iPad 4G was launched today by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Amidst speculations about the name of the new device, it was simply termed as new iPad, which vaguely describes few improvements over the iPad2. It will hit stores Friday, March 16, in the U.S., as well as in Japan, the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. It will be available in both black and white
According to the technology magazine Mashable, the new iPad — which starts at $499 — has retina display,with 2048 x 1536 pixels and 264 pixels in each inch. It will have a whopping 1 million more pixels than HDTV.
It would also have a 5-megapixel camera (with the same optics sensor from the iPhone 4S) and 1080p video recording with backside illumination. In addition, the camera includes a 5-element lens and a hybrid IR filter. It also includes autofocus and white balance and an edge-to-edge, auto-focus lock. In essence, Apple has taken the optics of the iPhone 4S and put them in the iPad, albeit at a slightly lower megapixel rating.
Weighing in at 1.4 lbs and 9.4mm thick, the LTE device will work with AT&T and Verizon in the U.S., and Bell, Telus and Rogers in Canada. It will have 10 hours of battery life and 9 hours on 4G.
Wi-Fi only iPads will cost $499 for 16 GB, $599 for 32 GB and $699 for 64 GB.
4G models will cost $629 for 16 GB, $729 for 32 GB and $829 for 64 GB.