Modern electronic equipment is so diverse that only a few users understand new models. It’s unlikely that anyone will be able to immediately tell how an iPad differs from a tablet. The only thing is that in the first case we are talking about an Apple product, and in the second - about keyboardless mobile devices in general.
When there is no fundamental difference, all tablets are perceived the same. What is so special about the iPad? Why do owners of “Apple products” pointedly ignore the word “tablet”? It's worth figuring out whether Apple's touchscreen mobile computer is as good as its fans claim.
iPad Specifications:
- Case color - metal, black or white (combination possible)
- The maximum possible iOS version is 7.12
- Battery life in the GSM network or 3G/4G is about 9 hours, in standby mode - 700-750 hours
- Length - within 240-243 mm (mini model is limited to 200 mm)
- Width - within 169-190 mm (mini model - 134.7 mm)
- Weight - within 469-670 g (mini model - 312-341 g)
- RAM - 512-1024 MB
- Display diagonal - 9.7 inches (mini model - 7.9 inches)
- Availability of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, rear and front cameras, accelerometer, light sensor, gyroscope, two speakers, microphone
If at first glance you can see the difference between a smartphone and a tablet, then the exceptional feature of the iPad seems like some kind of advertising gimmick. However, this device has its own nuances, because it’s not in vain that Apple developers put a lot of effort into creating it.
How does an iPad differ from a tablet in appearance:
The presence of a thin aluminum body. Thanks to this, the iPad is somewhat thinner compared to other tablet computers (the second and third are only 8.6 mm, and the third and fourth are 9.4 mm).
Standard rectangular shape. The second, third and fourth iPads have a common feature: they are 241 mm long and 186 mm wide. Standard dimensions are maintained to within a tenth of a millimeter.
The presence of the Apple logo on the back cover. It's hard not to notice the famous bitten apple, which is used as a logo by only one company in the world.
Black or white body color. Unlike competing organizations that offer customers all kinds of shades of tablets, Apple sticks only to the declared classic colors.
Tempered glass on the screen for increased protection against scratches and cracks during operation. The durability of every iPad model is beyond doubt. Thin glass allows the touchscreen to respond to touch, but at the same time maintains its integrity even with frequent contact with sharp objects.
Let them often greet you based on their clothes, but sooner or later they begin to greet you based on your mind. It's time to talk about the internal structure of the iPad. If the external design can be reconciled for the sake of functionality, then the shortcomings of the operating system or the hardware of the device are more significant. However, the advantages of a mobile PC, combined with practicality, can far outweigh all the disadvantages of its appearance.
Hardware and system differences between a tablet and an iPad
The operating system is rightly called the soul of technology. You can change the “internal organs”, update some details, but without good software all this will not be so important. In general, on tablets you can find one of three OS options:
- Windows.
- Android.
This is where the main catch lies! On the one hand, installed iOS guarantees a user-friendly interface and good performance. On the other hand, most mobile devices are designed to work on the Android system, so iPads are somewhat inferior in terms of capabilities. The same mobile applications that are developed separately by Apple cost money, which hits the pockets of fans of Apple products. For regular tablets, there is a lot of free software and programs on the Internet, including flash players.
The functional difference between the iPad and competing tablets is as follows:
Despite many shortcomings, the iPad has a number of advantages that can attract new fans. Apple products are known all over the world, so the number of developments specifically for these devices is constantly growing. Not only is the number of applications in the App Store increasing, but positions in the range of accessories are also expanding.
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