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The '''iFad''' is a {{cat|computer}} or kindle-like device produced and sold on the [[robo-planetoid]]. It is probably marketed as a platform for audio and visual media such as {{cat|publication|books}}, {{cat|newspaper|periodicals}}, [[films in Futurama|movies]], {{cat|s=no|music}}, and {{cat|game}}s, as well as [[internet|web]] content, much like the {{w|iPad}}.
The '''iFad''' is a {{cat|computer}} or kindle-like device produced and sold on the [[robo-planetoid]]. It is probably marketed as a platform for audio and visual media such as {{cat|publication|books}}, {{cat|newspaper|periodicals}}, [[films in Futurama|movies]], {{cat|s=no|music}}, and {{cat|in-universe video game|games}}, as well as [[internet|web]] content, much like the {{w|iPad}}.


== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==

Latest revision as of 15:01, 9 July 2015

iFad
Everyone v. Farnsworth.jpg
An iFad showing USB Today with the Everyone v. Farnsworth trial news.
OriginRobo-planetoid
First appearance"A Clockwork Origin" (6ACV09)
Episode

The iFad is a computer or kindle-like device produced and sold on the robo-planetoid. It is probably marketed as a platform for audio and visual media such as books, periodicals, movies, music, and games, as well as web content, much like the iPad.

Additional Info

Allusions

  • Its name is a reference to Apple's iPad as well as the word "fad". Apple was also heavily referenced in "Attack of the Killer App", though the iPad was not mentioned.
    • The eyePhone is another item referencing Apple's merchandise.

Appearances