Apples Launch iPad

Thu, Jan 28

The much-awaited launch of the Tablet 'iPad' has got the online world into a tizzy, discussing and debating whether it's the next game-changer or not. While the jury is still out on this one, here's a look back at events leading to Apple's latest craze... Thu, Jan 28 January 27, 2009 - Apple had sent out an invite to media for an event on Jan 27, 2010 promising a surprise. 'Come and see our latest creation,' said the invite. This slight hint was enough to send the Internet into a frenzy. Thu, Jan 28 Tech enthusiasts have christened the product iPad, iSlate or iBook even before the official name was announced. It's no wonder that Apple, Apple Tablet, iSlate, iTablet were all on the hot trends online. Thu, Jan 28 Apple is known for the secrecy but unlike previous launches of Apple products this time something passed through the net of secrecy. Terry McGraw - chief executive of US publishing company McGraw-Hill in an interview let slip how the Tablet would be based on the iPhone operating system. Thu, Jan 28 Apple has held discussions with potential entertainment and publishing partners thus raising speculations about the product vehement attempt to take on the Kindle. Apple Tablet would surely and sorely challenge Amazon's Kindle dominance, for it does what the kindle does, plus a lot more. Thu, Jan 28 The iPad is aimed at browsing, emailing, photos, video, music, ebooks and gaming. No wonder game executives too were waiting with bated breadth for the iPa Thu, Jan 28 Thus with all the hype it's no wonder that one tweet said, 'The Apple Tablet comes out today! My technolust is tingling!!!' while another read, 'Lets get this thing going already... I'm on my fourth espresso and I can barely hold my credit card steady!' Apple sure had all the eyes on the iPad. Thu, Jan 28 January 9, 2007 - This time it was Apple's iPhone that took everybody's breathe away with its launch. Months prior to its launch the net was abuzz with rumours and speculations about iPhone. And it did live up to the hype. It challenged all existing competition with its innovative functions and sleek design.