iPad-a cutting-edge tablet computer
The research of Apple never fall asleep satisfied with all of their products are to be the trend; call it the iPhone, iPod, and MacBook Air. When its competitors are busy struggling to make similar products, they have a step further with a new product.
The latest Apple Gadget, currently, is the iPad-a cutting-edge tablet computer. The boss, Steve Jobs proudly introduced him on, an exhibition event in San Francisco, us, last week.
According to Jobs, iPad into mobile device technology categories, IE not mere third smart phone and also not just a laptop, but in between.
"the iPad is smarter and have much more than the capabilities of smart phones, as well as a lot more fun and feels more intimate than a laptop," he explained. "You guys can use it to read books, play computer games, and watching videos."
Then, Apple's iPad team explains, will be sold at prices ranging from 499 US dollars (about $ 4.7 million). Just know, that price is apparently much lower than the forecast of analysts, i.e. 1,000 US dollars. Apple is planning to start selling iPad to different countries (including Indonesia) within a period of two months in advance.
Specifications
the iPad has a relatively light weight, which is about 1.5 pounds (approx. 680 grams), 0.5 inches thick, and have a touch screen technology of 9.7 inches diagonally. She was sold to the hard disk that facilities vary, ranging from 16, 32, of up to 65 GB as well as having a connection Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built-in. it is also equipped with a rechargeable battery lasting up to 10 hours and was able to standby up to one month without the need for in-charge.
Its function is not less with netbook in work, access to multimedia, and surf the web. Inside are iTunes and iBook application for reading e-books and download e-books directly from the internet.
The pros and Cons
Several Parties welcomed the arrival of the iPad. One of them, Raven Zachary, an observer from The 451 Group. He rated the new Apple products this once as a substitute for a laptop cocol, especially since Apple also sells a complete dock with built-in keyboard.
However, observers from Forrester Research, James McQuivey, admitted to not believe that the iPad can convince the consumers to buy it. For him, the iPad has a number of weaknesses, such as less displays of social features, such as a way of sharing photos, videos amateur, and the books user recommendations.
Russ Wilcox, President and CEO of E-Ink, was also pessimistic towards the iPad. His opinion, the candidate potential buyers have been many who have laptops. They no longer need the iPad.Furthermore, he says, the Apple tablet computer made it less practical.
"You need two hands to carry it. It uses a display with backlit and too expensive to distribute to each person at home, "he said.
What do you think?
