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In January 2009 the iPad was introduced to the world, the latest product in the extremely popular range of Apple products. The iPad is a revolutionary piece of equipment. The tablet computer is hoped to be made available for public release in March 2009.

The iPad at only half an inch thin is a product which Apple had been trying to create for years. Finally on the 27th January 2009 the director of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs showcased it. The tablet runs off the iPhone OS, which allows the tablet to be compatible with over 140,000 apps currently in the iStore. The technological device uses an LED-backlight with an LCD screen; it makes use of the popular virtual keyboard to allow data entry.

The iPad allows users to experience print, photo, video, audio, internet browsing and many other multimedia functions.

It uses Safari as a method of safe and secure internet browsing for the user. The touch-screen capabilities of the device allows websites to be experienced at a whole new level, with the ability to zoom on top and scroll with a simple flick of a finger.

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The device welcomes photo users to view their collections on a high quality screen showing crisp pictures. The software allows editing direct from the screen as well as importing pictures via the separate camera connection kit.

As expected the iPad integrates seamlessly with iTunes and thus the iStore.

The tablet is likely to come in three versions; 16GB, 32GB or the 64GB version with prices starting at $499 from Apple direct.

The device offers a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, a microphone, speaker, a docking port and SIM capabilities with the 3G version. It also offers an Accelerometer, digital compass, an ambient light sensor and GPS capabilities with the 3G version.

The tablet is likely to revolutionise the business market due to the iPad allowing you to have a compact computer, with iPod and iPhone features built in.