Are Tablets really the next big thing in computing? May be, may be not (need to wait for sales figures to answer this)! However, Apple’s iPad has surely created a buzz around Tablets. You have HP, Dell and all other PC vendors of every size and shape readying a Tablet PC.
In the content is a Desi Tablet too, Adam. Designed by an alumunus of National Institute of Design, Makarand Kulkarni, Nokion Ink’s Adam is being billed as an iPad killer. Here’s looking into what Apple’s iPad has that our Adam lacks and vice versa. And how the two compare on various specs like memory, display, connectivity, pricing and more.
Dimensions
While Apple’s iPad measures 9.56 inches in height, 7.47 in width and 0.5 inch in depth. iPad weighs 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg), the 3G version is 0.1 pounds heavier.
Display
iPad has a 9.7-inch LCD colour screen. The device uses iPhone’s multi-touch technology, Apple’s Magic Mouse, and the company’s trackpad technology found in some of the company’s laptops.
Camera
However, Apple’s iPad lacks camera. Lack of camera being widely seen as a negative in iPad as the device is said to be placed somewhere between a smartphone and laptop.
Output
However, there is no facility for HDMI output in iPad. This means users will not be able to view HD videos on a large TV screen even if they have downloaded the same from iTunes. The Apple device can playback at 720p HD video.
Processor
iPad runs a version of the iPhone’s operating system. The iPad has a 1GHz chip that is custom designed by Apple.
Memory
Multitasking
However, there is no multitasking option in iPad’s OS. This means for example users can’t listen to FM while they surfing the Web, or switch back and forth between Facebook or Twitter, or write an email while talking on a VOIP call.
Flash
This means users will encounter those `big, empty video boxes in the middle of a page’ while surfing on the pages which require Adobe Flash. Youtube will be supported just like in iPhone but no Flash games. In iPhone 3GS too when users browse through Web pages with Adobe Flash, it displays empty spaces with missing icons.
Connectivity
Apple iPad supports both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. The WiFi antenna supports 802.11 a/b/g/n. The device also packs GPS.
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Battery
iPad offers battery life of up to 10 hours. The standby time is approximately a month.
Apps
Apple’s iPad can use virtually all the over 140,000 apps currently available for the iPhone. However, iPad will let you download applications only from Apple’s AppStore. iPad doesn’t allow users to download any apps other than from the App Store.
PRICE
iPad’s 16GB version of the basic Wi-Fi model will sell for $499. A 32GB version will cost $599, and a 64GB device will be $699. The 3G models won’t be available until April. Those will range in price from $629 to $829.
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November 22, 2010 at 10:23 am (UTC 5.5)
wow, until reading this i had no idea there was something similar to the ipad, i have never heard of the adam?