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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB293LL/A
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- The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPad (32GB) price range: $514.99 - $1,147.75
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Edited by: Lindsey Turrentine
- Reviewed on: 04/02/2010
- Released on: 04/03/2010
The good: In an act of aggressive tech convergence, Apple has consolidated your Netbook, e-reader, gaming device, photo frame, and iPod into an elegant, affordable supergadget. Features such as Bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, movie rentals, 10 hours of battery life, optional 3G wireless, and the most-celebrated App Store on the planet have us pretty worked up.
The bad: The iPad's large size is as much a hindrance as it is an advantage. As a jack-of-all-trades and a master of few, the iPad can't entirely mimic many of the specialized products it seeks to replace. The iPad's lack of front or rear cameras, Flash support, and integrated HD video output already have us pining for next year's model.
The bottom line: The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop.
User reviews
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I really want to give it a full 5 Stars !!!!
by hawknj on April 26, 2010
Pros: Display is great
Build Quality perfect
Wifi speed very fast
Portability always with me
Wow factor Everyone looks in amazement
Battery life amazingCons: Slow syncing
Not all Iphone / ipod touch function included
A little slippery to hold
App Cost a bit too highSummary: I researched and researched and then did more research. I was looking at the Nook, and the Entourage Edge but I eneded up buying an Ipad 32gig . I do not ...
Summary: I researched and researched and then did more research. I was looking at the Nook, and the Entourage Edge but I eneded up buying an Ipad 32gig . I do not own any iphone or a touch or a mac. I got it because I wanted to read books and have something that I could web search on and all I can say is it fills the job and then some. THe browers is very fast and I am only using it on G not N. The screen to crystal clear reading a book with the back light is no eye sore at all. I only read a few chapters at a time. It has replaced my laptop and my netbook and almost my desk top (yes I have all of them and a few UMPC also) it also replaced my Archos 7. This is a very useful device and I have already had offers from people to buy it off of me.
Let's talk apps--
The ABC tv app is what Hulu should be I have watched many shows on it while doing the dishes and other task around the house.
Nova first person shooter you have to get it. What a game the graphics are great the game play is perfect.
Goodreader The best PDF reader for the unit easy to use and great looking.
Ibooks could use more books to slect from I like Dean Kontz and can not find any of his books. I also read Patrica Cornwell and her books are there and very good reader.
I could go on and on about the Apps you have to be careful you do not over spend on the App store.
There are a few over priced app things like time magazine $4.99 an issue some games as high as $15.00 EA needs to rethink their priceing.
Why no full 5th star well Apple cheated a little here. I am big into music video's and on my touch it took a OS upgrade to get video playlist going. Well it is now there on the touch and the iphone and has been since the first OS upgrade. But guess what it is missing on the ipad no video playlist why? Why no ability to geo tag pics you sysnc with it you already have google maps on the system? There is a mic but why no voice control it is on the touch and Iphone these are thing Apple will add and say hey look we upgraded you. When all they are really doing it giving functions that are already in the OS bad Apple.
So over all I am very very happy and I am not an Apple fanboy by no means but I will say because of how good it is I am thinking about getting an Iphone on my next phone upgrade.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not a device of choice
by salmanzk on April 4, 2010
Pros: I like its look and display
Cons: it has no usb port ,camera and flash support
Summary: This device can't replace my ipaq, so no need of wasting money on the same available features just for a large screen. I will wait for HP Slate which ...
Summary: This device can't replace my ipaq, so no need of wasting money on the same available features just for a large screen. I will wait for HP Slate which has all the features to replace a laptop
9 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The best device ever!!
by flejam on April 18, 2010
Pros: GUI is incredibly!!! The OS is really for novice computer users.
Performance, Looks, ConstructionCons: No native print driver. Finger Prints. Could use a finger print scanner for enterprise use.
Summary: I love the I pad. Based on = what it is. Nothing more or less. This is a receiving device. not a input device. People who complain about usb, camera or ...
Summary: I love the I pad. Based on = what it is. Nothing more or less. This is a receiving device. not a input device. People who complain about usb, camera or video camera. Could you really imagine holding up Ipad or hp slate to take video. You would look like a doosh and no to mention your arms would hurt after five mintues. Also to include an onboard usb and camera would add to power consumption and thickness. I do not want something to replace my laptop. I want something that makes my life easier how I interact with the internet. Thanks Apple. Ohh!! and by way the HP slate will suck running a full Win7 os. Wow! If windows was building a complete new os for it. I would say that would be great. But there not. So for all those people who want a old behind, needs to replaced flash, and a big doosh looking thing. Thats slow as molasses and can get win virus on top of that. Not to mention buggy. A usb means drivers. Which means slow and also no 3g. The hp slate will do a short and very much needed death!!!!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Understand it's purpose!
by iLap on April 23, 2010
Pros: quick access to internet
fun games at great screen size
battery life
movie player at the palms of your hands (travel)
maps view in larger screen
stand by mode which makes it a quick access
variety of apps, (and apps to come)
iBookCons: no usb port (memory) which is why I got it with more space
price
(I'm sure there are more cons also, I just can't finger any more at this time)Summary: The iPad is not really a necessity but a luxury. It will not really replace my desktop or laptop computer, but I like the ease of being able to browse ...
Summary: The iPad is not really a necessity but a luxury. It will not really replace my desktop or laptop computer, but I like the ease of being able to browse the internet for quick references without having to boot up my computer for just a couple minute use. I knew what I would use it for so it's what made it easy to like it right out of the box. I know what it's capable of doing which is why I am not complaining of what it can't do. They have them on display at Apple stores so you can determine ur particular purpose for it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good for what it's meant for.
by mdl53711 on April 11, 2010
Pros: 1GHz CPU, iPhone Application support, redesigned Mail application, Gorgeous screen, Incredibly thin.
Cons: Heavier than one would think, iPhone App upscaling isn't always the best, NO FLASH SUPPORT, Wi-Fi problems with first shipments (mine included)
Summary: Some have called the iPad a "Faustian Deal with the Devil", and they may be right - you're sacrificing openness and the freedom to choose what you want to ...
Summary: Some have called the iPad a "Faustian Deal with the Devil", and they may be right - you're sacrificing openness and the freedom to choose what you want to do with the system for something that is amazingly, perfectly good at what it's meant for. It's not meant for video chats, multitasking or as a replacement for a full desktop system. It's meant to be a portable media device, for web browsing, music listening and video watching. It may not be as open as Android, but Android is nowhere near as slick and easy to use as this device is. It is not meant to be a "Jack of All Trades" as a computer is, but it is a master at those things it can do.
-- As to multitasking, while it was not available when the CNet review was written, it was announced for iPhone OS 4, and I can attest to how well it works.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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What's not to love!
by dan90254 on August 2, 2010
Pros: The screen, the simplicity of its use. You just start having fun the minute you try the darn thing.
Cons: Ok, the fact that it doesn't have a camera bothers me a bit, but it's not really that huge. I rarely use skype anyway.
Summary: This thing does everything, including laptop stuff. I copied over a powerpoint presentation and used Apple's mobile presentation software and blew the room away when I hooked this to ...
Summary: This thing does everything, including laptop stuff. I copied over a powerpoint presentation and used Apple's mobile presentation software and blew the room away when I hooked this to the projector.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Simply the Best Tablet 'Computer' on the market
by thezk1997 on April 8, 2010
Pros: Interface
iWork
iTunes
iBooks
Bluetooth Support
Large Screen
Multi-touch
etc..Cons: No Camera
No GPS on Wi-Fi models
No Webcam
No Multitasking, although it is coming in FallSummary: The iPad is a great Apple product.
Summary: The iPad is a great Apple product.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Love it but....
by Lizzybuttt on September 30, 2011
Pros: Fast. Easy to use. Light. Wonderful screen. Amazing battery life. OS is overall the best I've experienced. Wifi is amazing.
Cons: Doesn't support flash . Cameras suck. No USB port. Apps cost too much.
Summary: This is the first apple product I've ever owned ( besides an iPod nano) and so far I love this thing! Although it doesn't support flash, I can't ...
Summary: This is the first apple product I've ever owned ( besides an iPod nano) and so far I love this thing! Although it doesn't support flash, I can't really tell the difference except that a few sites don't work.
Yes, the cameras are terrible but it's not that big of a deal because I have a really nice camera I use. I just wish you didn't need to be in broad daylight to get a decent pic.
Overall this device is everything Ive wanted. The duel processor really makes running apps a breeze and I absolutely love that you can put apps in the " background" without having to close out every time. I was shocked when I first opened the thing to find that there was no user manual whatsoever, but apple has made it so easy to use that it almost came natural to me.
Now the one thing that almost kept me from buying this thing is the fact that you are bound to the apple rules. So I did a little research and half way jail broke my iPad, which is what I recommend everyone to do.......trust me it has saved me loads of money. I'm also really impressed that no matter how many apps you have open at a time, it never slows down or even starts to glitch. While I was looking the other tablets at best buy I noticed that a lot of them were lagging, which is not what I wanted. The last thing I wanted was to spend hundreds of dollars on a device that lags and glitches. The I pad2 is unbelievably smooth and worth every penny!
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It is the best at what it is intended to be.
by brucekal on September 26, 2011
Pros: quality build
battery life
outstanding display
it's a porsche, not a corvette, not a mustangCons: why complain about the things that it doesn't have.
My Infiniti G3 is fun, fast, and nice to look at. It is not good in the snow. helloSummary: Are you kidding me. I bought my first ipad on the original release date. It does exactly what I expected. I knew it wouldn't print. I knew it didn'...
Summary: Are you kidding me. I bought my first ipad on the original release date. It does exactly what I expected. I knew it wouldn't print. I knew it didn't have a camera. It's an apple product, so why would you expect it to support flash.... It is exactly what I thought it would be. It's "Life" magazine. It's a marvelous email machine. It's a beautiful picture album. It's an ipod. I can't wait for ipad3. I will buy it on the day that it is released!!
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i love my ipad!
by cale239404 on July 4, 2011
Pros: Everything!
Cons: The metal back scratches and dents easily.
Summary: I love my ipad 1. if only apple would make the back a bit stronger.
Summary: I love my ipad 1. if only apple would make the back a bit stronger.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MB293LL/A
- Description: A large, high-resolution LED-backlit IPS display. An incredibly responsive Multi-Touch screen. And an amazingly powerful Apple-designed chip. All in a design that's thin and light enough to take anywhere. iPad isn't just the best device of its kind. It's a whole new kind of device. The high-resolution, 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display on iPad is remarkably crisp and vivid. Which makes it perfect for web browsing, watching movies, or viewing photos. With iPad, there is no up or down. It's designed to show off your content in portrait or landscape orientation with every turn. And because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. So you can hold it almost any way you want and still get a brilliant picture, with excellent color and contrast. The Multi-Touch screen on iPad is based on the same revolutionary technology on iPhone. But the technology has been completely reengineered for the larger iPad surface, making it extremely precise and responsive. So whether you're zooming in on a map, flicking through your photos, or deleting an email, iPad responds with incredible accuracy. And it does just what you want it to. If you want to extend your network coverage further, choose iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G and sign up for access to 3G data service. iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G offers super fast data speeds over 3G cellular networks around the world. It's perfect when you're out and about with no access to a Wi-Fi network, because you can still get a fast connection for surfing the web, sending and receiving email, or getting directions. Since iPad seamlessly switches between 3G and even faster Wi-Fi, you always get the best connection available.
Display
- Type 9.7 in IPS TFT active matrix - LED backlight
- Display Resolution 1024 x 768
- Touchscreen Yes
- Features Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating
General
- Operating System Apple iOS 4
Processor
- Processor Apple A4
- Processor Clock Speed 1 GHz
Memory
- Flash Memory 32 GB
Communications
- Cellular Technology 3G
- Cellular Protocols GSM,
EDGE,
UMTS,
HSDPA - Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / UMTS 850/1900/2100
- Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
802.11 a/b/g/n EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats DOCX,
HTML,
PDF,
DOC,
RTF,
TXT - Supported Still Image Formats PPT,
TIFF,
JPEG,
GIF,
PPTX Location
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver
Multimedia
- Supported Digital Video Formats MPEG-4 SP (up to 640x480),
H.264 Main Profile Level 3.1 (up to 720p) - Max External Resolution 1024 x 768
- Audio Microphone , Speaker
- Supported Digital Audio Formats AAC,
WAV,
AIFF,
Protected AAC,
MP3,
Apple Lossless,
Audible
System Requirements for PC Connection
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.5.8 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later,
Microsoft Windows 7,
Microsoft Windows Vista Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SIM card
- Interfaces 1,
1 Battery
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium polymer
- Capacity 25 Wh
- Run Time 10 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Sensors Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Digital compass - Features Charging via USB,
Digital compass - Included Accessories Power adapter
- Cables Included 1 x USB adapter
- Localization Latin America
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 7.5 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 9.6 in
- Weight 1.6 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95%
- Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
- Max Storage Temperature 113 °F
- Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft
Product series
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 4,
Apple A4 1 GHz,
IEEE 802.11n,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in,
1.6 lbs -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 4,
Apple A4 1 GHz,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in,
1.5 lbs -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 4,
Apple A4 1 GHz,
IEEE 802.11n,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in,
1.6 lbs -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 4,
Apple A4 1 GHz,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in,
1.6 lbs -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 4,
Apple A4 1 GHz,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in,
1.6 lbs -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 4,
Apple A4 1 GHz,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in,
1.6 lbs
Accessories
- Apple Digital AV Adapter - iPad / iPhone / iPod audio / video / charging / data adapter - HDMI (35168069)33.04 - 42.00
- Apple iPad Dock iPad docking station (34447550)14.95 - 29.99
- Apple iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter - video adapter (34046222)27.95 - 29.00
- Apple iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter - video adapter (34202107)23.70
- Apple iPad Keyboard Dock (34058880)
- Apple Digital AV Adapter - iPad / iPhone / iPod audio / video / charging / data adapter - HDMI (34692419)39.00
- Targus Impax Sleeve for iPad 1 & 2 - protective sleeve for web tablet (34638383)16.95 - 20.54
- Targus Zierra Leather Portfolio for iPad 1 & 2 - case for web tablet (34638426)43.99 - 59.99
- iGo KeyJuice - iPad / iPhone / iPod charging / data cable - USB (34672464)6.13 - 11.40
- Scosche sneakPEEK iPad / iPhone / iPod audio / video / charging cable - composite video / audio - 6 ft (34651208)29.99 - 39.99
- Targus Versavu Keyboard and Case for iPad2 - keyboard - with Targus Stylus for Apple iPad (silver) (35056914)61.23 - 99.95
- Case Logic Laptop and iPad Attaché - notebook carrying case (35137882)21.64 - 31.92
- Case Logic Laptop and iPad Attaché - notebook carrying case (35137892)21.64 - 39.37
- Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 (34648501)69.83 - 116.99
- Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad (34830445)53.17 - 77.99
- Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad 2 and iPad 3 (35312855)129.99 - 169.69
- Targus Versavu Keyboard and Case for iPad 2 (34855399)63.26 - 116.01
- Belkin Keyboard Folio for iPad2 (34864157)69.32 - 123.27
- ZAGG ZAGGmate iPad Case w/ keyboard - keyboard (34465484)72.25 - 98.48
- Logitech Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad 2 (35018387)108.91 - 128.99
- Logitech Wireless Headset for iPad - headset (35054361)49.99 - 89.99
- iHome Rechargeable Speaker System for iPad, iPhone and iPod (Black) (34512712)79.99 - 100.99
- Acase 2nd Generation Apple iPad / iPhone / iPod Capacitive Stylus (Jet Black) Newest Model (34640232)7.99
- Xtrememac IPUTRX11 Tango Bluetooth Dock Speaker for iPod, iPhone and iPad (34192629)83.43 - 110.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547070)43.71 - 69.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547071)45.44 - 69.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547072)44.99 - 66.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547074)13.67 - 39.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547075)28.60 - 37.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547078)36.95 - 39.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34950247)34.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34950250)37.41
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34950251)52.72
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35090924)68.99 - 69.85
- Incase Car Charger for iPod, iPhone and iPad (34447673)11.19
- OtterBox iPad Defender Series Case - black (APL2-IPAD1-20-C4OTR) (34182445)23.99 - 59.99
- Incase Car Charger for iPod, iPhone and iPad (34447432)19.41 - 32.95
- Pad & Quill Contega for iPad 2 (34846081)
Manufacturer info
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