Apple iPad

Apple called it the iPad? Seriously? Image courtesy of Apple

Today, Steve Jobs announced Apple’s new product, a tablet called the Apple iPad. It has a 9.7 inch screen, runs iPhone OS 3.2, has 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, has no camera, no USB ports and no multitasking. It has optional 3G coverage from AT&T, but is unlocked, so it can be used on any compatible carrier. You might be thinking that you could take advantage of that to use it on another carrier, such as T-Mobile. Well, the Micro SIM used in the iPad will prevent that for now, since no other U.S. carriers are using them currently. With Wi-Fi only, the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions are $499, $599 and $699, respectively. Adding 3G bumps the price of each up by $130. That puts the top end iPad at $829. Want more details? You can find them on Apple’s website here.

Now for my thoughts. Where to start? (more…)