Tech specs for the Ryonghung iPad detail a device with 1GB RAM, an 8GB hard disk, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor, HDMI compatibility, a keyboard, and “network connection” capabilities. The advertising material details a few apps as well, relating to programs like a calculator, a health encyclopedia, a medical app, and an agricultural program.<\/p>\n
A North Korean company is advertising a domestic tablet computer under the copyrighted name of one of Apple Inc.\u2019s flagship products \u2013 the \u201ciPad\u201d \u2013 the DPRK\u2019s latest edition of Foreign Trade magazine shows. The term \u201ciPad\u201d is registered as an Apple trademark on its website and while there are occasions when the company\u2019s terms can be used, these generally need Apple\u2019s authorization.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n A different version of the Ryonghung iPad first appeared in North Korea in 2013, although then it lacked the “iPad” moniker and was called the “Ryonghung-trademarked tablet computer” by the media. North Korean versions of Apple devices have been seen in the past, with a computer bearing resemblance to the iMac<\/a> showing up at a trade fair in Pyongyang in 2015<\/a>. Created by a company called Blue Sky, the computer was an all-in-one device with an aluminum finish, black bezels, and white keyboard and mouse accessories.<\/p>\n Similarly, in 2014 reports surfaced of North Korea’s “Red Star” Linux operating system and its overall resemblance<\/a> to OS X at the time. The Red Star OS included a similar dock, wallpapers, tool bar, and more visual similarities to Apple’s MacBook<\/a> and iMac computer operating system. However, the Ryonghung iPad appears to be the first device launched out of North Korea that directly uses Apple branding. <\/p>\n Apple was asked if it would enter a trademark dispute with the North Korea-based company over the iPad brand, but a representative of the Cupertino company has yet to respond.<\/p>\n Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Politics, Religion, Social Issues<\/a> forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.<\/small>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/cdn.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2017\/05\/nk-ipad.jpg\")
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\nAs NK News<\/em><\/a> pointed out, the heavy use of “iPad” in the device’s marketing material violates Apple’s trademarks.
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