Apple iPad 2010 64 GB (MC497)

Additional features tablet Apple iPad 3G 64GB:

• The prefix 3G means the presence of a 3G modem in the model
• Micro SIM card slot
• Oleophobic coating resistant to fingerprints

Apple iPad 3G is a "tablet" computer, the first device of its kind in the Apple product line. Positioned by the manufacturer as an analogue of netbooks, ie. something between a mobile phone and a laptop. In fact, it is a rather peculiar device with its own design features. It differs from the “clean” iPad in the presence of a 3G communication module and aGPS.

Frame

iPad 3G is made in monoblock form factor. The front panel is made of plastic, the back is all-metal (aluminium). The build quality is at a good level, without squeaks and backlashes. The device has a small thickness — only 13 mm.

Control

On the front panel there is a classic for Apple single touch key "Return" ("Home"). Additional control buttons are on the right side — this is a volume rocker and a screen rotation lock key; on the left side is a slot for a microSIM card. At the top of the tablet there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a power button and a black plastic insert, under which there is a cellular antenna; on the bottom there is a branded dock connector for connecting peripherals and two speakers. There is no slot for memory cards — they can only be used through a special adapter and with limited functionality. There are also no USB ports.

Screen

The iPad 3G screen with a diagonal of 9.7 "is made using IPS technology, which was previously used in computer monitors, and is distinguished by high-quality colour reproduction, good contrast and very wide viewing angles. It remains quite readable under direct sunlight.

The display sensor is made using capacitive technology, multi-touch is supported. There is an accelerometer that provides auto-rotation of the screen, and a light sensor.

Hardware

The hardware of the tablet is based on Apple's own A4 processor. The clock frequency is 1 GHz, there is a built-in graphics accelerator. The amount of RAM is 256 MB.

Software part

iPad 3G runs on the iOS operating system. To activate your tablet, you need to connect it to your computer and optionally sync it with iTunes. The built-in Safari browser does not support Flash (although there is a separate application for viewing YouTube videos). Downloading multimedia content to the tablet is carried out, as is the case with other Apple products, exclusively through iTunes — not all users find this procedure convenient.

On the other hand, it is worth noting the iBooks application written specifically for iPads, which has a pleasant interface and greatly simplifies the work with e-books. In addition, the iWork office software package was completely redesigned for the tablet, which, including allows you to work with Microsoft Office documents and create PDF files. Work with e-mail is supported, in particular with Microsoft Exchange and Gmail services.

And the identity of the iPad 3G operating system with the iPhone means that all applications written for the iPhone will also work on the tablet — another thing is that due to the difference in screen resolution, the graphics will be far from perfect, and the opposite option (launching an application for the iPad on iPhone) is not possible.

Data transfer

The 3G communication module in the iPad 3G is only for data transfer — thus, it is impossible to make calls using the tablet, although the microphone is provided in the design. To use 3G services, you need a microSIM card. GPRS/EDGE supported.

In addition, the tablet is equipped with a Wi-Fi module with support for 802.11n and Bluetooth. The latter function, however, is only designed to work with wireless keyboards, headphones and headsets, file transfer via Bluetooth is not possible.

Multimedia

As noted above, downloading content to the iPad 3G is carried out only with the help of iTunes, it is impossible to do this directly.

The built-in media player supports video files up to 720p — keep in mind that the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, which means that widescreen video will be displayed with black bars at the top and bottom. The playback itself occurs without delay, including and when rewinding.

In addition to playback on its own screen, the tablet is capable of displaying a video signal with a resolution of up to 1024x768 on an external screen.

Navigation

iPad 3G is equipped with an aGPS module that determines the position from the signals of base stations. Of course, you need a 3G connection to use aGPS. There is a digital compass.

Camera

The iPad 3G does not have a built-in camera. Thus, video chat functions are not available on it, and connecting an external camera is difficult due to the lack of USB ports. It is unlikely that such a solution for a device with 3G connectivity can be called successful.

Battery

The tablet has a very decent battery performance: it provides up to 10 hours of fairly intensive work (using Wi-Fi, watching videos, playing games). The battery can be charged both from the mains and from the USB port; the latter, however, requires a port with maximum current, which can be a problem on some modern PCs.

Equipment

Your tablet comes with a USB docking cable, charger, and a quick start guide. Headphones and case not included.