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Introduction History Architecture Technical specifications Design Applications Accessories Comparison with other e-

readers Advantages and disadvantages Conclusion bibiliography

introduction
Applehas best-knownhardware products which includes Macintosh computers, the iPod, and the iphone.Apple software includes the Mac OS X operating system, the iTunes media browser, the ilife suite of multimedia and creativity software, the iwork suite ofproductivity software and many more.

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So now after eight years of rumour and speculation about a tablet device fromAp plehas come to an end, and the most anticipated device is unveiled

with the name iPad.The announcement was made by Apple chief executive Steve Jobs at an event in San Francisco. So this the first newproduct in any category wherepeoplehave the great option ofhaving ahundred thousand application integrated in it

History
Apple's development of a tablet computer began with the Newton MessagePad 100, firstintroducedin 1993. This effort led to the creation of the ARM6 processor core with Acorn Computers. Apple also

developed a prototype PowerBook Duo-based tablet computer, thePenLite, but did not sellit to avoid hurting MessagePad sales. Apple released several more Newtonbased PDAs, and discontinued the lastin the line, the MessagePad 2100,in 1998.

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Apple reentered themarket in 2007 with the iPhone.Smaller than the iPad but featuring acamera And mobile phone,it pioneered the multitouch interface of iPhone OS. By late 2009, the iPad'sreleasehad been rumored for severalmonths withiSlate andiTablet amongspeculated names. Theproduct wasannounced on January 27, 2010, at an Apple press conference at the Yerba Buena Center for theArts in SanFrancisco.Three days later, at the 52nd GrammyAwards,StephenColbert used an iPad in announcingthe nominees.

Architecture
The architecture can be grouped into 3headings: The A4 processor iPhone OS(OS X) System requirements The A4 processor Itis a 32bit-ARM based system-onchip designed by Apple Itis first usediniPad It was first announced on jan 27,2010, during Apple s Latest creation event It runs at 1GHz and contains a Cortex-A8 CPU core with a powerVR SGX graphics processor

It was custom designed by Apple engineers to be extremely powerfull and efficient The performanceis like anything we ve ever seen on a touch based device It makesiPad fantastic for everything from productivity apps to games The A4 chipis so power efficient thatit helpsiPad get up to 10hours of battery life on a singlecharge

Architecture
2.iPhone OS(OS X) Itis a mobile OS developed and marketed by AppleInc Itis a default OS of theiPhone,iPod touch, and theiPad It wasintroduced at the Macworld conference on jan 9,2007 as the primary os of theiPhone Itis derived from Mac OS x and Isa Unix like operating system by nature. It uses less than 500MB of the device memory It has four layers:cores OS layer, core services layer, the media layer and the cocoa touch layer

The user interface ofiPhone OS is based on the concept ofdirect manipulation, using multitouch gestures. Interface control elements consists of sliders, switches and buttons. Internal accelerometers are used by some applications to respondto shakinf the device or rotating it in 3 dimensions(switchingportrait to landscape mode)

Ahome screen withapplication icons,and a dock at the bottom of the screen ,showing icons for the applications the useraccesses the most, ispresented when thedevice is turned onor whenhome buttonispressed The screenhas a status bar across the top to display data,such as time, battery level and signal strength There is no concept of starting or quitting the applications,only opening anapplication from thehome screen andleaving the application to return to the homescreen However ,it is limited toApplesown applications Many of the included apps were designed to work together ;allowing for the sharingor cross-propagation of data from one appto another Ipad includes a similar interface,except that dock is in 3D and the background is interchangable. On oct 17,2007 steve jobs announced that a SDK would be made available to third party developers

Mac system requirements windows system requirements Mac computer with USB 2.0port PC with USB 2.0port Mac OS X windows 7;windows vista or windows iTunes 9.0 or later xphome orprofessional with service ITunes store account pack 3 or later Internet access iTunes9.0 or later internet access

Technical specifications Size and weight Height:9.56 inches(242.8mm) Width:7.47 inches(189.7mm) Depth:0.5 inch(13.4mm) Weight:1.5pounds (0.68 kg) Wi-Fi model; 1.6pounds (0.73 kg)Wi-Fi + 3G model Display 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132pixelsper inch (ppi) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Capacity: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive Sensors: Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Battery and power: Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery Up to 10hours of surfing the web onWi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music Charging viapower adapter or USB to computer system

Input and output: Dock connectorport 3.5-mm stereoheadphone jack Built-in speaker Microphone Micro SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only) Mail attachment support: Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (MicrosoftWord); .htm and .html (webpages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview andAdobeAcrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

Accessibility: Support forplayback of closedcaptioned content VoiceOver screen reader Full-screen zoom magnification White on black display Mono audio Wireless and cellular: Wi-Fi model Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology Wi-Fi + 3G model UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Data only2 Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technolog

 The cost for theAp ple iPad varies: The 16GB version will cost $499. The 32GB will cost $599. The 64GB version will cost $699.
This is for theWi-Fi only version, forWi-Fi and 3G add another $129 to each model.

iPad design
LED-Backlit IPS display Multi-Touch Thin and Light Upto 10hours of Battery life Wireless 3G Performance Connectivity Audio

Applications
Mobile browsing with safari Gorgeous multi-column email in mail Maps iTunes music and video Photos Interface to youtube Notes Redesigned calendar Spotlightsearch across the whole device Appsto r e

iPad iBooks
Apple also announced the new iBooks app for iPad, which includesApples new iBookstore, the best way to browse, buy and read books on a mobile device. Once youve bought a book, its displayed on your Bookshelf. To read it, all youhave to do is tap on it and it opens up. Thehighresolution, LED-backlit screen displays everything in sharp, rich, color, so its very easy to read, even in low light.

Apple iPad iWork

The iWorkproductivity applications that you know and love on the Mac Keynote, Pages, and Numbers have been completely redesigned for iPad.2 So you can create great-looking presentations, documents, and spreadsheets.All using just your fingers.And while theyre easy to use, theyre also the mostpowerful

productivity apps ever built for a mobile device

Ipad Accessories

Comparing with other e readers

Sony e-reader pros Large sized ePaper display facilitates easy reading. In some models it is also touchsensitive, allowinghassle free navigation. Most models canplay MP3 and unencryptedAAC audio files. Full metal body enhances durability and resistance versusphysical impacts. Looks much better than the current crop of eReaders Cons: Limited collection of titles available at the Sony bookstore. Devicehas to be connected to a PC to transfer eBooks. Device does not support wireless networks orWi-Fihotspots.

Advantages
Portable - smaller than a laptop, with connectivity options that are similar. Can use any existing iPhone app Uses a 1Ghz newAp ple chip 10hours of battery life (very good

versus a laptop) Has 3G, and will be unlocked At&t will provide unlimited US data for $30 and it will beprepaid Already runs iPhone apps International wirelessplans are coming in the month of june Will run iWork

Disadvantages

Conclusion
Will the iPad become the successAp ple anticipates, or will it be a just a gadget for those that alreadyhave all the other electronic gadgets available and want to show off? In my opinion, this tablet computer is the start of anew revolution in computing. The ease of use of the iPad, the myriad of applications already there and in development, and its great design and capabilities will attract manypeople. Theprice range, starting at $499 all the way up to $ 829 for the 64 GB model with 3G, will not be much of a stumbling block for this, given that a top range laptop is morepricey than this. Given that the machine can take over many of the older machinerypeople have at home and at the office, and the fantastic specs of the screen, I expectAp ple's iPad to show up in board rooms, duringpresentations and in schools all over the world soon!