All of the news from today's iPad announcement

What a day it's been. The tablet is finally out. That's right, the tablet we've been waiting years for is real and will be on sale soon, only it's called the iPad, and it's pretty similar to the iPhone. Just in case you missed something today, here's everything we've learned about the magical and revolutionary device, all lined up in one easy-to-browse list. Just think, in 60 days, you'll be able to flip through these posts with your finger. On a 9.7" IPS screen, I mean.

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What a day it's been. The tablet is finally out. That's right, the tablet we've been waiting years for is real and will be on sale soon,...

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Scot

What about the other things that were supposed to be announced yesterday?

- Macbook Pro refresh?
- iPhone on Verizon?

I can't find anyone commenting about these.

January 28 2010 at 11:47 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Robert

Good...the stupid "announcement" is over. Can Apple now get back to fixing the screen issues that plague the Late-2009 iMacs?

January 28 2010 at 12:36 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Lancelot

I was so hoping to replace my Dell netbook running OSX I built because I just knew Apple would never release a 10" notebook running Leopard & unfortunately the ipad & its shortcomings has proved me correct.
Even my ipod has almost 100gb more of memory than the ipad & it doesn't even need room to store any books. Finally, I'm stunned & disappointed that there's no multitasking, sms messaging, SD memory slot or camera for video conferencing. Finally, I refuse to buy any more Apple stuff just for its Cool Factor. I need devices that are functional & have hardware / software / external connections that support that need. The 16 gig model is a joke & I'm stunned that more people aren't looking at this device a little objectively.

January 27 2010 at 10:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Stephen S

Dear Steve Jobs,

Change the device's name.
Not that big a deal.

Stephen

Sent from my iPhone

January 27 2010 at 9:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

univac

Now, with an iPad version of BackToMyMac, or any other remote access app, I can finally have that practical portable screen I've been dreaming of.

January 27 2010 at 9:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Keloran

Is it just me or does iBooks look like Classics {the ebook reader from one of the devs on MacHeist}

January 27 2010 at 9:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

rikard154

I think a lot of the shortcomings were necessary to keep the price down. It seemed like that was a major issue, and rightly so.

I wouldn't at all be surprised to so Apple roll out a "iPad Pro" in the next 1-2 years with some more advanced features.

January 27 2010 at 8:46 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Frank Ponchatrain

Why can't this thing run multiple apps or background tasks? And why is there no video camera? No photobooth?!

Keep up with the latest iPad news from the iPad Tablet Supersite at http://www.ipadsupersite.com which is updated daily and 100% free!

January 27 2010 at 8:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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sgillila

I would like to know the reasons for not including a camera and multitasking. I have to assume it was done in order to keep price down, at least concerning the camera? As for multitasking perhaps the next iPhone OS release will have something for both the iPad and the iPhone on these grounds. I also agree that nothing here is revolutionary at all. I'm a little disappointed with it. Price is good however and I hope Apple does will with the sales of the generation one iPad. I do hope future generations contain support for video (and a mic) along with multitasking. Until then, I don't know why I wouldn't just by a net book.

January 27 2010 at 9:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

sgillila

Was just told it has a mic already, sorry for the misinformation on my part.

January 27 2010 at 9:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

raleedy

I always thought it would be great to have a bigger-format iPod Touch. That's what this seems to be. Book reader? Not so much. Computer? Not without other I/O options besides the dock, wireless and BT. I've been excited about other Apple products, but this one seems to me relatively minor.

January 27 2010 at 8:03 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Adam

I'm confused as to why the site includes music as one of the things under the 10-hour battery life heading.... Shouldn't you get more time with music than video?

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