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April 2010
(81%)
336 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(70%)
4 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
810100336
The editors liked
Fast
Great Touch Screen
Great Aesthetics
Fun
Beautiful Display
Reasonably priced
Data contract is not compulsory
Compatible with iWork apps
Has 802.11n WiFi built in
Bottom Line
Apple looks set to shake up casual computing with tablet that offers clever design and ease of use. But that streamlined approach may also be the iPad's weakness.
Bright 10inch multitouch screen
Long battery life
Fast performance with Apple A4 processor
Larger screen makes way for better applications
IBooks application supports open ePub format and texttospeech.
Moving on from the basics like look and feel and the overview of data plans
Let's look at some of the best aspects of the 3G-specific model
In addition to having a 3G modem
The iPad 3G also has built-in GPS. This means that for mapping applications and
Gorgeous display
Fast performance
Great full screen apps
Large vibrant screen
Best performance of the Apple handheld lineup.
Big
Gorgeous screen
Works with current iPhone/iPod touch apps
Up to a 64GB of memory (and 8+ hours of battery life) in a slim package
Movies
Music
Internet and more
Big enough to share and intuitive to operate
Great battery life. Everything the Wi-Fi iPad does well
This iPad does just as well.
Sleek design
Intuitive and fun multitouch interface
Good download speeds
Affordable data plan
Gorgeous 9.7" touchscreen
Elegant design
Gorgeous user interface
And runs games faster than any other iDevice.
Intuitive multitouch interface
Gorgeous
Lightweight design
Vast selection of touch-friendly apps
Compelling eBook store
Quality construction
Attractive housing
Vibrant
Bright display
802.11n WiFi
3Genabled (certain models)
10 hours of battery life
Fast processor
App Store compatibility
Usable virtual keyboard
Sleek design. Gorgeous
Sharp
Accurate touch screen. Improved iPod
Safari browser
Photo
And e-mail apps. A plethora of downloadable apps. Flexible and affordable 3G service plans.
The most natural email and web viewer on the planet
Optimized apps games look and play beautifully
IPad OS 3.2 is quick
Stable and easy to use ...
Apple's new iPad includes a stunning new screen
Matched by a quad-core graphic processor and the world's largest app and media store to feed it content. There's a proper 5-megapixel rear camera now
With 1080p recording quality. Optional 4G data from AT&
Ultra modern design
Very easy to set up and use
Gorgeous and responsive touch screen
Long battery life. Gorgeous screen. A more immersive way to experience the iPhone OS and all its apps. Also great as media player
E-reader
And netbook alternative.
Photo and e-mail apps. iBooks look fantastic and titles are easy to purchase and download. A plethora of downloadable apps.
Speedy A4 processor
Eye popping screen
An impressively built tablet computer
Featuring a clean industrial design borrowed from Apple’s MacBook Pro computers
Internal components derived largely from its iPod touch and iPhone pocket devices
And stable
Multi-touch software. Runs over 150
Writer Steven Levy's first look at the iPad for more on the iPad's hardware and basic apps.)
The 3G iPad is really part of a brandnew gadget category
Devices that can bring you any kind of content
Anywhere
At any time. Are you a student searching for
Large screen
Great content delivery system
Fun ebook interface
Great media player
In an act of aggressive tech convergence
Apple has consolidated your Netbook
Gaming device
Photo frame
And iPod into an elegant
Affordable supergadget. Features such as Bluetooth
802.11n Wi-Fi
Movie rentals
Opti
Speedy touchbased GUI
Superefficient SoC
Killer display and virtual keyboard
Tons of killer apps.
Apple's iPad 2 is dramatically thinner and boasts front and rear cameras
FaceTime video chat
A faster processor
And 3G options for both AT&T and Verizon
No manual necessary
Access to nearly all iPhone apps
10-hour-plus battery life
Bright 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen
Three external buttons
Multi-directional accelerometer
Brilliant display
Well built
Looks great
Can be used as picture frame when docked
Built in Wireless N Capability
Huge selection of Apps (counting iPhone/iPod Touch ones)
Precise touchscreen use
Outstanding IPS screen
Silent
Good battery life
Appstore and iPhone compatibility
The editors didn't like
No Flash (Screw "Battery Life" I Want Friggin Flash)
Zero Expansion
No flash support
No HDMI out
Somewhat heavy for an ereader
No earbuds included
No multitasking
But that may change in OS 4.0
No file system for managing files.
The downside about the US iPad 3G is that the 3G service comes from AT&T
Of course. I had hoped that the speed of the 3G connection in the iPad 3G would somehow be better — even if just slightly — than that of the iPhone 3GS. It's not
This isn't to say
Lack of Flash web page support
No 3rd party multitasking
Expensive
Some may find the device hefty after some time
IPhone games are forced to be stretched to fill the screen
Developers charging more for iPad vs. iPhone versions of games
Cannot be played in the sun
Very fingerprint “friendly.” (Apple’s decision to restrict apps built outside of Apple’s native coding language leaves some questions about developer commitment.)Overall
For the price
Y
How are we supposed to hold it for long periods of time?
Onboard sound is severely limited
Charging is not as simple as it could be
No way to sign up for or manage the 3G data plan except on the iPad itself. We had significant activation problems requiring multiple phone calls to fix. Why is this device tied to AT&T again?
Slow upload speeds
Some video apps degrade quality over 3G
Costs $130 more than Wi-Fi only model
VoIP apps don’t work over 3G
It's expensive
And regardless of your feeling about Adobe's Flash
The fact that the iPad can't run it is inconvenient.
No multitasking or Flash support
Lacks a camera
Typing quickly without errors is a challenge
Screen difficult to read in sunlight
Apps more expensive than iPhone
Lacks support for Flash content
No multitasking with current firmware
Screen difficult to view in direct sunlight
No camera
Heavy to hold for extended periods
Lacks HDMI output
Native HD resolution
Costs $130 more than the Wi-Fi-only version. Some applications don't work over 3G. AT&T is the only U.S. carrier with 3G support.
No Flash
So video in webpages is out of the question
No video chat
Expensive Look and Feel...
The new iPad is slightly heavier than last year's model
Apps and movies optimized for the screen might take up more space
And ports for HDMI
USB
And SD require adapters
No Flash support
No iSight camera built-in
No Flash support. Screen attracts smudgy fingerprints. No camera. No expansion slots or ports. Battery not user replaceable. No multitasking (until iPhone OS 4).
Lacks Flash support. No camera or video recorder. No multitasking capability. Cover Flow is missing from the iPod app. Doesn't ship with a case. Earbuds aren't included.
Cost
3G option is even dearer
Cannot serve as a standalone computer
In addition to iTunes dependence
Horsepower is presently shortchanged by limited
IPhone-class multitasking that forces all third-party applications to occupy and waste entire screen
Lack of camera similarly li
Limited to AT&T's spotty 3G network in the U.S. Typing is a chore on the onscreen keyboard. Restrictive App Store policies may limit your access to porn and political cartoons (though there's always Safari)
The size is not only large but awkward
Expensive cost of ownership
Lack of HD resolution means videos aren’t as good as they could be
No memory expansion without clumsy adapter
The iPad's large size is as much a hindrance as it is an advantage. As a jack-of-all-trades and a master of few
The iPad can't entirely mimic many of the specialized products it seeks to replace. The iPad's lack of front or rear cameras
Flash support
A
Can’t multitask
Nonstandard OS
Limited as a gaming platform.
The iPad's screen resolution hasn't budged
Photo quality is mediocre
There's still no Adobe Flash support
And SD all require adapters
Highly reflective screen
Slippery
No multi-tasking (yet)
“Only” a few thousand iPad-specific apps (so far)
NonRemovable battery
Mono Speaker
Fingerprint magnet
No built in mic or camera
Closed ecosystem
Arrow keys are missing (virtual and hardware)
Only Apple Apps permitted (no alternative browser)
No external storage or peripheral connectivity; applications can be loaded only through the App Store; cut down operating system
The iPad offers a new way of viewing data for businesses. The style isn't just skin deep, and a number of applications do their bit to sell the usability of the device. The problem lies in the restrictive nature of the design and application ecosystem...
Seamless, affordable 3G. Excellent GPS. Lighter than a laptop. Easy to use.
Slippery and fragile for portable use. Very glossy screen. Lacks ports and expandability.
Status symbol tech that’s bigger, smarter and faster than the iPhone – but certainly not more practical ...
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Published: 2010-05-05, Author: Dan , review by: macworld.co.uk
16GB: 3G connection means Internet anywhere; No contract for 3G lets you pay à la carte; AT&T hotspot access is free with 3G service//32GB: 3G connection means Internet anywhere; No contract for 3G lets you pay à la carte; AT&T hotspot access is free with 3G service//64GB: 3G connection means Internet anywhere; No contract for 3G lets you pay à la carte; AT&T hotspot access is free with 3G servi
The 3G iPad is every bit as good a device as the Wi-Fi-only model, and it's only more capable than its fellow model. There are no significant tradeoffs with the 3G version, as long as you're willing to pay more in exchange for more capability. My colleagu...
Huge capacitive touchscreen; Wi-Fi connectivity; attractive design; App Store is filling up with apps and games; compatible with iPhone apps; intuitive user interface; fast and responsive; easy to sync and back up; good screen for reading colour ebooks; you can leave it on at all times
Awkward to hold; delayed arrival of iBookstore in the UK; heavy; no camera; no Flash support; limited multitasking capability; on-screen keyboard can't compare to a physical keyboard
Thanks to its simple, iPhone-like user interface and responsive screen, Apple's iPad is the first tablet computer with the gadget x-factor. It won't replace your laptop for anything but the basics, but, for Web addicts, iPhone fans and technophobes, i...
Excellent screen; really easy to use; fantastic battery life; very fast
No physical keyboard; can start to feel heavy after a while
The iPad is an excellent computer but it’s not for everyone Good points Excellent screen; really easy to use; fantastic battery life; very fast Bad points No physical keyboard; can start to feel heavy after a while ...
Abstract: Does it live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does.Following months of rumors about what it did or did not have, what it was called, and what functions it would actually perform, the iPad was unveiled January 27 by Apple, and has withstood early jokes abou...
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Published: 2010-04-23, Author: David , review by: channelpro.co.uk
The iPad is the first in a series of products that could transform the industry; we know HP is releasing its slate later this year, Dell is producing a 5in slate based on Google Android, and rumours abound that both Nokia and Samsung are producing iPad...
There's no denying that the iPad really looks the business – it uses its expansive screen to let information be displayed in all its glory. It’s an althogether more relaxing, more comfortable experience than the iPod Touch or iPhone. Reading e-Books through Apple’s iBooks app is snappy and enjoyable. The backlit LCD screen, while less natural-feeling than a paper tome, is still natural enough to
There are flaws underneath the iPad’s slinky shell. For a start, Apple’s e-mail system lacks true file support, which makes using the iPad as a serious laptop replacement a no-no for the time being. When it comes to browsing the web, the iPad is also left out by its lack of Flash support. Skipping through pages might look great at first, but closer inspection reveals a few disappointments such as
OK, so under that gorgeous skin and updated interface, the iPad really is a gigantic iPod Touch, or an iPhone without the calling abilities and it has the same flaws a sboth these devices. But we love our iPod apps, and the iPad gives them space to gro...
