[VIDEO] Apple’s Steve Jobs Unveils “Intimate” $499 #iPad #Tablet | Key Features Reviewed
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by LinkedIQ in Apple, Business, Mobile, Product Reviews
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. officially revealed several key features about its new tablet-style iPad. Let’s take a closer look at the facts according to Steve Jobs from earlier today. (Did you know? — You can receive a notification when the iPad will be available for purchase)
What is the Apple iPad’s official technical specs?
Larger in size, but similar in design to Apple’s iPhone, CEO Steve Jobs said on Wednesday the iPad is “so much more intimate than a laptop, and so much more capable than a smart phone.”
- Screen size: 9.7-inch touch screen
- 1/2 inch thick
- Weight: 1.5 lbs.
- Flash Memory: 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Battery life: 10 hrs (in use) / 1-month (standby)
How much does the Apple iPad cost?
Depending on the amount of storage and connectivity, the Apple iPad can vary widely in price.
Basic Apple iPad Models (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only)
- 16 gig iPad — $499
- 32 gig iPad — $599
- 64 gig iPad — $699
Available for purchase March 2010
3G Apple iPad Models (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G)
- 16 gig iPad — $629
- 32 gig iPad — $729
- 64 gig iPad — $829
Available for purchase April 2010
How much will the Apple iPad’s data plan cost?
AT&T will offer a version of the iPad with data plans in the United States that will not require a long-term contract.
- 250 megabytes — $14.99 per month
- Unlimited data — $29.99 per month
