The Apple ipad has arrived and almost immediately, its critics dismissed it as a glorified ipod touch. Yet on closer inspection, it seems that this accusation was far from the truth. Size isn’t its only upgrade.
Physically, the ipad is extremely thin measuring only 1,5 inches in width making it easier to grasp in the hand. The screen is a whopping 9.7 inches which leads to very easy viewing be it text or video. The weight though, at 1.5 lbs, may be a bit overbearing for someone trying to hold it in one hand while typing with the other or if he/she needs to support it for long periods of time.
Available in three different capability sizes, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, each with a corresponding price tag, the ipad works on technology based on ARM principles. It has all its major functions such as 3D graphics, audio play, storage and power management on one chip making it far more power efficient. Simply put this will allow for a longer battery life and the ipad gives just that allowing for ten hours of battery power when surfing on the web.
It’s easy to switch from an ipod touch to an ipad as most of the buttons and layouts are the same, just on a bigger scale. On the outside, there are the usual functions such as volume, power and headphone jack but there is also a screen orientation locker which is a real plus as it can be so frustrating to have a screen suddenly flip to another mode when you’re least expecting it. It may seem slightly strange that there is no web cam included but there again, perhaps Apple wanted to keep this back for the second generation.
Any review of the ipad, though, would not be complete without a complete overhaul of the screen itself. The display is excellent. Vibrant colors and true blacks are complemented by a brightness which can be manually adjusted to suit a person with even the most sensitive eyes. This adjuster makes it easier to read long swathes of text and is less tiring on the eyes. IPS(In-plane switching), however, should make you cautious about reading top secret messages on the bus home as this allows you to read the screen from practically any angle.
So much more than an ipod touch, the ipad even has a virtual keyboard which in landscape mode will let you type in a normal manner instead of having to use the usual pecking action of a single finger. As well as this, there are many new capabilities such as tap and hold allowing you to get different options the longer you press on something.
When it comes to apps, the ipad has apps which have been written for sole use on the ipad but that doesn’t mean someone switching from an ipod touch would have to start buying a whole new library. Most apps are compatible yet the graphics will appear a little shaky due to the bigger size screen.
On a general overview, the Apple ipad looks like it’s here to stay. Eminently portable, speedy and efficient on the whole, this device seems to tick all the boxes.
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