Apple’s New iPad - Steve Jobs’ Legacy Continues

Apple’s New iPad is presented as a product that reinforces Apple’s position against competitors, with emphasis on the jump in sales soon after launch. The text also links the device to the continuation of Steve Jobs’ legacy and to the expectation around its features.

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• The author describes Apple as a company that continues affecting competitors, especially in the tablet market.
• The text states that iPad 3 sales surpassed 3 million in 3 days after launch.
• The screen is pointed out as one of the main advances, with Retina Display and a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels.
• Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and versions with support for 4G, in addition to HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA for access to 3G networks.
• The rear camera has 5 MP and the front camera uses a VGA sensor, with autofocus, tap to focus, face detection and 1080p video recording at 30 fps.
• The iPad brings the dual-core A5X processor with quad-core graphics, described as efficient in energy consumption and performance.
• The battery is presented with 10 hours of autonomy, even with videos and web browsing, and as a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery.