1. Summary of findings By: …..

2. The History Of The Great iPad… The ipad (ipad software) is also known as the internet protocol adapter. The iPad project was initiated in 1993 by Phillip L. Becker.. The Apple iPad was then announced on January 27, 2010 by Steve Jobs (the CEO of Apple Inc). In april 2010, apple released the first ipad and it sold over 3 million in over 80 days. The number of units sold are14.79 million (as of 25 December 2010)

3. Substitutes for the iPad… There are many substitutes for iPad These are the top 4 iPad alternatives: 1. Notion Ink is the first to have Pixel Qi screen integration and the first example of the huge revolution that comes with ARM Cortex A9 Power and a Pixel Qi. Other features of this tablet are 3.2 megapixel camera, reverse-side trackpad, HDMI output, microSD card slot, accelerometer; ambient light sensor and GPS. 2. Microsoft Courier might match Apple when it comes to user interface innovations. It has a folding dual screen that is more like a pen and touch-controlled digital journal and eReader at the same time. Its features are pen-centric interface with handwriting recognition. 3. From Hewlett Packard is the HP Slate but it doesn't have a name yet but it is quite popular. The specifications include 10-inch multi-touch screen, Windows 7, supports Flash video playback, Wi-Fi Bluetooth and has Broadcom Crystal HD Accelerator or nVidia Ion graphics. 4. The ICD Ultra, although not quite impressive as the notion ink but it is still worth contemplating. It has a 7-inch resistive single-touch display, 256MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM, 4GB internal flash memory and 3G option. Other features include front facing 1.3 megapixel camera, mini HDMI output, microSD card slot, SIM card slot, accelerometer, FM radio, ambient light sensor and GPS option. ***summarise this and find pics to insert!!

4. Complements for the iPad… Complements are gadgets such as iPad cases and ipad speakers (e.g. the mantis speaker) which are speakers created just for the iPad. Eg:The Economists.Readers can download the app and five initial articles free-of-charge. Subsequent issues are available for £3.49 per copy, via a combined print-and-digital subscription at a cost of £102 a year, or through a digital-only subscription at a cost of £99 a year. **add on more info if available n pics

5. Recent developments 1) Improvements in technology 2) increase in standard of living (SOL)

6. Price of product (producer) Improvement in technology Higher demand for normal goods Increase in price of normal goods

7. State of technology Improvements in technology Newer methods to produce goods more effeciently Lower unit cost of production and higher profit per unit of output.

8. Price of product (consumer) Increase in price of normal goods A decrease in the quantity demanded for normal goods. ( due to the income effect and substitution effect).

9. Income Increase in standard of living Increase in income for the people Increase in the quantity demanded for normal goods.

10. sources http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-ipad-review/ http://ipadreview.com/ipad-speakers/ http://www.ppa.co.uk/press-and-media/news/2010/november/the-economist- complements-print-with-ipad-edition/ http://www.netbooknews.com/3065/top-5-ipad-alternatives-do-you-think- they-s...