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Amazing!: Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days
CUPERTINO, California—June 22, 2010—Apple® today announced that it sold its three millionth iPad™ yesterday, just 80 days after its introduction in the US. iPad is a revolutionary and magical product that allows users to connect with their apps, content and the Internet in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.
“People are loving iPad as it becomes a part of their daily lives,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more people around the world, including those in nine more countries next month.”
Developers have created over 11,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch™ user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 225,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.
Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
What is an iPad?
The iPad is a tablet computer designed and developed by Apple. It is particularly marketed for consumption of media such as books and periodicals, movies, music, and games, and for general web and e-mail access.
At around 700 grams its size and weight are intermediate between most contemporary smartphones and laptop computers.
Sales of the iPad tablet are strong: since its release in April 2010, Apple has sold 3 million iPads.
The iPad runs the same operating system as the previously introduced iPod Touch and iPhone (initially iPhone OS 3.2, with an update to iOS 4 announced for Fall 2010). Likewise, it is controlled by a multitouch display sensitive to fingertip contact with up to eleven fingers.[14] This is unlike most previous tablet computers which instead used a pressure-triggered stylus.
It runs iPad-specific applications as well as those written for the iPhone and iPod Touch, including e-book readers.
The iPad uses Wi-Fi or a 3G mobile data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software.[18][19][20] A USB cable is required to sync the iPad with iTunes on a personal computer, by which the device is managed.[21] Media reaction to the device has generally been neutral or positive, though some media and users liken the device to an unfinished product due to the lack of multitasking and limitations of iPhone OS 3.2
iPad Review
If you are reading this iPad review, you are probably still wondering if you should spend $499 or more on an iPad, and you are looking for answers. In this post, I will try to tell you what the iPad does (or does not), and how good (I think) it really is. Many aspects of the iPad are covered: design, display, books, videos, cool apps, productivity, gaming, web, battery life... you name it. After reading this, you should have a good idea of whether or not the iPad is for you and what it will really bring on the table. If not, well... you can leave a comment! Let's dive in...
Context
We all perceive the usefulness of these devices differently depending on our lifestyle, so let me tell you where I come from. I spend most of my time using a powerful desktop computer (a PC) with a very large display. If I need to get some real work done outside of the office, I use a laptop (Sony Vaio, or Macbook Pro + Win7). On the go, I keep track of emails with a smartphone, but I tend to reply only moderately from a cellphone because typing long emails is painful (even more so on a touchscreen phone). I check news websites a lot, and I often use a laptop in my couch. Now you know...
External design (Beautiful)
I won't spend a whole lot of time describing what the device looks like (check ouriPad unboxing photo gallery). There are a few highlights:
The build quality is excellent. The aluminium back feels great under the finger and nothing feels cheap. There is an audio jack connector for headphones, and a microphone for apps that need it. The speaker is on the bottom of the device where the "Home" button is. The audio quality is so-so and the maximum speaker volume is too soft for my taste. My advice: use headphones whenever possible. The volume button is accessible and active whenever the iPad is playing something.
Other than the standard 3.5mm audio jack, the only external connector is the proprietary Apple connector, which seems similar to the one found on the iPhone.A number of accessories can be connected to that, and this is the only wired way to connect to the outside world. Update: I've spotted an iPad to VGA connector at the Apple Store.
The iPad is heavier than most people expect: at 1.5lbs to 1.6lbs (3G), it is heavy enough so that my wrist would get tired after less than 30mn of firmly holding it. $499 is a good amount of money, but making something with this build quality at that price is not easy. iPad technical specifications on Apple's website
Display (Very good)
Apple has made sure that the display is a high-quality one
The display deserves its own section: with a resolution of 1024x768, it has a seemingly low pixel density compared to select high-end smartphones. That said, everything looks sharp and colorful. The contrast and colors are very nice (dare I say "Amazing"?). Plus, the brightness distribution is very stable regardless of the viewing angle.
The iPad display in an "outdoor" simulation
In direct sunlight, you will get a good amount of reflections, but overall, the iPad display does OK, especially if you are looking at an image with bright colors. If you are watching a dark movie, only a trans-reflective display could help you in that situation. Note that the iPhone 3GS display is slightly better in direct sunlight.
The thick bezel is useful after all
I've heard many complaints about the thick bezel around the screen. There's no question that thinner is better, but the bezel is currently needed because your thumb or another finger will land on it while firmly holding the device. If it wasn't for the bezel, your fingers would be on an active touch surface and that would interfere with the user interface (UI).
Does the iPad cause eye strain? Not for me
Eye strain: some fear that reading from an LCD display would cause headaches and eyestrain. I can only speak for myself, but I have not experienced any eyestrain, and you can imagine that I've been spending a lot of time on the device to write this review. However, remember that I'm looking at a computer LCD most of the time anyway...
User Interface (Easy)
Looks familiar?
For those who have used an iPhone or an iPod touch, there is no learning curve whatsoever. It's the same look (with many additions) and feel and you'll be productive right away. If you are not familiar with it, this is arguably one of the best touch interface out there, and I expect most people to be able to ramp up fairly quickly.
There is a lot of: "grand parents would love it". May be so, but this is largely unproven. I think that most people who believe this have never actually tested it on their tech-averse relatives. If you have, feel free to drop a comment at the end of the review. Anyway, if you are thinking about getting one for an elderly person, just keep in mind that: 1/ it might not be as easy as you think it is. 2/ A computer is still required to register and setup the device. As a side note,Gartner forcasts that by 2015, the majority of computer purchased for kids under 15 will have a touch screen.
Media Consumption (Very good)
The iPad promises to "revolutionize" how we consume media, in a "magical" way, according to Apple. "Magic" is an exaggeration, but yes, this is going to shake some habits.
Books
Colorful books are nice...
iBooks: I like the user interface of the Apple book reader, it's simple and readable, it has a search feature and most importantly, most books (if not all) come with a free sample. Overall, I don't think that there is such a big difference between the Apple book reader and the Kindle reader when it comes to the act of reading but... Amazon seems to be a better book provider.
Kindle for iPad : Amazon has done a good job of making its Kindle app available on many platforms. As a result, it is possible to buy a book from Amazon on the iPad (on amazon.com) and bypass Apple completely. The great thing about the Kindle app is that once you own a book, you can re-download it on as many devices as you want (PC, iPhone, etc...). Kindle also lets you take notes, if you care about that. Finally, Amazon has about 450k book versus Apple's 60k - oh and Amazon eBooks are getting cheaper too.
But comics are Amazing!
Comics: the Marvel comics look fantastic! This is really a great demonstration of what's possible on a nice color display and why black and white is not a sustainable value proposition. The Marvel app is a must-see and there are free comics for you to try it with. Now, I would *love it* if Marvel would make the old comics available...
Source: http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2010/04/ipad-review.html
myPadMedia: The Ultimate eBook Service for the iPad
myPadMedia is a service that allows the download of novels, comic books and newspapers in electronic form. It is aimed specifically at the Apple iPad, but can be used with the iPhone and iPod touch too. In addition to the obvious convenience of reading content in electronic form instead of leafing through a physical book, the myPadMedia service also saves you time and money.
myPadMedia is not a subscription service: you will only be billed once, and that payment will entitle you to unlimited access to all the e-books that are part of the myPadMedia service. This is a detailed myPadMedia review that will hopefully help you decide whether myPadMedia is a good investment for you.
My Pad Media in Action
eBooks Available on myPadMedia
The eBooks available for download on myPadMedia are all popular mainstream titles, not obscure eBooks that you have never heard of. The eBooks available through myPadMedia cover many genres: bestsellers, thrillers, mystery, romance etc. In short, they are all books that you can normally expect to buy at your local bookstore or on iTunes, but with a huge difference: you only pay once, and you can read them all!
Additionally, myPadMedia offers a huge variety of comic books, ranging from superheroes to manga, and an equally large range of newspapers that are available online.
How myPadMedia Works
Joining the myPadMedia service is very straightforward. You pay a one-time fee of $49.95 and this gives you exclusive access to the myPadMedia members' area, where you can download thousands of books, comic books and newspapers in electronic form. You will never be billed again; the myPadMedia is NOT a subscription service that will repeatedly bill you. This is why myPadMedia is such a wise investment: for that one-time payment, you get unlimited lifetime access to all of the eBooks on the myPadMedia service. If you consider that eBooks can cost around $15 each, it is not difficult to see that paying $49.95 for unlimited access to all of the myPadMedia content is an exceptionally good deal. Compare this to what it would cost you to do the same thing with iTunes! If you have been buying e-books on iTunes, myPadMedia is going to be a whole new world for you.
myPadMedia is especially designed for the Apple iPad, but is also compatible with the iPhone and the iPod touch. This has the obvious advantage of allowing you to read the eBooks on myPadMedia regardless of where you are. myPadMedia allows the download of eBooks directly from its servers to your iPad.
myPadMedia is not a peer-to-peer download service and it does not break any laws. The eBooks available for download on myPadMedia are fully licensed. The entire myPadMedia service is absolutely above board and with excellent support. myPadMedia provides completely free support 24/7. All you have to do is log on and submit your question. You will receive a concise reply to your query within a reasonable amount of time.
Reading books, comic books and newspapers with an Apple iPad has some obvious advantages. You should think of it as the reading equivalent of MP3s and MP3 players: you can carry literally thousands of books in electronic form around with you, all saved on your iPad. If you are traveling or going on a long holiday, taking an iPad with you with plenty of reading material on it surely beats carrying boxes full of books around with you. myPadMedia makes all of this possible at an incredibly reasonable price.
Another huge advantage of myPadMedia is the sheer efficiency with which you can acquire new titles. You will never again have to put up with shops or online bookstores that are out of stock. myPadMedia is never out of stock because all of the material is electronic and it is therefore in unlimited supply. The benefit of this set-up is huge, and the bigger reader you are, the more you will benefit from myPadMedia.
myPadMedia is so confident of the value it gives to its customers that it offers a full refund within 60 days from when you made the payment. myPadMedia offers this guarantee because they know that you would be mad to opt out of the service when it gives you access to all of its content for the duration of your life. As you can well imagine, bookstores both online and on Main Street are terrified of myPadMedia and quite simply do not want you to know about it.
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