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iPad Submitted to Federal Communications Commission for Approval


Engadget notes that a pair of filings for the iPad have appeared in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's online database, showing the Wi-Fi (Model A1219) and Wi-Fi + 3G (Model A1337) versions of the device.

Apple, of course, has a track record of timing its FCC filings perfectly so that virtually nothing is revealed before Cupertino wants it to be, and frankly, you're not going to get much here that you didn't already know -- the photographs (both external and internal) and the user manual are both still under confidentiality. Both units were tested for WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth, while one -- model number A1337 -- adds in GSM 850 / 1900 and UMTS 850 / 1900, so it appears that Apple has bundled all of its 3G and non-3G models into just two filings regardless of storage capacity.

Both filings are accompanied by requests for 180 days of confidentiality on such exhibits as external and internal photos and user manuals. The reports otherwise offer little information of interest to most observers, serving to share results of radiation emission testing as required by the FCC.

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25 months ago
Only dual band GSM? And US only frequencies?
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25 months ago

Only dual band GSM? And US only frequencies?


Oh... I didn't catch that. That's a big negative for me...:(
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25 months ago

Only dual band GSM? And US only frequencies?


Why do US companies forget that the world doesnt end at the sunny shores of california?
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25 months ago
So, if the 3G one has been approved why aren't we seeing it come out on April 3rd. Its really starting to sound like there is in fact a delay in manufacturing ... which is honestly not too uncommon for a new device anyway.
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25 months ago
From the Tech Specs Sales page:

Wi-Fi + 3G model

* UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
* GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
* Data only3
* Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
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25 months ago

From the Tech Specs Sales page:

Wi-Fi + 3G model

* UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
* GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
* Data only3
* Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology


Yeah just saw that. Didn't mean to scare anyone. :o

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/
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25 months ago
so how much radiation does this thing generate over 3g?
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25 months ago

Yeah just saw that. Didn't mean to scare anyone. :o

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/


/Stares nails.
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25 months ago

Why do US companies forget that the world doesnt end at the sunny shores of california?


What? The earth isn't flat?

They'll make them in multiple bandwidth flavors so the Norwegians can enjoy them in the sun and rain too. ;)
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25 months ago
Yeah, it's geeky, but I couldn't help but notice that Model A1337 is pretty "leet". Coincidence, perhaps, but that is for the WiFi+3G model, top o' the line...
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