The tablet PC, portable small-screen multi-touch, like the innovative iPad Apple, are the result of developments in recent years: touch screens more efficient operating systems more friendly and intuitive, the greater autonomy of the batteries and saving resources computer, making it lighter and more compact.

The combination of these innovations in enabling a product as versatile and multimedia as iPad from Apple. However, it will not be the one. Models from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Toshiba will begin shipping soon.

iPad is available in two versions: with only Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and 3G. Each version exists with different memory capacities (16, 32, and 64 GB).

Our analysis to iPad

iPad went on sale in the United States in early April. We tested the base model Wi-Fi 16GB. The package includes a USB adapter, a 10 watts charger, and a quick start guide.

Dimensions

iPad measuring 190 x 243 x 14 mm and weighs 688 grams. With only 688 grams, is a computer very light: less than a pound, on average, than a net book too thin. However, given that, you must handle it with your hands (without a table); 700 grams can become uncomfortable after some time.

Screen

iPad has a widescreen multi-touch, with a diagonal of 9.7 inches and a resolution of 1024×768 pixels. The fingerprints on the screen of iPad almost unnoticeable when used inside, with good lighting conditions. However, the same does not go abroad, not because of fingerprints, but for lack of contrast and, especially, for being too reflective.

Operating system and applications

iPad works with the iPhone operating system OS 3.2, an adapted version of the iPhone. Brings few premises of origin. To install new software, you must visit the App Store, at Apple’s site. Many applications are paid.

The applications were the main reason for the success of the iPhone. Marked the difference between Apple’s Smartphone and the competition. Only time will tell whether it will be repeated with the iPad.

In iPad, you can download programs originally designed for the iPhone, though on a smaller scale of 1:1. The image will appear with the screen size of iPhone, unless you choose to expand it, but in this case, it becomes diffuse and loses clarity.

If you already had acquired a program for the iPhone, will have to pay again to download it for iPad.

Limited Multitasking

You can switch instantly iPad, unlike other machines, which take some time to boot. Moreover, it reacts quickly to “touch” of the user and, when requested, applications open almost instantly. The ability to multitask (multitasking) the iPad is very limited. You can listen to music while writing a query mails or text, for example. However, does not use other programs at the same time. However, for many customers the lack of multitasking is not a drawback: they open multiple applications and use one at a time, using the home button. When you press this button, the application freezes. When it is open again, starts exactly where it was left.

Very basic connections

iPad has some basic buttons to adjust the volume, for example, and an input for headphones. You do not have a webcam or HDMI connector, a USB or a memory card reader. Will need to purchase some accessories to solve these problems.

Good sound

The sound is of excellent quality both with headphones and in the small speakers, despite its small size. Is not comparable to a stereo Hi-Fi, but it is better than a netbook. Bring a microphone to make voice calls over IP or voice recording. Although there is still no version of Skype for iPad, can use that is designed for the iPhone, using the microphone and speakers in the iPad. However, you can not leave Skype logged in while doing another task, because iPad can not use multiple applications simultaneously (multitasking).

Autonomy for a day’s work

The battery passed with distinction the hard evidence that was submitted. We can see YouTube videos via Wi-Fi during 6 hours and 45 minutes. When playing videos downloaded and stored in internal memory, hung on for eight hours and a quarter. The test was carried out in demanding conditions, with the screen brightness and volume to maximum. Featuring high precision of the indicator of battery charge.

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