The Apple iPad is a tablet computer that has been successfully marketed by the Apple Company. The Apple iPad first generation was first released in April, 2011 to great success with over 80 million units sold in the first month. The second generation iPad, or iPad 2 was released in March, 2011 and introduced to the world by Steve Jobs in what would be his last product release.
The iPad first generation was a great innovation that brought a new market segment into the media world.This/tag helps explain it more. The current iPad 2 brought a handful of what is generally perceived in the industry as minor improvements or tweaks. The iPad 2 screen is 9.7 inches diagonal, just like the original. The processor power for the iPad 2 is an improved system, from a 1GHz A4 processor in the original iPad to a 1 GHz A5 dual-core processor. The larger processor allows for an additional 200 software applications and the ability to have iCloud. iCloud allows for sharing of files across land computers, the iPad, and iPhones and is the Apple replacement of a similar dated feature, Mobile Me. The iPad 2 improvements also include a choice or black or white, a rear camera for face time for video conferencing, a three direction gyroscope for gaming, and a slightly thinner and lighter unit. Memory storage for the iPad 2 is the same as the first generation iPad, the buyer has the choice of 16, 32, or 64 GB and connectivity choices of Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 3G with now a choice of carriers AT&T or Verizon.
For the avid reader reader there are a number of excellent ebook iPad applications. The first is Apples own iBook where ebooks are ordered and appear on your ‘bookshelf’. The iBook has easy access to the iTunes ebook store. A top rated ebook application is Kindle for iPad. At Kindle, there is easy access to the Kindle ebook store that is powered by Amazon. Amazon has a greater selection and often at a lower pricepoint than iTunes, although it is always good to check each site prior to purchasing. Another ebook iPad app is Nook for iPad by Barnes & Noble. While Nook appears to have near the same functionality as iBook or Kindle.