Successful iPad debut expected to propel Apple stock past $300
Aided by nearly 5 million iPad sales in the first 12 months, one prominent Wall Street analyst believes Apple stock will skyrocket to $305, while a number of others believe the iPad launch was a resounding success.
Successful iPad debut expected to propel Apple stock past $300
Successful iPad debut expected to propel Apple stock past $300
Despite apparently using the same single core, Cortex A8 generation of its ARM processor core, the same Power VR SGX 535 graphics core, and the same amount of system RAM, the iPad is around twice as fast as the iPhone 3GS in running native Cocoa Touch apps.
Benchmarks rate Apple's iPad 2x as fast at apps as iPhone 3GS
Benchmarks rate Apple's iPad 2x as fast at apps as iPhone 3GS
Following the iPad's first full day of sales, Wall Street analyst Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray increased his prediction to between 600,000 and 700,000 sold in the first 24 hours.
Piper increases first-day Apple iPad sales forecast to 650K
Piper increases first-day Apple iPad sales forecast to 650K
Apple raised eyebrows during the original iPad unveiling when it casually noted that the new device would be using a new, Apple-designed System on a Chip named the A4. The company's future custom silicon plans are likely to expand even faster following its acquisition of Intrinsity, a privately owned ARM design firm.
Inside Apple's iPad: the A4 processor
Inside Apple's iPad: the A4 processor
While Apple stores had long lines at 9 a.m. to buy the iPad and a number of locations sold out in a matter of minutes, other stores outside of Apple's typical tech urban strongholds saw crowds dissipate relatively quickly.
WSJ: After strong initial demand, some lines for Apple iPad 'thin'
WSJ: After strong initial demand, some lines for Apple iPad 'thin'
Apple's iPad scales the iPhone OS up to a 1024x768 resolution, 9.7 screen. But this device isn't just a larger iPod touch; it has been given a series of unique features (some of which are likely to show up in future iPhone and iPods) and new level of hardware and software sophistication.
First Look: Apple's new iPad
First Look: Apple's new iPad
Both Apple's retail stores and Best Buy outlets experienced supply on Saturday for the launch of the iPad, while some Apple Specialist locations received demo units on Friday. Also, videos from Apple stores around the U.S. on the iPad's first day of sales.
iPad launch roundup: Apple retail, Best Buy experience tight supply
iPad launch roundup: Apple retail, Best Buy experience tight supply
After months of hype, Apple's iPad tablet computer finally went into the hands of consumers Saturday. Coinciding with the release, Apple updated its Web site to show off a whole new world of apps created specifically for the device.
'iPad is here,' Apple declares on highly anticipated launch day
'iPad is here,' Apple declares on highly anticipated launch day
Exclusive: Apple is reportedly calling all of its retail store employees to a top secret, all hands on deck meeting tomorrow at 7AM to train them on the iPad, and will possibly involve each team member receiving a 16GB WiFi iPad.
Apple retail to hold 7AM training, all staffers may get iPads
Apple retail to hold 7AM training, all staffers may get iPads
Google on Friday released a new version of its browser-based e-mail client, Gmail, built with HTML5 specifically to work well with Apple's iPad.
Google releases redesigned Gmail Web site for use with Apple iPad
Google releases redesigned Gmail Web site for use with Apple iPad
Photos of the internals of Apple's iPad were revealed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission Friday, offering users their first glimpse into the device Apple has dubbed magical and revolutionary.
Apple iPad internal hardware revealed in pictures by FCC
Apple iPad internal hardware revealed in pictures by FCC
The fact that the U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to look into Apple's claims of patent infringement against HTC has not fazed the Taiwanese handset maker, its president said Friday.
HTC says Apple's patent suit has not affected its operations
HTC says Apple's patent suit has not affected its operations
Apple raised eyebrows during the original iPad unveiling when it casually noted that the new device would be using a new, Apple-designed System on a Chip processor named the A4. While Apple's first chip represents a new era for the hardware maker, the company's ability to create custom silicon is expected to grow even further with the rumored acquisition of a privately owned ARM design firm.
Inside the iPad: Apple's A4 processor
Inside the iPad: Apple's A4 processor
As the launch of Apple's iPad looms, a new report alleges that HP and Dell have cut back production of low-cost, low-power netbooks after the market saw relatively slow growth in the first quarter of 2010.
Growth in netbook sales slows in anticipation of Apple's iPad
Growth in netbook sales slows in anticipation of Apple's iPad
Apple's iPad was slapped, banged on a table, licked, had a coffee mug placed on top, and even used to make salsa, of all in the name of comedy it during Thursday night episodes of The Late Show with David Letterman and The Colbert Report.
Pre-release Apple iPads subjected to abuse on late night TV
Pre-release Apple iPads subjected to abuse on late night TV
A new forecast of iPad sales predicts Apple will sell 7 million units in 2010 -- a number higher than most expect on Wall Street -- with sales doubling in 2011 and nearly tripling by 2012.
Apple iPad sales predicted to reach 7M in 2010, 20.1M by 2012
Apple iPad sales predicted to reach 7M in 2010, 20.1M by 2012
Apple's iBooks application, which includes the iBookstore for purchasing new titles to read on the iPad, is now available for download in the App Store through iTunes.
Apple releases iBooks for iPad on App Store
Apple releases iBooks for iPad on App Store
Apple's iBooks application is now available on the App Store. The Free download offers both a book reader as well as an online bookstore to purchase new books.
Apple's iBooks App Now Available
Apple's iBooks App Now Available
In the two months since the iPad was announced, the still-unreleased platform has generated more interest from developers than the Android and BlackBerry platforms combined, according to a new study.
Apps for Apple iPad command 22% of new mobile projects
Apps for Apple iPad command 22% of new mobile projects
A number of major Web sites have prepared their content for Saturday's launch of the iPad -- in part by embracing HTML5 video -- and Apple has highlighted a number of them.
Apple highlights iPad-ready, Adobe Flash-free Web sites
Apple highlights iPad-ready, Adobe Flash-free Web sites