Troy Richards asked:




Alright, the Lenovo S10-3t may be a totally different gadget but it does have the functionality of the iPad. It is small, light and also has a touch-screen. This model is essentially a netbook with a swivel touch-screen where it can be flipped around to become a tablet PC.

The main highlights of the new Apple iPad is that it is extremely portable, have a superb touch-screen and is extremely functional. The Lenovo S10-3t does have all those features to a certain extent. It is relatively small, measuring at 0.8 of an inch in thickness (the iPad measures 0.5) and weighing 3.3 pounds. It is a little chunkier than the iPad but nevertheless, is still extremely portable.

The Lenovo S10-3t also has a little more computing power with its 1.66Ghz processor, 250GB of storage and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. This model runs on the Windows 7 Starter OS. The 10.1-inch touch-screen has a 1024 x 600 resolution and it also comes with an Intel GMA 3150 graphics processor. The images display on the screen was brilliant and crisp. Watching movies and videos on it was an enjoyable experience.

The touch-screen on the Lenovo S10-3t is not as responsive as that on the iPad but it was good enough for basic navigation using the custom Lenovo touch-screen software. It was quite fun to use the touch-screen to browse through files and photos. Some of the interesting applications and features includes the VeriFace face recognition and VeriTouch touch-based log-in feature. After using this netbook for a couple of weeks, it is hard not to fall in love with this little device. At the moment, the Lenovo S10-3t is selling at around $479 per unit.

Glenn

Troy Richards asked:




Apple products have always been known for their great design, solid construction and awesome style. The Apple iPad (16GB) is no different. Featuring a 9.7-inch capacitative touch screen the actual device measures around 8 inch by 10 inch, roughly the size of a standard magazine. In short, the iPad looks a lot like a larger iPhone. Super-slim and quite light at 1.5 pounds the tablet looks a lot nicer and more solid than other tablet computers in the same class with all the buttons, fittings and surfaces having a very high standard of quality.

As the entry-level offering the Apple iPad (16GB) is powered by an Apple A4 1GHZ processor and offers 16GB of flash memory. Instead of more common tablet operating systems the iPad adopts the same operating system as the iPhone. As such, the iPad starts up in a mere 18 seconds and is quite responsive. The iPad has a standard 30-pin dock connector along with integrated speakers but doesn’t have any integrated video camera. Other connections include 802.11n wireless wi-fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also has an integrated accelerometer, microphone, digital compass and mute switch. A 3G capable model with assisted GPS will be made available later in April 2010.

Handling the Apple iPad (16GB) is as easy as using the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. The touchscreen is extremely responsive and accurate while the interface is very intuitive. Typing on the screen is possible but not nearly as comfortable as swiping and pinching your way through it. Since the tablet uses the iPhone operating system, you can only do one thing at time. The Apple iPad comes with a number of applications including those for leisure as well as work but you can download games and other applications from the Apple app store or iTunes.

While you can read eBooks on the Apple iPad (16GB) the reflective screen makes it almost unreadable in direct sunlight. At 1.5 pounds it definitely cannot be held one-handed as it becomes quite a strain after a time. The screen is more than enough for most movies and images with a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution but HD movies are out of the question. Battery life is about 10 to 12 hours based on what you’re using it for

All in all, the Apple iPad (16GB) finally offers users with the ultimate tablet computer. While it does really well with similar iPhone-like applications it doesn’t really do typing and editing very well nor is it going to replace any e-book readers anytime soon. It does on the other hand offer users with a very fast and very easy device to use to stay connected, however if you’re looking for a netbook, smart-phone or e-book reader replacement, this isn’t the device for you. If you can’t live without your Apple iPhone and adore your Apple iPod Touch, then chances are you’ll love the Apple iPad (16GB).

Louise

Mark Barkow asked:




Here’s the true story behind the Apple iPad. Want to comprehend the beginning of the Apple iPad?

It was about ten years ago that Bill Gates made his way onto a podium at a computer show and had in the palm of his hand a computer completely alien to those in the audience. It had a flat shape, and amazingly, there was no keyboard to type on. He then started to tell everyone what appeared to be an almost entirely disbelieving audience that in a couple of years, this foreign looking computer would become a big hit.

The year was 2000. Bill Gates was showing the world to a device Microsoft called the Tablet PC. The company went to the electronics show the following year and showed it once again to a disbelieving audience.

Microsoft’s creation never became popular. For good reason, it was really just a netbookcomputer, and not something you would call particularly powerful! To make matters worst, it was lacking a keyboard.

Now Apple has come up with a similar version of Microsoft’s Tablet PC with the introduction of the iPad.

So why the big uproar?

So, what actually is the iPad?. Apple took a computer, eliminated a keyboard, and made it flat. It has respectable power with respect to its size with a central processing unit somewhere in between the power of the iPhone and a netbook computer, but way closer to the netbook. The iPad is on the thin side being only one half inch at its thickest surface. It can be considered as being light in weight, weighing just 1.5 lbs. It runs on an operating system that can be considered as a bit more efficient version as the version in the iPhone. Its displaying ability consists of an excellent touch screen that is super bright with awesome clarity which is amazing considering the screen is just 9.7 inches.

The iPad is very versatile, like being able to do web-browsing, e-mailing, photo storage, music and game playing, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and display e-books. Yes, other devices can do the same things, some even better.

The difference between the iPad and those devices it is similar to lies in what can be accomplished with the iPad and can’t with other devices.

To start with, it is very portable, meaning anyone can pick it up easily. It fits snuggly on your lap. You can give it to other people as if it were a book. You can easily rest it on a small coffee table. You can put it in a small bag. You can place it in one hand and read it on a train. I think by now, you get the picture.

So for what reason is the iPad such a big hit today compared to ten years ago when the Microsoft tablet was released? The answer can be found in Apple’s capabilities In regards to their version of the Tablet computer, Apple had the technology to make it great. It’s display technology cannot be matched by any other company. It has special expertise in low power electronic engineering that other companies are jealous of. One example is, the iPad can function for an staggering ten hours of web surfing with one charge. Besides all this, it has its patented multi-touch technology included inside the iPad. Other companies attempts to match this technology have always failed badly.

So, do you see now why the Apple iPad is such a massive success? Do you want to try out an Apple iPad?

Vincent

Joe Webs asked:




Did anybody honestly think they would have manufactured another magnificent device that is the “Tech Savvy” Tech Toy to enter the world – that’s rather streamlined, slender along with stylish. Built-in Cellular 3G WiFi helps you utilize media like no other online experience and receive headline news stories through browsing on the web using any available wireless networking system. You will have digital photography, music tracks, and Hi Def video clips at any given time, this 3g iPad Tablet is a small computer is actually perceived as being a more beneficial device. Apple iPad Tablet 64gb shows photograph collections, photographs through sliding, zooming in on roadmaps, the characteristics have grown to be far more comprehensive.

This system is simple to use, really compact and slim. It’s going to easily fit in your handbag-tote or laptop case. A number of people call it a tech toy, but it’s a bit a lot more than just a netbook or e-book reading device, however is not a mini laptop computer. It could be utilised just for college, conferences as well as giving reports, audio tracks, experiencing videos, Apples video gaming, online mail, social media networks, Google You Tube Videos, iTune songs plus Apples iBooks to find the top ebooks. It’ll go down as perhaps the best minilaptops from Steve Jobs and Apple.

On average, per iPad 3G Reviews, a net book is $ 299 in price, while the Kindle is about $259, the DX Kindle is priced at about $489, compared to the Sony Digital Pocket Reader that’s about $ 199, Sony eReader Touch is $ 299 and Daily Edition is going for $399. For another $ 200 – $ 300 you may get a 16GB iPad.

You have got the ability to keep the web in the palm of your hands with iPad Tablet 64GB – 32GB – 16GB. iPad is perfectly would make a good first, second, or maybe 3rd or computer meant for home or business – a few could make use of it like his or her principal internet and electronic book readers. It will allow you to access the Wi-Fi networking systems immediately and can immediately locate available Wireless centers. Blue-tooth empowered, meaning you can forget the wire connections. If you value gizmos, then this is what completes the total bundle and enables the notebook computer, the iPod, iPhone, Television and remotes together. Re-designed display with the Apple iPad tablet helps make it even more practical compared with the iPod or iPhone – however you will still need a phone to contact friends and family. The 1024-768 size screen exhibits fantastic photos and illustrations which have a 9.7in display screen so that you can relax and watch a movie, videos, and tv far better. Customize the iPad Tablet 64 GB with close to 146,000 programs with respect to social networking, video game titles, songs or commercial business. This is a marvelous highlights of sheer elegance and functionality that will ensure it is the sole tech device everyone might want.

Todd

Nolan M Sims asked:




Apple is going to release a brand new gadget named iPad. You’ll be able to make use of it to browse the net, check electronic mail, and also watch video clips and photos. You may also choose from several thousands of user developed applications to set up.

The actual iPad is not on the market at this moment. Although Apple released the Software Development Kits along with the iPad simulator so folks can start developing apps for this, the iPad will be released in March 2010, and an additional variation released in April ’10. The iPad is a really slim and light device, therefore it is unquestionably a thing you might take on the road. Its sleek style and design is certainly typical of Apple items.

However the iPad possesses a great number of points working against it in comparison against many other devices. For example, netbooks provide really much more than the iPad Netbook computers are really noticeably more inexpensive when compared to the Apple iPad The lowest cost edition of Apple iPad should cost $450 The latest mini netbook coming from a highly regarded brand name could run you somewhere between $249 up to maybe $430. Although seeing that we’ll be contrasting the Apple iPad along with other high quality devices, why don’t we go with the most advanced edition of the Apple iPad, that has 64giga bytes worth of drive space. Even though this iPad will carry a price tag of over $800, any mini netbook computer which has a 150Gb hard disk may well cost approximately two hundred and fifty dollars That is certainly an additional advantage of a new mini netbook, it has far more hard disk drive space compared to a Apple iPad.

The iPad will certainly contain a chip that is significantly slower when compared with the one the majority of netbook computers contain. In many instances a new netbook computer could possibly be more than twice as fast as the Apple iPad. And what about screen size? The actual Apple iPad incorporates a 9.7 inch screen, regular netbook computers have different display dimensions, although generally they’re close to 13 in. In this case, the actual winner wasn’t really apparent mainly because that depends on your own choice: portability or perhaps screen size. Apple has spoken a good deal regarding all the applications that exist for an Apple iPad, since their own products have been recognized to bring in numerous designers. But netbook computers are actually ordinary computer systems, including a lot of diverse applications accessible as well as prepared to be purchased. Netbook computers benefit from almost all of a broad selection of equipment and hardware choices, and considering that mini netbook computers possess universal serial bus (usb) connectors, you’ll find countless products that can be connected into them. Additionally, considering this is a machine that is promoted as being the best to experience video playback as well as photos, it is certainly odd that it does not have a photographic camera.

To finish things off, the Apple iPad launching can be a large landmark for Apple. It has already been highly expected and also acclaimed. But for this sort of cost, one can’t help but ponder if it is deserving of it. Again, if you’re looking for mobility as well as usability, the Apple iPad will likely give you happiness. But a netbook computer can cost a third of the Apple iPad price and provide a lot more functionality and already established platforms, and also it can easily link directly together with other computers, while also providing you with transportability. To my opinion it’s obvious, mini netbook computers are the champions in the fight between iPad vs netbook.

It appears that the iPad will be more of a rival for some other smaller products like the tablet PCs and even the Apple iPhone, because it seriously does not measure up to mini netbooks, especially taking into consideration its price tag.

Other Websites:

iPad on Wikipedia
HP Mini

Dean

John E Lincoln asked:




The Apple iPad has just been released. Looks like a cool device, right? Like an iPhone, the screen adjusts to the phones positioning. It has crystal clear viewing capabilities for video and photos. And the touch screen… I mean wow! We’ve never really see navigation quite like this.

While this all may be true, the question is buzzing around, who is the iPad really meant for? Is there a consumer demand driving this product supply or is Apple looking to create a new demand, like they did with the iPod.

There has also been speculation that this device is simply a business move by Apple to simulate another Apple store. Hey, if you were Apple you’d probably want to have two Apple stores, right? Who wouldn’t want 50 hosted VoIP developers rushing to create the next hosted VoIP PBX app: especially if you make a small commission off each sale?

Granted, it does have a touch screen keyboard so you can at least type. But what it all comes down to is that the flashy navigation, emphasis on apps, use as a reader and major push as a multimedia device makes it seem more like a toy than a piece of machinery intended to help a professional get work done.

Now, this very may well be what Apple was going for with the iPad. Maybe they wanted to create a more superfluous device. But why create something that seems so expendable in the wake of an economic recovery?

Don’t get me wrong, I love the iPad. I love what Apple is doing with the device and the way their technology is progressing. Also, I like that the iPad has speakers and a microphone so it could potentially run a softphone or other http://www.freedomiq.com applications. But who is the iPad really meant for? Is it meant for you? Tell us what you think below.

Douglas

Audrey Peters asked:




First impressions of the iPad were somewhat confusing, until you look ‘under the hood’. Apple has a Kindle and Netbook killer with the iPad and a whole new chipset, with more features than an ereader, creating a rich consumer experience. But that is what we’ve come to expect from Steve Jobs and Apple.

Reasons why the Apple iPad will win.

The iPad is designed with the user experience in mind – full color and a multi-gestures touchscreen that we are now so used to with iPhones and the Palm Pre. A Kindle takes you back to the 1980′s in looks and functionality and a Netbook has no such touchscreen either. The iPad is about consuming content of all kinds and not just reading books: watch movies or TV shows, play games, listen to music, read anything including emails, respond to emails, get navigation, get access to the internet and thousands of Apps already available on the iPhone, upload your photos and videos etc. Netbooks can indeed offer you access to the Internet but hey, it’s Windows not the Apple experience! You don’t get the feel of reading a book on a Netbook browser i.e. the visual aspect of turning over a page. The iPad offers a pretty good-sized virtual keyboard unlike the tiny ones on a Netbook or the cumbersome one on the Kindle. Additionally, the iPad offers a great docking facility enabling you to attach a full size desktop Apple keyboard. A USB connection on the iPad opens up access to all sorts of stored information on a Flash drive, including connectivity to a digital camera for upload to Flickr, YouTube etc. No such thing with a Kindle! iPad supports ePub, creating compatibility with books sold in any format. The Kindle is proprietary! The iBook store is a whole new shopping experience and being able to turn pages in color on the iPad is also very realistic and visually pleasing. Publishers are not too happy with Amazon’s 70% share of revenue and will be eager to distribute through Apple’s iBook store for a 30% revenue share. The iPad starts at $499 for just the Wi-Fi connectivity model with 16 GB – only $10 more than the Kindle DX! Which would you buy: a plain vanilla e-reader or a whole-life-device on an iPad? With the Apps store, publishers can create new experiences with ebooks incorporating video within a book for example. The Kindle is a pure textual experience and only black and white. The processor cannot handle multi-media. The A4 chip has been designed by Apple for Apple products, thus achieving a whopping 10 hour battery life, which no Netbook can match. (Watch out for this chip to start entering other Apple products if it can produce this kind of performance. Apple is synonymous with ‘the cool factor’ and for a mere $10 more than a Kindle DX, the iPad wins hands down!

The Kindle will possibly continue to appeal to pure book readers only. Amazon might be able to sustain sales if it dropped the price significantly, but it looks like they are entering the Apps market shortly, in which case, Kindle vs. iPad with iTunes store, will have a difficult time.

Lee

Khmer Lee P. Lugod asked:




If you have no idea about getting an iPad for free, this is the article for you. You may be able to get your very own iPad by simply becoming a tester. A lot of websites offer this kind of opportunity, and you shouldn’t let it pass.

Among the hottest gadgets today is the Apple iPad. The world has been talking about this amazing techy gadget even before it was launched in the market. Indeed, the iPad has caught the attention of people from all over the world.

The campaigns and promotions were unstoppable. With the effective marketing strategies by the Apple people, the iPad has hit the market by storm. Some marketers even say that the iPad was more popular than the State of the Nation address of President Obama.

If you don’t have enough money to purchase the Apple iPad, this may be your only chance to get it for free. There are also contests that offer iPads as prizes, but you can only win if you’re lucky. Some events give out freebies, which include iPads. If you want to get it now, you need to become a tester.

Testers are actually average consumers. Since you’re a qualified candidate, you can become a tester in no time. The reward for becoming a tester is an iPad. Testers are needed by Apple in order to test the market’s demands, needs, and wants. However, beware of websites that ask fro your card details and bank accounts because these are scammers.

Always make it a point to work with legitimate websites and NEVER pay for an upfront fee. If you want to become a tester, there are no fees involved! You will just sign up and provide your name, address, email, and the zip code. After that, complete the surveys and some offers.

So you see, by simply investing effort and time, you can start getting an iPad for free. Take a few minutes and start searching for legit websites. You can use the major search engines so that you can already access these sites to register. Enjoy your new iPad and no one has to know that you got it for free!

Sean

TC Thorn asked:




Everything Apple does causes a storm in the tech world, but if you’re just an Average Joe (or Jane), you may be wondering what all the hubbub is about. What’s the Apple Ipad (and do you want one)? Let’s take a quick look.

What is the iPad?

The iPad is essentially a portable entertainment system. It allows you to watch movies, read ebooks and news stories, play games, listen to music, and send email (wireless connection required). It’s sort of a souped up version of the iPod Touch, except with a significantly larger display. With it’s full-color 9.7-inch screen, it matches the size of the Amazon Kindle DX (one of the largest-screened ebook readers currently on the market). The iPad weighs 1.5 pounds and, according to Apple, has 10 hours of battery life (computer manufacturers tend to overrate these things, but surely you’ll have enough to get through a couple movies before needing to recharge).

The iPad can run most App Store apps, and its interface is similar to that of the iPhone, so it’ll be an easy tool to use if you already have some familiarity with Apple’s recent products (and even if you don’t, the touch-based interface is quite intuitive).

While the iPad isn’t supposed to be a replacement for your laptop, it does have an iWork application suite app (which includes Keynote for presentations, Numbers for spreadsheets, and Pages for word processing) that you can download. This will allow you to do some basic computer work on it. As with the iPhone, an on-screen keyboard appears if you need to type in text. With the bigger screen size, the “keys” should be a little easier to use than on the iPhone. The iWork app costs $10 and will be available in the iTunes App Store.

What can’t the iPad do?

The one thing the iPad isn’t is a cell phone. You can’t make calls on it, and you need to have a local wifi signal in order to access the Apple store (to download more ebooks, movies, music, games, etc.).

How much does the iPad cost?

The original iPad costs $499. According to Apple there will be an upgraded 3G-enabled iPad (meaning you’ll be able to access the internet the same way a cell phone with a web browser does) in a few months. That version will reputedly cost $629 and run $29.99 a month for 3G access (unlike with the iPhone, there won’t be a monthly service contract that you have to sign).

Now that you know what the iPad is, you’ll have to decide if it’s the right all-in-one entertainment gadget for you!

Ellen

Wes Kennedy asked:




Are you one of those people that really enjoy testing a product and seeing just what it is capable of? Perhaps you are eager to share your finding and make some suggestions for future improvements. Maybe you are just eager to get your hands on the new Apple iPad and want to do so completely free of charge. If this describes you, this is your lucky day!

Apple is looking for consumer testers right now during their initial launch of the iPad. Big companies like Apple look to the average consumer to really put their new products to the test. They want your feedback and suggestions, concerns and opinions. As a thank you for this service they give you the iPad completely free to keep!

This is a very limited time offer and obviously many people want in on the deal. You need to act quickly if you want to get your free iPad and share your opinions. Obviously there are limits as to how many people are needed for this win-win situation.

You really should be wary of sites that ask you to pay them anything before becoming a tester. This is a sure sign that the site you are on is a scam. Legitimate companies never ask you to pay in order to be part of the consumer testing group.

If you are eager to get your hands on a new Apple iPad, now is the time! Sign up today and you could be receiving your new FREE iPad before you know it!

Cody