Apple i Pad

The Apple iPad, formerly referred to as the Apple Tablet, is a touch-pad tablet computer announced in January 2010, to be shipped on April 3rd (for WiFi-only units) and late-April (for 3G units). It has internet capabilities running on either WiFi or 3G, and offers an optional dock with a full size mechanical keyboard.

The 3G is provided by AT&T, but comes unlocked with microsim cards on the GSM network. The 3G does not require a long-term contract.

Pricing scheme

WiFi Model

• 16 GB - $499 *32 GB - $599 *64 GB - $699

3G Model

• 16 GB - $629*32 GB - $729*64 GB - $829

iPad Specifications

• 1GHz Apple A4 processor (custom)
• 0.5″ thick
• 1.5 pounds

Display

• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor
• Compass

Input and Output

• Dock connector
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
• Built-in speakers
• Microphone
• SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)

Audio Playback

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit

Battery and Power

• Built-in 25Whr rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
• Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Other Specs

• 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1
• Runs iPhone apps in window or pixel doubling
• Hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics
• SDK released 1/27/10
• Syncs over USB through iTunes, just like iPhone or iPod touch, syncing photos, music, movies, tv shows, contacts, apps, etc.
• Offers touch-ready iWork version which includes versions of the Pages, Numbers and Keynote applications at $9.99

Before announcement, the iPad was also rumored to be named the iSlate and the iTablet.

Milestones

• 
  iPad — Pre-order estimate 152,000 units during the first weekend. Estimate 1 million in sales the first week it ships to stores. (3/15/10) ¹
  Posted 3/15/10 at 10:19am via businessinsider.com

Screenshots

Above: iPad with keyboard dock
Uploaded: 1/27/10

Above:

iPad demo

Added: 1/27/10

Sources

Weekend iPad Pre-Order Estimate: 152,000 Sold