After much anticipation, Steve Jobs finally unveiled Apple’s tablet computer, now properly titled, iPad. The iPad is set for release later this spring, and will provide consumers with the perfect middle ground between Apple’s MacBook Pro and Apple’s iPhone. Apple has at last answered consumer’s call to provide a tablet PC that actually satisfies. This is not the technology industry’s first attempt at a tablet computer, but it is certainly the first attempt made by Apple. And as a leader in the technology industry, we can expect great things from the iPad.
A perusal of Apple’s Website provides a cursory look at the new iPad. And the first thing worth mentioning is that the iPad will be available to consumers at under $500. This means that at less than half the cost of a MacBook Pro, consumers can avail themselves of the Web browsing benefits that were once available only on notebook computers. But cost-efficiency is just one of the advantages that the new iPad will provide. The list of benefits is sure to be lengthy, and consumers will no doubt line up to purchase the new tablet computer.
The new iPad is marketed as “The best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video. Hands down.” Furthermore, Apple goes on to say that “All of the built-in apps on iPad were designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen. And they work in any orientation. So you can do things with these apps that you can’t do on any other device.” What is it that will make these claims come to life? Let’s now take a look at some of the specifics that will surely make the iPad a one of a kind.
Safari Web Browser has been customized for the new iPad to provide consumers with the most intuitive Web experience possible. The iPad screen is fully multi-touch, so iPad users need not rely on a mouse or touch pad to navigate the Web. Rather, iPad users utilize their fingers to get around the Web, so the iPad is certain to be the most intuitive Web device on the market. Moreover, the multi-touch screen is highly functional in both portrait and landscape mode, so by simply rotating the iPad, the Web page will change directions and fit the screen.
The iPad is also sure to provide consumers with the best way to send and receive email. Email is available in both landscape and portrait mode, and iPad users are able to create and respond to emails by using the large on-screen keypad. In this regard, the iPad provides consumers with the perfect hybrid – in many regards the iPad is iPod Touch meets MacBook Pro. Every possible command that consumers need to send and receive email can be performed with simple finger executions on the highly responsive touch screen. The iPad is quite literally the most intuitive email device available.
In addition to browsing the Web and handling email, the iPad is in a class of its own when it comes to storing and viewing photographs. The screen has a remarkably brilliant display that provides consumers with the utmost in photography viewing. The iPad is the perfect device for photography enthusiasts.
The iPad is scheduled to be available for shipment some time next month. Consumers should prepare themselves for the revolution.