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The ThinkPad came long before the Apple iPad. Lenovo makes this clear in a video showing the genesis of the ThinkPad brand name, though the clip raises some pesky questions.

As some quick background--and as many readers probably know--a line of laptops using the same ThinkPad brand name ultimately became a hit for IBM, though the PC business overall didn't pan out financially for Big Blue, which sold it to Lenovo in 2004.



IBM was first: In the video, the Lenovo marketing executive (originally an IBM employee) talks about how IBM, in 1990, designed the ThinkPad 700T slate computer with a cutting-edge (at that time) magnesium case; how it used an "integrated heatsink" to obviate the need for a fan; and used a flash drive instead of a hard disk drive. Again, all of this way back in 1990.

While certainly an enlightening video, it still leaves one wondering why Lenovo is talking about this in the past tense. In other words, if IBM had such a head start in 1990, why is everyone fixated on Apple's tablet and why aren't we drooling over some highly evolved Lenovo Pad today? (Note: the Lenovo U1, though compelling, is a little late.)

I'm sure there are hundreds of reasons why IBM, and later Lenovo, didn't have a commercially successful consumer slate device (no, I'm not talking about a convertible laptop), but it seems odd that consumers have to wait for Apple to bring out a tablet before anyone takes serious notice of the slate computer.

So, what happened? Here's one facile answer. In the intervening 20 years, IBM sold off its PC business while Apple actually made a commercial success of innovative consumer designs and ballooned into one of the largest and most successful consumer device makers in the world.

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iPad Tablet | iPad Cost | iPad Specs | iPad Release Date | iPad Apple | Apple iPad Price | iPad Price Causes Mac Geeks to Rejoice!

“iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. So here are the price and variants of the Apple iPad. It will be available in 3 capacities with or without 3G. 3G will cost you $130 more

The base model with Wi-Fi without 3G comes with a 16GB flash memory and costs 499 USD (Rs.23000) . The 64 GB Wi-Fi version costs 699 USD (Rs32000)

The base model with both Wi-Fi and 3G costs 629 USD (Rs.29000) and the top most model with 64GB costs 829 USD (Rs.38000)

Apple is trying to pitch the iPad in between the Macbook and iPhone/ iPod.

And iPad will be available in late March worldwide

While its not as exciting as we expected, the 499 USD iPad would be a great show off ! what do you think ?

When Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the iPad today, you could almost hear the geeky squeals of glee from Mac Addicts! In case you’ve been in a coma today, the iPad unveiled to the world, fulfilling the dreams of Mac Geeks worldwide.
The iPad is a slate tablet-style computer that bridges the gap between a MacBook and an iPod touch. Check out this Mashable report on the the iPad’s capabilities. The iPad is going to be as hot as the iPhone for a variety of reasons!
The Price is Right – $500 is a an awesome price for all that the iPad does! Especially when you remember what you paid for your cheap Netbook or your Kindle.
The iPad = Multi-Media - The iPad allows you to watch video, surf the web and read an e-book in a comfortable way using an optimized interface—all in a light, thin, compact form factor.

Will you buy an iPad?

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