iPad
(1) See also iPod (Apple's music player).(2) A very popular tablet computer from Apple, introduced in April 2010. The iPad has a similar interface to the iPod touch and iPhone, but with a large 10" screen, enabling it to replace a laptop for many applications. Designed for Web browsing, e-book reading and entertainment (720p HD video), it weighs 1.3 pounds (iPad 2). Flash storage capacities range from 16 to 64GB. In March 2011, the thinner, faster second-generation model came out with two cameras for Apple's FaceTime video calling (for more details, see iPad 2).
For people who do not need cellular access to the Internet, models come in Wi-Fi-only. For users who do, in the U.S., service plans for the Wi-Fi/3G version are available from AT&T and Verizon.
Hundreds of Thousands of Apps
The iPad runs most iPhone/iPod touch applications intact and will scale them to the larger screen; however, apps written specifically for the iPad take advantage of the larger screen. All built-in apps (Web browser, mail, etc.) are designed for the iPad's enhanced capabilities. See tablet computer and iPed.
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| Another Apple Best Seller |
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| Although tablet computers have come and gone, Apple's iPad upset the "Apple cart" once again like it did with the iPhone. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.) |
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| iBooks on the iBookshelf |
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| The iPad competes with Amazon's Kindle and other e-book readers but does not have the extended battery life of devices that use electronic paper displays (see E Ink). However, Amazon also has an iPad app for its Kindle users. (Image courtesy of Apple Inc.) |
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