The Apple iPad Unveiled

After the big launch of the Apple iPad, gadget geeks are restlessly pacing the floor, anxiously waiting for the day when they can at long last get their hands on this device. The iPad versions built with WiFi are expected to be sent out by late March and the 3G models will be shipped starting April. It’s no shocker actually; a person who uses Apple products are a rare breed, loyal and have stayed true to Apple.

It looks like Steve Jobs still got his magic, coming up with a product which will be flying off the shelves, no doubt. Perhaps scores of Apple followers will meander in long queues at the local Apple Store, standing by for when the iPad will finally go on sale, reminiscent of the iPhone launch. But will the anticipated entry of the iPad have a big impact on the slowly rising ebook reading market now dominated by the Amazon Kindle? So we can come to a conclusion, let’s check out the iPad in detail.

The device doesn’t come cheap with prices starting at $499 and topping out at $829, and why wouldn’t it be more than a bit pricey? Don’t forget that the iPad isn’t just an ebook reader. It looks like a huge version of the iPhone, minus the phone functions. You can watch high-def movies, stream TV shows, browse the internet, and play games on it. The humongous 9.7-inch IPS touch screen stays true to Apple’s high resolution standards. It is equipped with a storage capacity of 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive.

With such storage capability, this device will obviously hold a library much larger than your typical ereader. Books are cleverly arranged on a “book shelf”. You’ll simply tap the book you would like, and enjoy reading it on a high-resolution, LED backlit screen. It also runs special apps developed for the iPad, and also most of the 140,000 applications from the App store.

Here’s a problem, though. The iPad will only be associated to Apple’s own ebook store, and these books are not compatible with the Kindle and other ebook reader market dominators. If you have an ample collection of ebooks already on another ereader, you’ll have trouble reading them on the iPad. While it remains not confirmed as yet, rumor has it that iBooks will sell for $12.99 and $14.99.

The Apple iPad is portable, lightweight, and most likely really fun to tinker around with. But if you won’t be in need all of the “other stuff”, the ebook readers available now will suit you just as well. But if you are a true-blue Apple fanatic, then Jobs and his group have manufactured yet another exciting product for consumers. With amazing clarity and capabilities, you will “iLove” this multi-tasking gadget. The Apple iPad will match perfectly with your MacBook Pro, AirPort Express, Magic Mouse and iPhone.

While the iPad is a truly revolutionary device that’s in a class all its own, it’s unlikely to replace the Kindle as the top ebook reading device in the market. Visit us at http://ebookreadersresource.com to know more about the Kindle and other widely-used handheld ebook readers available today.