Apple iPad 16GB WIFI (MB292LL/A) Sale
A magically and revolutionary product at an unbelievable price.
Apple iPad 16GB WIFI (MB292LL/A) Description
- 16GB
- WiFi
- Tablet
Apple iPad 16GB WIFI (MB292LL/A) Review
Frankly, I had my doubts about this device when it was first announced. Looking at the specifications, this 9.7 inch device running iPhone OS simply begged to be called “a larger iPod Touch”.
Trying the device for the first time, however, completely changed my mind about this device. It’s not the hardware specification that matters, it’s the EXPERIENCE.
Using the device is an amazing experience. The only word I am going to describe this experience is “LIBERATING”.
I have a 27in iMac, a 19in custom built PC, and i’ve owned a unibody MacBook Pro before. In actual usage, none of them allow me to surf the web lying face-up on bed, or lying sideways on a sofa, yet all of them confine my hands to a mouse/trackpad and a keyboard.
Whereas the iPad gives me so much freedom. I find myself using it lying on bed, on a sofa, and even standing. When I think back about my previous computing experience, I can’t help but to ask myself: “Why should I confine myself to use my own computer in an upright position with my butt glued to a chair and my hands stuck on a table?” In fact, i find myself using this device even more than my beloved 27in iMac simply because it invites me to use it everywhere without boundary.
Obviously, you can argue that an smartphone or an iPod Touch can also be used in such a fashion. But allow me to convince you, the display on this device makes all the difference. The display is a 9.7 inch LED backlit IPS display that offers stunning color, and an unbelievable viewing angle. I can literally look at the screen at an angle nearly parallel to the it and still be able to see the amazing image. The screen resolution is also optimal for viewing websites, since most websites are designed for a 1024×768 resolution. This means that no zooming or panning is required when viewing websites on the iPad.
The form factor is just right, holding it in hand feels great. It feels extremely sturdy and yet a pleasure to touch. The body of the device is extremely clean and minimalist.
The device is extremely fast, scrolling feels very fluid, the entire OS is very responsive. The Multi Touch interface is intuitive and fun to use. The battery life is simply superb, i’ve used it continuously for more than 10 hours with constant video/music playback and occasional gaming.
Obviously this iPad is not going to do programming, encoding videos, or music production. (Some VNC apps do let you control your computer from your iPad) But for my casual computing needs like music/video, web browsing, youtube, facebook and light gaming, this excellent device presents a better experience than traditional laptops. It is a great complementary device to my iMac, with apps like Air Sharing HD and LogMeIn Ignition, i can even access local storage on my iMac from my iPad through local wifi or the internet.
Overall, the iPad is a remarkable device, and i am not afraid to say that it gave me the best computing experience i’ve ever had.