By: Aseem Gaurav, April 16, 2011 (New Delhi)
Popular Indian home shopping website, HomeShop18, has some good news for all diehard fans of iPad and its newer version. Apple's much anticipated Jesus Tablet, the iPad 2, which is yet to be launched in India, is up for grabs on this site for Rs 34,900.
Following the successful launch of the tablet in the US market on March 11, the company unveiled the device simultaneously in 25 countries on March 22. The second-generation iPad has been a runaway hit among masses and classes worldwide due to its unique and innovative features; analysts estimated that roughly 500,000 units flew off US stores shelves in its first weekend, temporarily driving wait times up to five weeks.
Research firm IDC forecasts that 44.6 million media tablets will ship worldwide in 2011, with the US representing nearly 40 per cent of the total. Analysts expect Apple to maintain a 70 to 80 per cent share of the market, which equates to 31.2 million to 35.7 million units for the entire year, or between 2.6 million and 2.7 million iPad shipments per month.
Apple has yet not confirmed the launch date of iPad in the Indian market but people have been seen ordering the device on popular online shopping websites.
The newer version of iPad is slimmer, lighter and very powerful. It comes with a dual core A5 processor which, according to Apple, doubles the device's speed and graphic display by nine times. The device comes with a whole set of new features including a front mounted camera for video calls as well as a multi-purpose Smart Cover that automatically switches the device on and off as well as acting as a stand.
The gadget comes with two built-in cameras, a front one and a rear one, for use with FaceTime video chat and other apps. FaceTime can be used between two iPad 2s, between the iPad 2 and an iPhone or iPod touch, or between an iPad 2 and a Mac. The iPad 2’s front camera can record VGA-resolution (640-by-480) video at 30 frames per second with audio and the back camera can record HD video at 720p at 30 frames per second with audio. Just like the original iPad, the newer version features a 9.7-inch LCD screen with a 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch. Other features include Gyroscope, capacitive touchscreen, iOS 4.3 + FaceTime & PhotoBooth and long battery life.
The website is offering the device both in black and white colors at:
• Wi-Fi 16 GB - Rs. 34,900
• Wi-Fi 32 GB - Rs. 41,499
• Wi-Fi 64 GB - Rs. 47,999
• Wi-Fi + 3G 16 GB - Rs. 43,499
• Wi-Fi + 3G 32 GB - Rs. 49,999
• Wi-Fi + 3G 64 GB - Rs. 56,499
Popular Indian home shopping website, HomeShop18, has some good news for all diehard fans of iPad and its newer version. Apple's much anticipated Jesus Tablet, the iPad 2, which is yet to be launched in India, is up for grabs on this site for Rs 34,900.
Following the successful launch of the tablet in the US market on March 11, the company unveiled the device simultaneously in 25 countries on March 22. The second-generation iPad has been a runaway hit among masses and classes worldwide due to its unique and innovative features; analysts estimated that roughly 500,000 units flew off US stores shelves in its first weekend, temporarily driving wait times up to five weeks.
Research firm IDC forecasts that 44.6 million media tablets will ship worldwide in 2011, with the US representing nearly 40 per cent of the total. Analysts expect Apple to maintain a 70 to 80 per cent share of the market, which equates to 31.2 million to 35.7 million units for the entire year, or between 2.6 million and 2.7 million iPad shipments per month.
Apple has yet not confirmed the launch date of iPad in the Indian market but people have been seen ordering the device on popular online shopping websites.
The newer version of iPad is slimmer, lighter and very powerful. It comes with a dual core A5 processor which, according to Apple, doubles the device's speed and graphic display by nine times. The device comes with a whole set of new features including a front mounted camera for video calls as well as a multi-purpose Smart Cover that automatically switches the device on and off as well as acting as a stand.
The gadget comes with two built-in cameras, a front one and a rear one, for use with FaceTime video chat and other apps. FaceTime can be used between two iPad 2s, between the iPad 2 and an iPhone or iPod touch, or between an iPad 2 and a Mac. The iPad 2’s front camera can record VGA-resolution (640-by-480) video at 30 frames per second with audio and the back camera can record HD video at 720p at 30 frames per second with audio. Just like the original iPad, the newer version features a 9.7-inch LCD screen with a 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch. Other features include Gyroscope, capacitive touchscreen, iOS 4.3 + FaceTime & PhotoBooth and long battery life.
The website is offering the device both in black and white colors at:
• Wi-Fi 16 GB - Rs. 34,900
• Wi-Fi 32 GB - Rs. 41,499
• Wi-Fi 64 GB - Rs. 47,999
• Wi-Fi + 3G 16 GB - Rs. 43,499
• Wi-Fi + 3G 32 GB - Rs. 49,999
• Wi-Fi + 3G 64 GB - Rs. 56,499
