The iPad is born

Originally Posted (27/01/10)

So Steve Jobs has spoken. The iPad is born!!




Jobs described the iPad as a device to fill the gap between smart phone and laptop. Basically an over sized iTouch/iPhone with the power to handle bigger applications like a laptop. The iPad will be available in the states by April and the 3g enabled version by may. So its safe to assume that a UK release won't be far behind.

The current range will start with a 16gb model ($499) and go up to a 64gb ($699) for non 3g models. The 3g models will be slightly more expensive but will mostly likely be available on contract and subsidised.

It also seems Apple have Amazon's Kindle set in their sights as the iPad launch coincides with the launch of the iBook website that will provided eBook content for the iPad. With Jobs saying "We've got five of the biggest publishers in the world supporting us and will open the floodgates for the rest of the publishers starting this afternoon," Amazon definitely have a fight on their hands.

We here at Spree4.com can't wait to get our hands on some.