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Apple iPad Reviewed

Posted by samzenpus on from the under-the-hood dept.

adeelarshad82 writes "Since the iPad's initial introduction back in January, many of us still wonder why we should drop hundreds of dollars for what is termed as a large iPod. Missing features like support for multitasking, a built-in camera for video chats, and Flash support in Safari only add to the dilemma. However, a recently published review of the iPad starts to clear up these doubts. To begin with, the iPad is packing some real quality gear under the hood. Even though the in-house-designed 1GHz A4 chip got little official comment from Apple, the touch screen's instantaneous responses prove that it is outstandingly fast. Furthermore, the iPad runs iPhone OS 3.2, and is currently the only device that runs this version of the operating system. iPad's graphics capabilities come from a PowerVR SGX GPU, similar to the one found in the iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch. It can render about 28 million polygons/second, which is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon found in devices like the HTC HD2. Also, iPad's extraordinary battery life is not just a myth. According to the lab tests, the battery netted a respectable 9 hours and 25 minutes, very close to Apple's claims of 10 hours."

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  1. Re:iTampon by jo_ham · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You realise that a tampon is a small cylindrical object and never called a "pad" right? Maxi pads and tampons are two different things that do a similar job.

    It does't surprise me that you don't seem to know the difference though - I mean, that would first mean you would need to get close an actual girl.

  2. Re:Here come the DRM whiners by whisper_jeff · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You're right. Considering that the tablet in question is about as versatile as the appliances you mentioned, I now have no complaints about it being locked down. Just lock it away somewhere and my joy will be complete.

    *YAWN*

    Sorry. You were commenting on the versatility of a product you've never, ever, ever, not-even-for-a-second, laid your hands upon. Please continue. Your incredibly-informed opinions on this subject are absolutely riveting!

  3. Re:Here come the DRM whiners by whisper_jeff · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    You're an idiot.

    *YAWN*

    Sorry. Nerd rage. Absolutely riveting. Please continue. I'm listening. Honest.