The iPad will work with almost all existing iPhone apps, a mantra for the device, and will also feature new capabilities such as iBooks (a Kindle-like app mixed with iTunes functionality), digital newspapers and magazines. As expected, EA was brought out on stage to demo the device's gaming capability, showing off a version of Need for Speed: Shift. Wi-fi models will be out "60 days" from now, with the 3G-enabled devices coming a month after that.
As far as cost goes, the iPad will have two data plans, one will give you 250MB of data for $14.99 a month and the other is an unlimited data plan for $29.99 (with free use of AT&T Wi-Fi hot spots). All models will ship with Wi-Fi, but some will feature 3G network capabilities (adding an extra $139 to the hardware's price).
Tyler says: Alright, another amazing device from Apple that I'll covet for years, but never really be able to afford! Still, the iPad looks awesome, and the possibilities for gaming are wide open. Double-plus-good for adding newspaper and magazine features to iPad. Now maybe the "print" industry will live. Who's going to pick this thing up when it drops?
