Let see first the technical specifications of this small computer with
touch screen. It is very light and elegant, with high-contrast colors and sharp
shapes. Its display has 9.7 inch diagonally, the resolution is 1024-by-768-pixel at 132 ppi (pixels per inch). It has fingerprint resistant oleophobic
coating which saves screen to become smudged quickly – in other words it is
fingerprint resistant. Its storage capacity varies; it is available with 16GB,
32GB, or 64GB flash drive. Processor is 1GHz Apple A4 with high-performance and
low-power system-on-a-chip. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. It is possible to
have a 3G with extra paying also.
Battery is built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable
lithium-polymer; it enables you to
have up to 10 hours of watching the video, listening to music or surfing the
web. It charges via power adapter or USB to computer system. It has inputs and
outputs for microphone, built-in speaker, 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack and dock connector port. On Wi-Fi + 3G model
only it has Micro-SIM card tray
also. It weighs 1.5-1.6 pounds (0.68-0.73 kg).
Now let see what apps
comes it with. You get web browser Safari. You do surfing with your fingers,
and if you rotate the iPad the page will rotate also. Text is sharp and
readable. The second app you get is Mail app – the screen is splitted - one
part has expansive keyboard (when you write message) and in the other you can
see your messages. You also get a photo app – which is simple and intuitive way
to manage your photos. What else – there is a built-in application for watching
all kinds of videos at a very good resolution. iPad has YouTube app specifically designed
for it, with new way of organization of content. YouTube videos, especially HD
videos are displayed with high precision. When you tap video you want to watch
it will appear full screen. Also, tapping appropriate buttons you can pause,
stop or advance a video. If you want to watch video widescreen, just turn iPad
sideways.
iPad is also an iPod.
You manage the application by your fingers, tapping the wanted song.
Application enables you to browse music library by song, artist, album or
composer.
iPod has built-in all
usual applications – such as Calendar, Notes, Contacts.
iTunes app on iPad is place where you can discover
music, rent or buy movies, wirelessly. If you want to buy an application, you
can do that in AppStore, application where you can find thousands of
applications made for iPad. Applications in AppStore are organized by
categories so it is not hard to find what you need. You can see recommendations
for apps so you can decide which one to download.
Finally,
there is app known as Maps. It is navigation tool which uses Google services in
finding the route. It is possible to see locations from different views – you
can see them from above, in a map view, close in a street view, and by
topography in a terrain view. You can search for different locations you’re
interested in – restaurants, landmarks, etc.