The Apple iPad Hype
Feb 6th, 2010 by Neo
Since I was just talking about Megan Fox in Armani underwear, it’s only fair that I mention the other huge event of 2010, the launch of Apple iPad.
OK the future’s here! Well, not exactly the future, but pretty much what you can expect from high-tech laptops of the future has been epitomized and unveiled by Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
Eagerly awaited, brilliantly unleashed, the iPad looks like a big iPhone, but most experts would say not quite as good as expected.
Starting from USD499 (for 16GB) it is affordable enough for most Americans to buy as a second or more portable laptop. But what can you store for 16GB these days huh?
Like the iPhone there are a bundle of cool applications and software with it. Hold and work it in any direction, and it functions with a virtual keyboard!
Cool or what?
Conventional keyboards, take a step back! Slide and unlock the iPad, and watch YouTube files in HD and exceptional quality, flick through albums with the iPhoto, listen to music that plays with an enhanced version of the iTunes, and explore super-fast connection for GoogleMaps. Powered by Apple’s very own 1GHz A4 Processor, this comes as little surprise.
iPhone applications run smoothly on this amazing tablet PC, and if you are a fan of gaming, expect super-clear graphic images with outstanding video acceleration features.
Battery life is at 10 hours (respectable enough), and the new addition of iBooks allows online reading anywhere, on the go! No integrated digital camera though, so that might be a minus point here.
The iPad weight 1.5 pounds… that would be a nice change if I can bring it around for business presentations.
Is it time to throw out your old laptop and opt for one of these? Maybe not just yet. The iPad looks cool and everything but there are some minuses as well:
And the name, doesn’t iPad sound a bit like Intimate Pad?
Despite the shortcomings, there are some supporters out there. Check out these comments by a TechCrunch writer:
Somehow, I get the feeling that Steve Jobs will still have the last laugh!
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Apple die-hard fans would still line up to buy iPad regardless of its shortcomings. And there are plenty of them.
I think I still prefer my laptop. besides I don’t quite like the name ipad! What kind of name is that?