Apple finally introduced their secret media device called ”iPad”, during their Apple Event on January 27, 2010. My opinion, it’s a GIANT iPod Touch/iPhone on steroids, but still a beautiful device.

WIFI + 3G

WIFI

• CPU: Apple’s custom 1GHz A4 SOC, manufactured by Samsung. And we can tell you, it’s blazingly fast.
• Display: 9.7-inch, 1024 x 786 (132 PPI), LED backlit IPS with capacitive touch and oleophobic coating.
• Storage: The iPad will come in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB variations.
• RAM: No word on this from Apple (just like with the iPhone and iPod touch). We assume it’s more than the iPhone 3GS’s 256MB, but we won’t know for sure till we see a full breakdown.
• Wireless: The devices comes standard with 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1. You can also purchase a version which has 3G connectivity (UMTS / HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100MHz and GSM / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz). Sorry everyone, AT&T only here in the US — and if you’re thinking about using your iPhone SIM, think again. The iPad uses new micro SIMs.
• Other sensors: The iPad has a digital compass, there’s AGPS on-board in the 3G version, and both versions have an accelerometer and ambient light sensor.
• Ports / input / output: Headphone jack, 30-pin dock connector, built-in microphone, built-in speaker.
• Battery life: Apple claims “up to” 10 hours web surfing on WiFi, listening to music, or watching video, and over a month on standby.
• Dimensions: height: 9.56-inches, width: 7.47-inches, depth: 0.5-inches, weight: 1.5 pounds (1.6 for the 3G model).

Pricing:

• WiFi 16GB: $499
• WiFi 32GB: $599
• WiFi 64GB: $699
• WiFi + 3G 16GB: $629
• WiFi + 3G 32GB: $729
• WiFi + 3G 64GB: $829

Release dates:

• WiFi models will be shipping worldwide near the end of March 2010
• Wifi + 3G models will be shipping near the end of April 2010

Do you think the ”iPad” is a revolutionary device? Are you going to purchase the day of release? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Check Apple’s website to learn more about the ”iPad” and fill out the Notify Me!