Apple iPad not really a "magical" or "revolutionary" device (1)

According to Jobs, the iPad represents a new paradigm in the way people read digital books, watch television, use the internet and play video games and no doubt it's a nifty device and a powerful one too as it comes features such as 1GHZ Apple processor, 9.7-inch display choice of 16, 32 or 64GB of flash memory, WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G (optional) connectivity besides other bells and whistles such as speaker, microphone, accelerometer, digital compass and built-in iTunes software.

The device has a multitouch display, allowing people to type directly on to the screen, as well as manipulate pictures and control the action in games with their fingers. In addition, users can also plug in a keyboard to the iPad via a special dock.

Besides coming preloaded with twelve applications - essentially multitouch versions of existing Mac software such as iPhoto, the iPad also allows users to download third party apps - both specially designed for the iPad and those already available for the iPhone. And, owners of both can synchronise their apps between the two devices.

Of course, compared to most netbooks which are too underpowered, got small screens and come with the complexity, malware and hassles of a regular PC, the iPad's a better choice because it has a decent display - 9.7-inch - is much simpler to use, is a proper media device, is less chunky and gets 10 hours out of a battery.

The iPad's launch also spells danger for the current e-reader makers, especially Amazon, as the Apple device is more versatile than anything the e-reader market has to offer.

Why? Because the iPad has the ability to showcase video, audio, and colourful multimedia, as opposed to standalone e-readers like Amazon's Kindle and Sony's Reader that rely on black-and-white electronic ink (eInk).

Moreover, unlike most e-readers that have a slow refresh rate and hence cannot offer video or motion graphics, iPad's powerful processor ensures blazingly fast speed. Also as the iPad is built on the same platform as the iPhone, it can run video files and supports motion graphics.

However, a revolutionary product the iPad is not, leave alone "magical."

Why? Click   here   to read on.