Sure, you followed our links to liveblogs of the Apple tablet on the sidebar, but still rather see it yourself? The full Stevenote, complete with all wholesome iPad goodness, is now available for the masses to enjoy. However, still no sign of any commercials for the tablet.
The most anticipated product for seven years – it’s here. More pictures, speculation and others from us below.
At first glance, the iPad (before you had a chance to see anything about it), you think “Holy cow, this will revolutionize everything” or “This is sexy!” Both might be true, but at it’s heart, it is just a 10″ iPod touch give or take 3G support. Internet on the tablet is remarkable, the iPod app is a significant improvement, you can have a wallpaper as your home screen background, and watch HD YouTube videos. But is that it? No. It also features Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11n out of the box support, a ebook reader, iPhone app compatibility, LED screen, Google Street View, 1Ghz Apple A4 processor, among others. What missing really take away from the device, however. No camera, multi-tasking, flash, or other stuff really take away from it.
But why should I go on any farther?
The pricing starts at $499 for a WiFi only 16GB version and goes to $829 for a unlocked 3G + WiFi capable 64GB version of the tablet, meaning you can pop in your SIM and start surfing the internets. In addition, AT&T will offer a no contract $20 per month internet service for the iPad.
I have no clue if this is the real deal, but it meets every rumor of the Apple Tablet, and it does look like an iPhone on steroids. This is probably not the tablet you’ll see in 14 hour’s time – but it does intensify your need for it, doesn’t it?
I so do hope these are the real thing. I guessed somewhat right for the Nexus One.
Update: As much as I wished, no. But it was close.
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