iPad is one of the most greatest technology that has been developed nowadays. It is a new innovative tablet computer launched by Apple. Since its release on April 2010, Apple has managed to sell around 2 million of iPads. iPad according to Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, is a fractious between smart phones and computer. iPad runs an upgraded version of iOs and controlled by a multi-touch fingertips. In a connectivity purpose, iPad use Wifi network in a combination with 3G data services. iPad does able to connect via dock connector while they do have neither Ethernet networking nor USB ports.
Source: Apple.com
The ability of iPad to combine most of the digital entertainment nowadays has enable them to claimed themselves as one of the most revolutionary tablet computer. As previous products from Apple like iTouch and iPhone, iPad allows us to play music, photos access and connectivity through social networks, ebook, Google maps and million other applications. As one of the main objectives of iPad is to create your life much easier, you can keep online just in your hand. iPad claimed to be a revolutionary tablet computer with fast processor, perfect dimensions, stellar video playback, web surfing and email functionality well exceeds the previous iPhone. According to Walsh 2006, iPad is a form of multimodality with more than one mode. iPad using the combination between images, sound and text, but some analyst argue that iPad has far away from perfect as they are lack of flash support, multitasking, camera for video chat and the virtual keyboard doesn’t have layout options.
For those who consider buying the new revolutionary iPad, it will cost you around $499 for 16 GB, $599 for 32 GB and $699 for 64 GB. Most people believe that the capacity of the iPad is another issue whereby it’s not enough for keeping songs, videos or any other applications on their hand. iPad uses like 2GB for their operation system and 10 GB for other necessary software. Another fact that iPad don’t have external memory slot which making the buyer to think twice before buying this product.
References:
Arisel, 2010, 'Apple iPad: Advantages and Disadvantages’, HubPages, viewed 11 June 2010.
http://hubpages.com/hub/Apple-iPad-Advantages-and-disadvantages
Walsh, M 2006, ‘Textual Shift: Examining the Reading Process with Print, Visual and Multimodal
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Grabham, D & Rivington, J 2010, Apple iPad 3G review, Techradar, viewed online on 11 June 2010
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