Apple Announces Revolutionary iPad Device

January 27, 2010

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San Francisco, CA - In a highly anticipated event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad, a new tablet device that he describes as "magical and revolutionary" at a starting price of $499.

iPad Specifications: - 9.7" LED-backlit display - 1GHz Apple A4 processor - 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB storage - Wi-Fi (802.11n) / Optional 3G - Up to 10 hours battery life - Weight: 1.5 pounds - Thickness: 0.5 inches - iPhone OS compatibility

The device aims to create a new category between smartphones and laptops. Key features include:

Enhanced iPhone OS with custom UI
iBooks store and reader app
Full iTunes and App Store access
Modified iPhone apps compatibility
Optional keyboard dock accessory

Model	Wi-Fi Only	Wi-Fi + 3G
16GB	$499	$629
32GB	$599	$729
64GB	$699	$829

Mixed Reactions from Tech Community:

"It's just a big iPod touch." - Gizmodo

"Could revolutionize digital reading." - TechCrunch

"No multitasking? No Flash? No camera?" - Engadget

Notable missing features that have drawn criticism:

No support for Adobe Flash
No multitasking capability
No camera
No USB ports
No SD card slot

AT&T will provide 3G data plans:

250MB for $14.99/month
Unlimited for $29.99/month
No contract required

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