Ipad

This article is about the wireless tablet computer by Apple Inc. For the retail point-of-sale
device, see Fujitsu iPAD.
iPad

An iPad showing its home screen

Developer Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn (on contract)[1]
Type Tablet media player/PC
Wi-Fi model (U.S.):
April 3, 2010[2][3]
Wi-Fi + 3G Model (U.S.):
Release date
April 30, 2010[4]
Both Models (Nine more countries):
May 28, 2010[5]
Units sold 3 million (as of 22 June 2010)[6]
Operating iOS 3.2.2 (build 7B500)[7] Released August
system 11, 2010; 54 days ago
Internal rechargeable non-removable
Power
25 W·h (90 kJ) lithium-polymer battery[8]
CPU 1 GHz Apple A4[8][9]
Flash memory
Storage capacity
16GB, 32GB, or 64GB models only[8]
 256 MB DRAM built into Apple A4
Memory package (top package of PoP contains two
128 MB dies)[10]
1024 × 768 px (aspect ratio 4:3), 9.7 in (25
Display cm) diagonal, appr. 45 in2 (290 cm2),
132 PPI, XGA, LED-backlit IPS LCD[8]
Graphics PowerVR SGX 535 GPU[11]
Multi-touch touch screen, headset controls,
Input proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis
accelerometer, magnetometer
Camera None
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Wi-Fi + 3G model also includes: UMTS /
Connectivity
HSDPA (Tri band–850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM / EDGE (Quad band–850, 900, 1800,
1900 MHz)
iTunes Store, App Store, MobileMe,
Online services
iBookstore, Safari
242.8 mm (9.56 in) (h)
Dimensions 189.7 mm (7.47 in) (w)
13.4 mm (0.53 in) (d)
Wi-Fi model: 680 g (1.5 lb)
Weight
Wi-Fi + 3G model: 730 g (1.6 lb)[8]
Related articles iPhone, iPod touch (Comparison)
Website www.apple.com/ipad

The iPad is a tablet computer designed and developed by Apple. It is particularly marketed as
a platform for audio and visual media such as books, periodicals, movies, music, and games,
as well as web content. At about 700 grams (25 ounces), its size and weight are between
those of most contemporary smartphones and laptop computers. Apple released the iPad in
April 2010, and sold 3 million of the devices in 80 days.

The iPad runs the same operating system as the earlier iPod Touch and iPhone, albeit a
slightly older version. It can run its own applications as well as ones developed for the
iPhone. Without modification, it will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed
via its online store.

Like iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display — a break from
most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus. The iPad uses Wi-Fi
or a 3G mobile data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install
software. The device is managed and synced by iTunes on a personal computer via USB
cable.

Media reaction to the device has generally been neutral or positive, with more positive
reaction after the device was launched.

Contents
[hide]

 1 History
 2 Hardware
o 2.1 Screen and input
o 2.2 Connectivity
o 2.3 Audio and output
o 2.4 Power and battery
o 2.5 Storage and SIM
o 2.6 Optional accessories
o 2.7 Technical specifications
o 2.8 Manufacture
 3 Software
o 3.1 Applications
o 3.2 Digital rights management
o 3.3 Jailbreaking
 4 Books, news, and magazine content
o 4.1 Censorship
 4.1.1 Pornography on the iPad
 5 Release
 6 Reception
o 6.1 Reaction to the announcement
o 6.2 Reviews
o 6.3 Reaction to the international launch
o 6.4 Omitted features
o 6.5 Product name
 7 Available Locations
 8 Usage
o 8.1 Business
o 8.2 Children
 9 See also
 10 References
 11 External links

History
Apple's first tablet computer was the Newton
MessagePad 100,[12][13] introduced in 1993, which led to
the creation of the ARM6 processor core with Acorn
Computers. Apple also developed a prototype
PowerBook Duo-based tablet, the PenLite, but in order
to avoid hurting MessagePad sales did not sell it.[14]
Apple released several more Newton-based PDAs, and
discontinued the last, the MessagePad 2100, in 1998.
With the success of the introduction of portable music
player iPod in 2001, Apple re-entered the mobile-
computing market in 2007 with the iPhone. Smaller
than the iPad but featuring a camera and mobile phone,
it pioneered the multitouch finger-sensitive touchscreen
interface of Apple's mobile operating system—iOS. By
late 2009, the iPad's release had been rumored for
several years. Mostly referred to as "Apple's tablet",
iTablet and iSlate were among the speculated names.[15]
The iPad was announced on January 27, 2010 by Steve
Jobs at an Apple press conference at the Yerba Buena
Center for the Arts in San Francisco.[16][17]
Jobs later admitted that the iPad was developed before
the iPhone.[18][19][20] Upon realizing that it would work
just as well as a mobile phone, Jobs put development of
the iPad on hold and decided to develop the iPhone
instead.[21]

History
Apple's first tablet computer was the Newton MessagePad 100,[12][13] introduced in 1993,
which led to the creation of the ARM6 processor core with Acorn Computers. Apple also
developed a prototype PowerBook Duo-based tablet, the PenLite, but in order to avoid
hurting MessagePad sales did not sell it.[14] Apple released several more Newton-based PDAs,
and discontinued the last, the MessagePad 2100, in 1998.

With the success of the introduction of portable music player iPod in 2001, Apple re-entered
the mobile-computing market in 2007 with the iPhone. Smaller than the iPad but featuring a
camera and mobile phone, it pioneered the multitouch finger-sensitive touchscreen interface
of Apple's mobile operating system—iOS. By late 2009, the iPad's release had been rumored
for several years. Mostly referred to as "Apple's tablet", iTablet and iSlate were among the
speculated names.[15] The iPad was announced on January 27, 2010 by Steve Jobs at an Apple
press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.[16][17]

Jobs later admitted that the iPad was developed before the iPhone.[18][19][20] Upon realizing that
it would work just as well as a mobile phone, Jobs put development of the iPad on hold and
decided to develop the iPhone instead.[21]

[edit] Hardware
[edit] Screen and input

The iPad's touchscreen display is a 25 cm (9.7 in) liquid crystal display (1024 × 768 pixels)
with fingerprint-resistant and scratch-resistant glass. Like the iPhone, the iPad is designed to
be controlled by bare fingers; normal gloves and styli that prevent electrical conductivity may
not be used,[22] although there are special gloves and styli designed for this use.[23][24]

The display responds to two other sensors: an ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness
and a 3-axis accelerometer to sense iPad orientation and switch between portrait and
landscape modes. Unlike the iPhone and iPod touch built-in applications, which work in three
orientations (portrait, landscape-left and landscape-right), the iPad built-in applications
support screen rotation in all four orientations (the three aforementioned ones along with
upside-down),[25] meaning that the device has no intrinsic "native" orientation; only the
relative position of the home button changes.

The iPad has a switch to lock out the screen rotation function (reportedly to prevent
unintended rotation when the user is lying down).[26] There are a total of four physical
switches, including a home button below the display that returns the user to the main menu,
and three plastic physical switches on the sides: wake/sleep and volume up/down, along with
the screen rotation lock.[8]

Ars Technica noted the similarity between the iPad and Star Trek's fictional PADD tablet
computer, both in name and functionality.[27]
Connectivity

Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, introducing the iPad

The iPad can use Wi-Fi network trilateration from Skyhook Wireless to provide location
information to applications such as Google Maps. The 3G model contains A-GPS to allow its
position to be calculated with GPS or relative to nearby cellphone towers; it also has a black
plastic accent on the back side to improve 3G radio sensitivity.[28]

For wired connectivity, the iPad has a dock connector; it lacks the Ethernet and USB ports of
larger computers.[8]

[edit] Audio and output

Back of the iPad Wi-Fi

The iPad has two internal speakers that push mono sound through two small sealed channels
to the three audio ports carved into the bottom-right of the unit.[11] A volume switch is on the
right side of the unit.

A 3.5-mm TRS connector audio-out jack on the top-left corner of the device provides stereo
sound for headphones with or without microphones and/or volume controls. The iPad also
contains a microphone that can be used for voice recording.

The built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR interface allows wireless headphones and keyboards to be
used with the iPad.[29] However, the iOS does not currently support file transfer via Bluetooth.
[30]
iPad also features 1024 x 768 VGA video output for connecting an external display or
television.[31]
[edit] Power and battery

iPad in the iPad Keyboard Dock

The iPad uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. The batteries are made in
Taiwan by Simplo Technology, which makes 60% of them, and Dynapack International
Technology.[32] The iPad is designed to be charged with a high current (2 amperes) using the
included USB 10 W power adapter. While it can be charged by a standard USB port from a
computer, these are limited to 500 milliamperes (half an amp). As a result, if the iPad is
turned on while being charged with a normal USB computer port, it will charge much more
slowly, if at all.

Apple claims that the iPad's battery can provide up to 10 hours of video, 140 hours of audio
playback, or one month on standby. Like any battery technology, the iPad's LiPo battery loses
capacity over time, but is not designed to be user-replaceable. In a program similar to the
battery-replacement program for the iPod and the original iPhone, Apple will replace an iPad
that does not hold an electrical charge with a refurbished iPad for a fee of US$99 (plus $6.95
shipping).[33][34]

[edit] Storage and SIM

The iPad was released with three options for internal storage size: a 16, 32, or 64 GB flash
drive. All data is stored on the flash drive and there is no option to expand storage. Apple
sells a camera connection kit with an SD card reader, but it can only be used to transfer
photos and videos.[35]

The side of the Wi-Fi + 3G model has a micro-SIM slot (not mini-SIM). Unlike the iPhone,
which is usually sold locked to specific carriers, the 3G iPad is sold unlocked and can be used
with any compatible GSM carrier.[36] Japan is the exception to this, where the iPad 3G is
locked to Softbank.[37] In the U.S., data network access via T-Mobile's network is limited to
slower EDGE cellular speeds because T-Mobile's 3G Network uses different frequencies.[38]
[39]
[edit] Optional accessories

The iPad in its case

Apple offers several iPad accessories, including:[8]

 iPad Keyboard Dock with hardware keyboard, 30-pin connector, and audio jack
 iPad Case which can be used to stand the iPad in various positions
 iPad Dock with 30-pin connector and audio jack
 iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter for external monitor or projector
 iPad Camera Connection Kit including a USB Type A connector adapter and an SD card
reader, for transferring photos and videos
 iPad 10W USB Power Adapter with 2 A output (10 W)

[edit] Technical specifications

Model Wi-Fi Wi-Fi + 3G

Announcement
January 27, 2010[16]
date

Release date April 3, 2010[3] April 30, 2010[4]

9.7 inches (25 cm) multitouch display at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels with
Display
LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch resistant coating. [8]

Processor 1 GHz Apple A4 System on a chip[9]

Storage Fixed capacity of 16, 32, or 64 GB[8]

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR[8]

Wireless No wireless wide-area network
3G cellular HSDPA, 2G cellular EDGE[8]
interface

Assisted GPS, Skyhook Wireless, cellular

Geolocation Skyhook Wireless[40]
network[8]

Environmental
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer (for digital compass)[8]
sensors

Operating system iOS 3.2.2 iOS 4.2 Due November [7]

 Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery; (10 hours video,[8] 140 hours audio,[41] 1
Battery
month standby[42])

Weight 680 g (1.5 lb)[8] 730 g (1.6 lb)[8]

Dimensions 242.8 × 189.7 × 13.4 mm (9.56 × 7.47 × 0.53 in)[8]

Mechanical keys Home, sleep, screen rotation lock, volume. [8]

[edit] Manufacture

The iPad is assembled by Foxconn, which also manufactures Apple's iPod, iPhone and Mac
Mini, in its largest plant in Shenzhen, China.[43]

iSuppli estimated that each iPad 16 GB Wi-Fi version costs Apple US$259.60 to
manufacture, a total that excludes research, development, licensing and patent costs.[44] Apple
does not disclose the makers of iPad components, but teardown reports and analysis from
industry insiders indicate that various parts and their suppliers include:

 Apple A4 SoC: Samsung.[8][45]

 NAND flash RAM chips: Toshiba; except Samsung for the 64 GB model.[46][47]
 Touch-screen chips: Broadcom.[46]
 Touch panels: Wintek. (Got the job after TPK Touch Solutions was unable to fulfill its orders,
delaying the iPad's release from late March to early April. [48])
 Case: Catcher Technologies.[49]
 LCD drivers: Novatek Microelectronics.[50]
 Batteries: 60% are made in Taiwan by Simplo Technology, 40% by Dynapack International.[32]
[51]

 Accelerometer: STMicroelectronics.[52]

[edit] Software
Like the iPhone, with which it shares a development environment (iPhone SDK, or software
development kit, version 3.2 onwards),[53] the iPad only runs its own software, software
downloaded from Apple's App Store, and software written by developers who have paid for a
developer's license on registered devices.[54] The iPad runs almost all third-party iPhone
applications, displaying them at iPhone size or enlarging them to fill the iPad's screen.[55]
Developers may also create or modify apps to take advantage of the iPad's features.[56]
Application developers use iPhone SDK for developing applications for iPad.[57] The iPad has
been shipping with a customized iPad-only version of iPhone OS, dubbed v3.2. On
September 1, it was announced the iPad will get iOS 4.2 by November 2010.[58]

[edit] Applications

The iPad comes with several applications, including Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, YouTube,
iPod, iTunes, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, and Spotlight Search.[59]
Several are improved versions of applications developed for the iPhone.
The iPad syncs with iTunes on a Mac or Windows PC.[16] Apple ported its iWork suite from
the Mac to the iPad, and sells pared down versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps in
the App Store.[60] Although the iPad is not designed to replace a mobile phone, a user can use
a wired headset or the built-in speaker and microphone and place phone calls over Wi-Fi or
3G using a VoIP application.[61] The iPad has lots of third party applications available for it;
as of September 1, 2010 there were 25000 iPad specific apps on the AppStore.[62]

[edit] Digital rights management

For more details on the digital rights management, see iOS.

The iPad employs DRM intended to lock purchased content - including TV shows, movies,
and apps-- to operate only on Apple's platform. Also, the iPad's development model requires
anyone creating an app for the iPad to sign a non-disclosure agreement and pay for a
developer subscription. Furthermore, critics argue Apple's centralized app approval process
and control and lockdown of the platform itself could stifle software innovation. Of particular
concern to digital rights advocates is the ability for Apple to remotely disable or delete apps,
media, or data on the iPad at will.[63][64][65]

Digital rights advocates, including the Free Software Foundation, Electronic Frontier
Foundation, and computer engineer and activist Brewster Kahle, have criticized the iPad for
its digital rights restrictions. Paul Sweeting, an analyst with GigaOM, is quoted by National
Public Radio saying, "With the iPad, you have the anti-Internet in your hands. [...] It offers
[the major media companies] the opportunity to essentially re-create the old business model,
wherein they are pushing content to you on their terms rather than you going out and finding
content, or a search engine discovering content for you." But Sweeting also thinks Apple's
limitations make its products feel like living in a safe neighborhood, saying, "Apple is
offering you a gated community where there's a guard at the gate, and there's probably maid
service, too." Laura Sydell, the article's author, concludes, "As more consumers have fears
about security on the Internet, viruses and malware, they may be happy to opt for Apple's
gated community."[66]

[edit] Jailbreaking
For more details on iPad Jailbreaking, see iOS jailbreaking.

Like other iOS Devices, the iPad can be "jailbroken", allowing applications and programs
that are not authorized by Apple to run on the device.[67][68] Once jailbroken, iPad users are
able to download many applications previously unavailable through the App Store via
unofficial installers such as Cydia, as well as illegally pirated applications.[68] Apple claims
jailbreaking voids their factory warranty on the device in the United States.[68][69]