Features of The IPad and What to Look For Before Buying One

by admin on February 21, 2011

Apple is a leader in new technology, with their nifty little iPods to their cutting-edge iPhones, well now they have something new to add to their inventory. On January 27, 2010, Apple announced their newest gadget, the iPad. The iPad is a tablet computer that is essentially the same as the iPod touch, only with a bigger screen giving it the computer feel. The iPad and the iPod Touch both have about the same applications and they both run on the same operating system, which is iPhone OS. The iPad is in its beginning stages but it is pretty much guaranteed that within a couple of months, it will become a top product.

The iPad features a pretty large screen compared to the iPod Touch; the screen sizes in at a surprising 9.7 inches with an astoundingly great screen resolution of 1024×768. The screen is also backlit by LED and is of course, a touch screen. The iPad runs with an Apple A4 Processor that operates at one GHz (gigahertz) and has a memory capacity of between 16 to 64 gigabytes. Apple has announced so far that there will be two models being manufactured, the first model will feature Wi-Fi (802.11n) and then the other model will have the same Wi-Fi capabilities as the first model, but will also be on a 3G network, have a GPS system and both models will feature Bluetooth 2.1. Similar to the iPod and the iPhone, the iPad will come with a dock connector (30 pin) that can be used to synchronize the iPad with your iTunes account.

The iPod Touch and the iPhone models all feature the ability to download and use various different applications; the iPad is no different. The iPad will come with a few applications when purchased, the applications are as follows: Mail, Videos, Photos, iPod, iTunes, YouTube, Safari, App Store, Notes, Calendar, Maps, Spotlight and Contacts. There will also be an iBooks application, making the iPad the first device from Apple to use their iBookstore. With the iBooks application, you will be able to download readable content such as books and other publications, from the iBookstore and view it right from your iPad.

Apple has announced that the Wi-Fi iPad models will be available for purchase towards the end of March, 2010, worldwide. You will have to wait until around the end of April 2010 to get your hands on the WI-Fi plus 3G iPad model, it will be available for purchase in the United States as well as multiple other countries. Apple has also given an announcement showing the outlook on the initial pricing of the different iPad models. Both models are available as a 16 GB model, a 32 GB model and a 64 GB model. The Wi-Fi model pricing is said to be as follows: 16 GB will go for $499.00, 32 GB for $599.00 and the 64 GB for $699.00. The Wi-Fi plus 3G iPad models are $629.00 for the 16 GB model, $729.00 for the 32 GB model and $829 for the 64 GB model.

The iPad is pretty much assured that is will be a big hit, it is predicted that as soon as the iPad hits the shelves they will be gone. Before you make the decision to buy an iPad, make sure that it is really a good choice for you and/or your budget. The price of the 64 GB Wi-Fi plus 3G iPad is estimated to be $829.00, thatís a pretty hefty price tag, especially if you are operating on a fixed budget. So if you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch which are virtually the same with the difference being a slightly smaller screen, maybe you should hold off on buying an iPad until the other device breaks. If you can afford an iPad and you really think it will be beneficial to you, then by all means go out and get you one before they are all gone.

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Comparisons between the iPhone 2G, the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS

by admin on February 21, 2011

Apple is paving the way for the latest gadgets and technologies, whether itís from their desktop and laptop computers, or their latest iPhone, Apple has laid the technology foundation. Apple’s iPhone has completely changed the game when it comes to cell phones; you can tell that simply taking a quick look at an iPhone. Before iPhone became the most popular selling phone, the Motorola RAZR was on top but then Apple put the RAZR to shame when it released their 2G iPhone. Not to long after the 2G iPhone was released, that the 3G iPhone made its first appearance and then the iPhone 3GS. What are the differences the three different iPhones?

Let us first start by talking about the features and specifications of the 2G iPhone. The screen size on the 2G iPhone is exactly 3.5 inches, which sets the foundation for the crisp 480×320 screen resolution. The back of the iPhone has an extremely smooth metal finish with a black strip down towards the bottom. The front of the phone obviously has the screen, but also has a shiny metal strip that travels around the outside of the screen. The entire phone is 4.5 inches tall, 2.4 inches across and 0.46 inches thick, combining together to make the phone weigh 4.8 ounces. There is a 2 megapixels camera on the iPhone 2G but it does not have video recording capabilities. The iPhone 2G also supports GSM, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, couple that with all the other features and your still left with up to eight hours of talk time.

Once the iPhone 2G was released, Apple was already looking for ways to improve it, and so the iPhone 3G was born. Letís take a look at the features of the iPhone 3G so we can compare it between the iPhone 2G. The iPhone 3G also has a 3.5 inch screen, as well as a 480×320 screen resolution just like the iPhone 2G. The back of the iPhone 3G boasts a smooth piano finish in either white or black but still features the same shiny metal strip going around the front as the 2G iPhone. The iPhone 2G featured just regular buttons, while Apple wanted the 3G iPhone to have a more sturdier feel so it features metal buttons. The iPhone 3G is 4.5 inches tall and 2.4 inches across, just like the iPhone 2G with the difference being that the iPhone 3G is slightly thicker, being 0.48 inches thick. The iPhone 3G also weighs 4.7 ounces which is slightly less then its 2G predecessor. The camera on the 3G is almost exactly the same as the 2G, being 2 megapixels and still cannot support video recording. The 3G supports GSM, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi just like the 2G, but the real difference being that the 3G operates at 3G speeds which is significantly faster than the 2G. Whether you want to surf the web, download something from the Internet or watch some YouTube videos, the 3G is the phone to do it. The 3G however, does have a shorter battery-life, allowing for only 5 hours of talk time.

The iPhone 3GS basically the same thing as the 3G just with a few improvements. The iPhone 3GS has a 16 gigabyte model and then an even larger 32 gigabyte model to choose from. While the 2G and 3G have a 2 megapixel camera, the 3GS boasts a 3 megapixel camera as well as 30FPS video recording capabilities and the ability to edit the video right on your phone. The iPhone 3GS also has a finish that is resistant to oil and water, while the 2G and the 3G do not. The iPhone 3GS has the same dimensions as the iPhone 3G weighs 4.76 ounces. Lastly, the iPhone 3GS has about h hours of talk and data time if operating at 3G speeds and about 12 hours if operation on 2G speeds.

The iPhone is the next great thing in cell phones, boasting more features than any other type of cell phone. Whether it is the 2G, the 3G or the 3GS iPhone, they all have their own capabilities and it is up to you, based on what you need to make a decision on which one to buy. If you are the type of person that stays up to date with all the latest technologies and you want the latest and the greatest, then the iPhone 3GS is probably the best choice for you. If you are the type of person who likes new technology but is more on the conservative side, then the 2G or the 3G iPhone would probably be a better decision.

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