Everything You Need to Know About Apple iPad

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Apple iPad have unveiled last week, but how much do know know about it? Is it a magical gadget? Why Apple refuse Adobe Flash on iPad? What is the Micro Sim card? Engadget have compile all the things we should know and we just need to open up those links below and sit back to get to know more about iPad. Enjoy!

The liveblog

• Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event

Hands-on coverage

• Apple iPad first hands-on! (update: video!)
• Apple's iPad keyboard dock, case and other accessories get the hands-on treatment
• Editorial: Engadget on the Apple iPad

Product announcements

• The Apple iPad: starting at $499 (It is lower than what rumor said!)
• Apple reveals iBookstore and app for the iPad (A brand new store for readers)
• Apple announces iWork for iPad (New iWork for iPad with incredible features)
• Apple iPad 3G service plans on AT&T, $30 for unlimited data (AT&T still on contract with Apple!)
• iPad has optional keyboard dock, camera connection kit and Apple-designed case (Cool iPad accessories and case)
• Apple iPad event video now online (Watch again iPad event video at Apple website)

Details

• iPad powered by custom 1GHz Apple A4 chip (Brand new processor from Apple)
• Apple's iPad keeping Adobe Flash away from your couch (Why?!!!)
• iPad can run all iPhone apps unmodified, new iPhone SDK out today lets developers tweak apps for iPad use (Thats why people think of iPad is a bigger iPhone or iPod Touch device)
• iPhone SDK calls out nonexistent iPad cam, confirms split views and popovers are iPad-specific (Multitasking photo shooting?)
• Apple iPad's 'Micro SIM' explained (To have 3G in your iPad)
• Apple iPad's user interface in pictures (You can test on the new SDK now)
• iPad won't handle GSM voice calls -- or will it? (We hope it will)
• Apple's A4 is an ARM-based system-on-a-chip a la Tegra 2?
• iPad iBooks will be US only at launch? (iBook is available in US and selected countries)

Comparison

• iPad vs. iPhone... fight! (Who will win? )
• iPad vs. iPhone: what does 3G cost you? (Are you willing to pay that amount?)
• Apple iPad tech specs: rumor vs. reality scorecard (What we saw and what we expected most)
• iPad or Kindle: will our wallets decide? (Is the price or the features make your minds?)

source[engadget]