FACTBOX-Features of Apple's new iPad

Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:25pm EST

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Apple Inc (AAPL.O) unveiled its "iPad" tablet computer in the company's biggest product launch since the iPhone three years ago. [ID:nN27204491]

Here are some key features of the new device announced on Wednesday.

* 9.7 inch color multi-touch display.

* Costs $499 for 16 gigabytes of storage, $599 for 32 GB, $699 for 64 GB.

* 3G wireless capability costs an extra $130.

* AT&T Inc (T.N) data plan costs $14.99 per month for 250 MB of data, $29.99 for unlimited data.

* 10 hours of battery life, and a month on standby.

* 0.5 inches thick, weighs 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg).

* New iBook store has partners including Pearson Plc's (PSON.L) Penguin, News Corp's (NWSA.O) HarperCollins, CBS Corp's (CBS.N) Simon & Schuster MacMillan, Lagardere's (LAGA.PA) Hachette Book Group.

* WiFi and bluetooth connectivity, compass, ability to view in portrait and landscape modes.

* Runs a variation of the iPhone operating system. Apple says all iPhone apps can run on the iPad.

* Supports iWork, Apple's productivity suite that competes with Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) Office.

* 1 GHz Apple-made A4 chip.

* WiFi models ship in late March, 3G shipping in April.

(Reporting by Ian Sherr; Editing by Richard Chang)

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