , Speaker
  • Supported Digital Audio Formats
    AAC, WAV, AIFF, Protected AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, Audible

EBook Reader

  • Supported Text Formats
    HTML, PDF, DOC, RTF, TXT, DOCX
  • Supported Still Image Formats
    TIFF, PPT, JPEG, GIF, PPTX

Expansion and Connectivity

  • Interfaces
    1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 30-pin dock connector

Battery

  • Technology / Form Factor
    Lithium polymer
  • Capacity
    25 Wh
  • Run Time (Up To)
    10 hour(s)

Miscellaneous

  • Sensors
    Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor
  • Features
    Bluetooth
  • Included Accessories
    Power adapter
  • Cables Included
    1 x USB adapter

Dimensions & Weight

  • Width
    7.5 in
  • Depth
    0.5 in
  • Height
    9.6 in
  • Weight
    1.5 lbs

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • OS Required
    Apple MacOS X 10.5.8 or later, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature
    32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
    95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating
    5 - 95%
  • Min Storage Temperature
    -4 °F
  • Max Storage Temperature
    113 °F
  • Max Altitude Operating
    9840 ft

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