Channel 5

Apple iPad

Monday 19 April 2010

G-Rating

Rating of 4

The basics

The iPad is being hailed as the future of computing by the Apple army. Anyone used to using an iPod Touch or iPhone 3G, will be instantly at home – the touchscreen experience is utterly familiar, although the user experience is something completely new. Read on for our thoughts on the latest Apple wonder...

The good

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 spend an hour or two perusing. Likewise, email and web browsing offer a luxurious experience compared to the cramped confines of the iPhone. Apple’s new pop-over menus make the iPad’s apps feel almost like desktop equivalents, with menus and inboxes appearing as layers over e-mails and webpages underneath. It’s a great way to skip through messages and websites, and is a better solution than fiddly keyboards and trackpads of the iPad’s netbook competitors. Web browsing in particular is very close to perfect. Apple’s roomy 9.7-inch screen lets you swoop and zoom, as well as read lengthy passages without squinting. When rendering web pages, the iPad is as quick as our current-generation MacBook Pro. Where the iPad really shines, of course, is the new generation of custom-made apps. Marvel’s iPad app shows Apple’s device to be a capable comic-book reader, bringing genuinely new innovation, while Scrabble shows the iPad’s potential as a pass-around games machine, or the hub of next-gen party games when combined with iPhones and iPod touches. The iPad offers deep engagement with its content and users – the sort that casual computing netbooks can only dream of.

The bad

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 this. The iPad shows sites littered with gaps where video players, adverts and even standard site navigation buttons should be, although thankfully YouTube videos do now play inside webpages, rather than forcing you into the iPad’s YouTube app. If you’re after anything but the most basic web entertainment, or a comfy web-reading experience, the iPad falls short.

The bottom line

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 grow, evolve and become more than tiny time-wasters. It's the first step in the handheld revolution.
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Caldoo

Definitely not the gadget of 2010 as first said on gadget show 19/04/10. A much more suitable gadget of the year would be the htc evo 4g, the worlds first 4g phone.

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Rich Evans

This is a good review, I definitely think I am going to get one. By the way, there is a small typing error in 'the bottom line' section.

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Jerry Stone

I've just watched Jon's review of the iPad and its competitors on today's edition of the Gadget Show. Twice during the report, Jon referred to the lack of a word count facility in the iPad's word-processor, "Pages". This is a pity, and may have put some people off. However the truth is that Pages *does* have a word-count function. Bring up the Inspector in Pages, and select the first item in the array of icons across the top. This displays the Document pane, which has 3 options: Document, TOC (Table of contents) and Info. Select "Info" and this displays a variety of items of information about the document, including a word count. It is a dynamic display, so if you select any amount of the document with the cursor, the "Info" display shows the data relating to that selection - again, including a word count. I hope that you can include a note about this on your website, or better, on a future programme, so that visitors are not (unintentionally) misled by Jon's comments. Apart from this slip, I think he did a very good job of comparing what are essentially 3 different types of product.

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TechBoy1999

The iPad sounds so good but what differance does it have to the itouch or iphone. But I still really want it. I think one of the things that make it sound nice is 3G internet. Thats something good bercause the itouch does not have that ,Does it? Can anyone or the gadget show tell me a little more about this cutting edge gadget?

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TechBoy1999

(Jerry Stone) Please give me some great featres of this ipad please?

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Alex

bottom line section: "flaws a sboth these devices." should be " flaws as both these devices." correction needs to be done.

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Martin

Too many faults. 1. No USB 2. 3G version more expensive (come on Apple) 3. No DVD player (why not have a DVD player that clips on the back?) 4. Can't connect to external monitor or projector (OK you can if you spend even more cash out on the adaptor but come on Apple!) 5. Over priced.

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David

I had been waiting for the report on the Apple IPad and I was very disapointed with the lack of tech content of the report. I was hoping to hear more about the WiFi & 3G version service requirments. Will the software be update as with the IPhone 3GS. I feel there are so many basic items missing from the unit IE USB Port & HDMI Port, everything has to go through the Apple connection with an extra cost for adapters I also agree it looks like when it hits the UK market it'll be over priced.

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Jack

Personally I thought the review was pretty poor in some areas. The statement about the built in word processor when using the "Notes" application really annoyed me. The Notes taking app is for just that - Note taking! Anyone doing serious word processing should invest in Pages which gives you all the expected features. The reason it isn't built in is because a lot of people probably wont be using it! I also thought that comparing the email against Outlook was unfair as well. Outlook is a premium software package that unless you buy bundled with the computer you need to buy - not exactly built in like the Mail app. The comment about the email attachements is also flawed. Half of the developers worldwide haven't had a chance to get their hands on a device, meaning many aren't deploying apps for the device. Part of the new developer agreement allows developers to flag their apps to handle certain file types, so the Mail app can pass those files to the appropriate app. This isn't popular yet because it is a fresh device so people are still working on it. @Martin You say it is overpriced, but if you look at the cost of some of the iPods and iPhones this is priced incredibly low. Considering the expected price was much higher than this and what the device will be able to deliver I think it is priced very reasonably. Your comment on the 3G being more expensive, well of course it will be! There has to be antenna built into it and a baseband so of course it will cost more since it costs more to make! A DVD player would be ridiculous to fit into a device this size without making it considerably larger and adding excess weight and people at the moment are more than happy to go through iTunes, plus those that buy this device will most likely have their content already ready to be synced over. The USB port is a little more understandable, since getting files on and off can be a pain. However, if Apple start opening the device up with a USB port then there is a greater risk of bugs and cracks being exploited. It is reasons like this that Apple are known for their secure systems, they don't take ay risks when it comes to the end user and malicious software. You also say that you can connect to a monitor if you spend more money, how do you propose to connect your laptop to a projector without having the appropriate cable? Just because you have to buy a cable specifically for this device does not mean they are being unfair here - most people won't use the iPad to connect to a projector and if they do then purchasing a cable is hardly breaking the bank. @TechBoy1999 Give the device a few months on the market so the apps can start taking advantage of the device. Then you will see the key differences - the more power and screen real estate means that apps aren't just small utilities anymore, they are much more powerful and more like desktop software. The review on the show was highlighting too many negatives when compared to a laptop, it isn't suppose to be a laptop replacement, it is suppose to be a media consumption device with added bells and whistles, which is why they made it clear on announcement that is was between a phone and a laptop. The reason the other tablet being demonstrated did so poorly is tablet computing shouldn't be like desktop computing - a full size OS isn't designed to run on a touch interface. That is why the iPhone OS was a perfect design choice.

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neil powell

when is it getting released,and how much will they be in the u.k

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Bill

Because these things are so damm expensive (look on apple.com and the prices range from $500 up to $829!) you have to compare it to an equivalent laptop/netbook. Its also physically equivalent to a laptop, it may be thinner and lighter but it doesn't fit your pocket and you know you're going to bulk it out with a screen protector. The iPad just looks to fall so far short of what you can get on a laptop how can anyone justify the cost? I actually thought the gadget show review undersold the Windows 7 laptop in comparison to the iPad. For example why did John say it was limited to basic games when you can play a massive back catalogue of PC games on it? The iPad will needs some amazing proprietary software to even start justifying its existence, until then 4Gs is far too optimistic.

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Stuchefstu

Let me say something The show has missing the point of this device and so of you the reader I have one I love it the device will not mean you can put a powerful machine ie laptop or desktop down but will mean u don't need to use your big machine that much Any way it's a big mistake that the gadget show have told so many wrong thing about this device just take it from me play with in a apple store then see what I mean please Jon review correctly

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Blanket55455

A very good piece of work I want it!

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miner49iner

how much would the ipad cost in uk!!!!!

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Peenut

10/10 I've had this a week, can't put it down! So hany for all Internet apps surfing, using all over. Min startup time. Apple done it again,

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Matt

Looks good, only a few quieries. If this is going to replace the laptop or netbook there is no CD drive for iTunes to put music on, just basic normal functions of a laptop or netbook don't seem top be exsistant on this. Little confused about the main reasons for having this over a laptop or just staying with my iPhone 3GS??

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Tthewy

The iPad is a pointless invention. Now don't get me wrong, I love apple and (now) most of their products but what were they thinking with the iPad. All it seems to be is a glorified iPod Touch with a few more features thrown in. What apple should have spent their time doing is creating a similar product that's more of a stand alone laptop computer (with USB ports etc.) rather than a device that has to be used in conjunction with a home computer or laptop.

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iryanz

I am going to get the ipad, however in jon's second review on this website, i thought he was a little too hard on how reflective the screen is this is only to get a clearer picture when inside.

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john

I am currently saving for a 32gb iphone 3gs black. But this may be worth getting instead. But i think if your a app nut and want to make full use of each app get the ipad. But if your not terribly bothered and want to keep it compact with more features get the iphone. But if you want an ipod touch, get the ipad instead. personally i think the iphone is essentially a quad band phone with an ipad and a ipod touch all in one. I mean if you have a pc why get an ipad when pcs are mainly used for internet anyway. Just get the iphone. Thanks John. P.S. Please let me know of your thoughts.

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Narg

One of the best reviews on this I've seen. A totally unsubjective review of the device, with no over-zealous ranting. Thanks for such a great review.

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macpants

So far, most people posting, have completely missed the point of the iPad (this includes the Gadget Show). Jack, you have got it nailed. The iPad does not have a DVD player or a USB port or a monitor output. Why? because it is NOT a laptop. Apple never said it was. It is not designed to to run SAGE accounting or MATHEMATICA. It is not designed for planning the next UK Space Programme or for replacing CRAY as the world leader in global power server solutions. It is simply a small and lightweight alternative (not replacement) to carrying heavy and cumbersome laptops around with you when all you really want to do is watch a movie or browse the web. It is true to an extent that lack of Flash support could be seen as a disadvantage. Flash however is an outdated and technically unstable technology. It is clunky and power draining and probably responsible for a lot of browser lockups and crashes. HTML5 is the future with strong support for fully scalable H.264 video. HTML5 is more stable, more integrated and far less processor intensive than Flash. Flash is dead long live HTML5. People say it is a glorified iPod touch. Well - whats wrong with that? I am guessing that a lot of these negative comments come from die hard Windows fans who have some fanciful notion that Windows 7 on a tablet is the way forward. I have Windows 7 on a tablet and I love it. But it is not smooth or slick. It does work fine but, after a fashion. I can say that I have been lucky enough to play with an iPad. There is nothing out there like it. It is expensive but quality costs money and, as with all Apple gear, you get what you pay for. Dont't knock it till you tried it. You won't understand it until you've tried it.

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Adgernat

I have an iPod touch. It does exactly what it says on the tin. I personally can see no benefits as yet to having my iPod, and my 160gb laptop with iTunes loaded, and Internet dongle. Sorry apple, ya hafta up your game!

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Adgernat

Sorry ppl, I meant I cannot see any benefit to an ipad as yet, predictive texting on iPod, ha ha!

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connor

first of all i own the ipad and its brillant people sy its just like a giant iphone but its so much better i love the big screen 4 the apps but after 5 carpet drop it broke and i wert happy when i spent £350 on it so if you buy one be shore to get a case

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Nigel01uk

I can't wait to get my hands on one. I think this will be a massive hit in education and also in the music business with so many excellent music apps being developed for it. Especially with companies such as Korg developing App versions of its pad based instruments such as electribe etc. Has anyone seen the sicko videos on you tube of 'Does it Blend' and 'Microwave my ipad'. What a waste of an excellent product!

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Anonymous

please gadget show let me win the compatoin i will handle the tec really well so get me one of these please thinkof the children or thell get cross grrrrrrrrrrrrrr:(

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Anonymous

I collected my 64gb 3g iPad from the US a couple of weeks ago, it is an amazing device for consuming information. i use it as a reader for both books (amazon and iBook apps) and magazines (using Zinio), i browse the internet whilst watching the TV and out and about and photo storage (and games !!). I now travel with this device now for short trips (1 to 14 days) instead of adding additional weight of a laptop. For longer trips i have to take a laptop, for photo developing. The camera connection kit is simply amazing, i shoot with a canon 5d mark 2 and i use the iPad to store and view photographs i have taken when i haven't got my laptop. The device handles the 20+ mb Raw files with ease. The onscreen keyboard is surprisingly good, and is great to use. I haven't bought the pages, numbers or keynote app's but as far as i can tell from playing with the app's in the apple store, they will for-fill the needs of most. And to be honest, most of the people who need extended functionality would either a laptop or desktop or both anyway. This is NOT a laptop, but it will open up the internet and basic computing to a larger audience. It is simple to use and as will all apple products, it just works!!!

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Josh

Is what everyone's saying true? is this just a gigantic ipod touch?

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david

ipad is great - need to persuade my parents it is great too though!

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Mattytuk

how much is it?

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will

not too sure whether to get one instead of a laptop however I wasnt or I am not sure whether you can print off of one. I heard a few quotes that it was coming soon to the ipad if anyone has a ipad and can print documents off it please tell me ta

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Callum Kay

I bought the 64gb3G Ipad and is just a big Ipod Touch which is exactly what I wanted. This is going to alter the market. The package is incredibly intuitive and software and hardware are totally integrated. This will be a sofa computer.

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EJ-Speedy

I own iPad and I'm in love with it. I wouldn't use it for business every day, but it is ideal for when I go away. Kids love watching films on plane, screan is fab. Great for reading books on the sofa or playing games and loads more.

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KieranRhys

I've had my iPad since last Thursday (It was delivered a day early) and I can safely say I DON'T KNOW HOW I WOULD COPE WITHOUT IT. I love it!!!!

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Shane

I got one yesterday, the basic 16 gig wifi version. I'm a bit cynical about computer systems and marketing hype, having been a syadmin for a few years. This has far exceeded my expectations. Get one, or at least get to a store and try one. You'll see what I mean.

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John

Wow.. The gadget show is full of Apple fanbois

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John Turnbull

How to improve on a superb device (IPOD Touch) - make it BIGGER. The IPAD isn't designed as a piece of office equipment, it's pure entertainment. Looking at these comments i see that everybody that has bought an IPAD is ecstatic with it where as the complainers are all people who haven't even tried it!

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Stu Banks

Ignore the losers who don't own this piece of kit. One word...AWSOME!!!!!

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Ola

How you noticed that Apple with every product has a trick to it-in a bad way? For example: they have relised flash JUST in the iphone whih is stupidbeacuse even the crapest phones have it-wake up it's 2010! and Mac Book Pro, read about it and you will be able to tell that there is something wrong with the number of firewires. Plus you can't even get the battery out because it is all covered! Just because it is Apple and it looks nice, it does not always mean it is going to be good! I like Apple myself but there is a lot of things I hate about it. You can get better produts for a much cheaper and a better quality.

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ilovesgadgets

I tried out the i Pad today and it was GREAT! I loved it and i couldn't belive how light it was. The typing experiance was great too with lots of room between keys and pretty good sensitivitey. I tried out a driving game on it, the picture quality was really nice. The only bad thing i would say about the ipad is that it doesn't have any usb drives so sadly you can't upload any photos onto it , it does't have a webcam either so there is no way you can put any photos onto your ipad to share with your friends,but i am sure that in later versions of the i pad it will have both which will be great and i cannot wait!

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MeganNB

really want one of these but heard a few bad comments :-S

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bradwan

I have used Apple Macs for decades, and I have tried an iPad. I thought it was an answer to several needs, but even before seeing this I realised it was a money milking scam. You cannot do anything with this unless you buy things that only work with the iPad, all of which makes Apple more profit. What is more the things you buy (apps and converters) are likely to fail or become obsolescent before the battery fails and you have to pay to have it replaced. Even with all that I might have bought one, if it had a USB (or the mini version). Printing is the killer for me. It originally had no apps for printing; it does now; but you have to print via WiFi or iTunes. I don't have a WiFi enabled printer, and having to carry my laptop to print via iTunes makes this a waste of money. The lack of industry stand connectors means you cannot easily load things on; also if you want to upgrade you will have to buy a new one; or do things that void the warranty. The argument that there is no USB and other standard connectors because of safety is propaganda, it is to do with getting you to spend more. As it stands the iPad is a lovely toy, and great for iPhoners with money to burn (and Steve Jobs). With at least a mini-USB it might be the answer to a lot of needs; but for the first time ever I am now looking at buying an alternative to an Apple device.

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Barbara 2303

To load photos onto the iPad you would have to buy the camera adaptor and download from your camera. I would like to know what bradwan is looking to buy !!!!

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Privateersman

Just got my iPad and just love it,, and yes it's not a notebook, nor a kindle, and yes it's really not much more than a gigantic iPod touch. The no java thing is irritating and most of my iPhone apps run in portrait mode only and look silly as they are not in HD. It's only version 3 so it cannot multitask or nest apps. I will forgive all of this because it's fast, very tactile and so so sexy!

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Anonymous

I LOVE THE IPAD!!! And I will never sell it so well done apple you've occupied me to the full this time!!!!

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HiJac101

I recently bought the iPad a few days ago and I LOVE IT!!! The amount of apps and options you have to choose from on the store is amazing. Now I would never force anyone to buy anything straight away. Especially for the price apple offer. I would say the iPad in terms of apps is more suited to business and work orientated people. Entertainment wise there are some good apps and games out there but since it hasn't been out for long, there aren't a lot to choose from. The bad side is trying to view videos and even flash on the web. it's rubbish! Since a lot of it is adobe and apple don't support them. Luckily youtube works but that's about it. My advice to anyone thinking of buying is to check reviews from other electronic sites, watch some video reviews from youtube and check the apple website. But after all your the one with the money so it's your choice.

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Anonymous

I have just bought an iPad and love it. Using it now. Can live without flash but would be good if they did sort it out

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CoolDude7175

Since I first played with an iPad I have really wanted one, but since I just read the review, I may have to think twice about getting one.

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Anonymous

Struggling to decide if it's really worth the money. Have an iPhone 3GS, and love it, but this is a lot of money for a bigger version of that.

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Storky97

a very good review but i think Apple need to include a webcam on the front

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SleepyJ

Got an iPad 3 weeks ago and I can't put it down. I also own an iPhone, a laptop and a desktop but the iPad's ease of use, quick start-up time and amazing apps make it the perfect tech experience! Don't be put off by many of the negative things said about it. I was told it is impossible to print from the device and that you can't open .wmv attachments in email but I am now doing both of those things thanks to some very cheap apps. I bought a keyboard docking station with the iPad and I can't see me using my laptop for anything now - eBay here I come!

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ckin2u

i was going to get an ipad but from all the complaints and features it dont come with for the price its a no for me.i definetly think apple should sort flash and camera on it for the price they are charging! also i think apple would make more money by putting flash and camera on and more people would buy it.dont think its worth the money.

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AndyFitzgerald

If you look at it for what it is, its great however I think the storage space available is the biggest weakness, the basic entry level iPad should have at least 64GB, or 128GB even being consevative. How can you consume media with 16GB. This less is more attitude of Apple is something I cannot understand You will eventually be having to leave stuff parked off in your itunes library on your laptop or desktop machine so as to facilitate space (eventually) for your new app purchases and or music purchases etc. The only good thing is that well thought out productivity apps like Pages are not to massively storage hungry (under 50mb) thereby enabling you to leave things like this in place on the device. If you are going to be loading a lot of music onto it you may be better off using Zumocast to stream it from another computer on your network. From talking to one of the instore sales staff you get the impression that Apple probably wish they had given it a bit more thought, because a lot of people do want to be able to do some of the stuff that they do on their laptops and desktops on a device like this, and not just use it for web surfing and playing apps. I know that you can be productive with it but the printing off of documents is not coming as standard until the software update in November. The lack of Flash support takes away the shine on web browsing. Hopefully this is something that the industry can get together on and sort out, Apple claim it is not secure, so Adobe needs to stop being stubborn and sort something out. (enter HTML5) for Apple I would see it in their interest to get HTML5 supported and implemented Quickly, to enable the ultimate web user experience to shine on this device. I can say that the onscreen keypad is great to use, I can type quicker on it than a standard hardware keyboard. Battery life seems pretty good. I find myself happy but worried about the lack of storage as mentioned above, (big ipod without the big storage), and also the less than 100% browsing experience due to the lack of support for Flash. Because of this the kids can't play a game on CBeebies website at the moment. So parents be aware of this.

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bob

the revew

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George Willz

I own an ipad and from what people have said about it being like a big ipod touch it just annoys me it certainly isn't and I thank apple for bringing this 'controversial' product to the public and shame on anyone who says that it is just a big ipod touch.

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ovonrein

Our son received an iPad for his birthday. The idea was to support his passion for reading with a 21st century "book". At the time, Amazon wanted £300 for a Kindle, making the more versatile 16G iPad at £400 a no-brainer. With the Kindle app installed and the iPad thus morphed into a Kindle, this bit has also worked out somewhat. The Kindle app is VERY good. Unfortunately, given all the other features on the iPad, my son is these days too often distracted from reading... More problematic still is that we did not intend for our son to take the iPad out of the house much, but for the iPad to simply be a more convenient network client (than a traditional laptop). Hence why we opted for the smallest version - there was no need to store anything, really. BIG mistake. Note that the iPad offers NO STREAMING SUPPORT WHATSOEVER. It is totally pathetic. Apple's idea is that you COPY everything on to the iPad via iTunes. They do not even make available the Shared iTunes feature that is available to every laptop client. iPad users are reduced to sync'ing their toy via a cable, a process that is distinctly reminiscent of the "disk-toss network" of the 1980s. (We are now using ZumoCast to get some rudimentary streaming capabilities.) Lastly and perhaps most importantly, the only way you can get hold of s/w for the iPad is via Apple's AppStore. Forget that there are 1000s of apps - most of the non-gaming apps are simply traditional web sites repackaged to work around the limitations ("use the features") of the iPad. Worry about the fact that Apple's T&Cs for the AppStore clash with the Gnu Public License (http://www.fsf.org/blogs/licensing/m...pl-enforcement). Given how the GPL movement has been responsible for a wealth of software in the desktop and server space (Linux, OpenOffice, GIMP - to name but a few) , all of this library of s/w (and any derivatives) is closed to the iPad. For us, for example, this means that we struggle to hook up my son's iPad to our Squeezebox music distribution server (which is largely GPL).

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Anonymous

Ive got an ipad and i think its worthit plus it will be evan better when ios 4.2 come out hopefully next week

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Danyl

I'm looking at this review on my iPad lol

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Anonymous

The ipad did not deserve to be the gadget of the year 2010, because IT'S JUST A BIG IPOD TOUCH! It's so expensive, you might as well get a laptop. So if you are thinking of getting one, you shouldn't you should get a laptop instead as it is more practical and useful.

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apple man

the iPad is a must have gagit every body who says that it is a big ipod touch is wrong.it is a reviluchinary gaget

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Olivia

I think the Ipad is absoloutely amazing! It is depressing however that you cannot watch videos from this website and now flash player can be installed. And it is NOT like an Ipod becuase an Ipod c Surf the web or check your email and I'm even using it too type up this comment (which you cannot do on an Ipod!!!). Huge fan of show, Happy new year and Jack has writen a REALLY long comment lolz. So long, I haven't been bothered to read any of it at all.

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Kieran McDonald from Scotland

It's true what they say about Americans the bigger the better but they didn't have make the ipod bigger my friend has got an ipad and it's rubbish my iphone4 beats hands down.

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Kieran McDonald from Scotland

No offence to anybody who is American I love Americans iv'e even got American relatives.

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DADDY IS DYING IN JOBBIES

I would rather have my dog's big fat jobbie than an ipad,I saw a big,fat, smelly, greasy guy with an ipod touch but it was too small for him, I would recommend an ipad to him my iphone 4 is better at least it has hd video camera.

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Anonymous

I have an iPad and I believe it is fantastic. In fact, I'm using it to type this. It is so fast at doing everything including Internet and apps. iPad apps are one step better than iPod and iPhone apps and the big screen brings them to life. It has a set of apps which are equivalent to Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint. The lack of Flash support hasn't affected me. I believe there is a camera accessorie which defeates your argument DADDY IS DYING IN JOBBIES.

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Oli Hedley

i got the ipad 32gb wifi for Christmas and Ive been on it everyday since, i just have one bad point after downloading lots of apps, music etc it becomes slow and the apps move place by its self. but on the whole its amazing and if anyone is in debate about getting one i highly rec. recommend that you do!

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daddy is dying in jobbies

Sorry jeffbobfred1234 I'm just having a laugh the ipad is a very successful product and changes the way we surf the web, my friend has an ipad and it dose bring the apps to life,it even helps autistic people but my uncle works for apple and there is not a camera accessorie for the ipad,so in future get your facts right before you start contradicting people.

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Anonymous

Very useful review for advice on buying this product. After this review it looks like their are less bads than goods

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Anonymous

The ipad 2 is better i have one and my cousin has a ipad mynes waaaaaaaaaay better

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love

The challenge that you deal with physically in the gym and the challenge that you deal with in existence can certainly only build a good character

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When i first saw the Ipad, i thougt that it was ok, I WAS WRONG. First, its not user friendly, it takes a while to connect to the internet, there isnt a camera. which the iphone, the ipod touch and all the previous generations of apple have. What im saying is, if you want a camera, buy one, its tons cheaper than apple's new iphones and i pads, if you want a book, buy one, its the same price you get it in the apple ibook store, but its real. Want to watch youtube, why not you use your computer. Infact, buying a £400 computer, overrules all of what i said, you can surf the net without hassle, read most books for free, and it has that inbuilt camera inside it. I HAD a ipad, but i traded it in for a macbook pro, and now using it to type this very review now.

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Stigzy66

Ipad rocks, great for car racing games like Real Racing HD I use it more than me xbox 360 an PS3 put together!!

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Anonymous

i have one got some good games and simulaters like x-plane for £7.99

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Anonymous

Did someone used or saw any hand holder for Ipad ? (tablets?) Something that allows me hold it in one hand with na fear of fall ?

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Elena

love the 'slinky shell' lol personally i do need to use my ipad for printing, the app i use is print n share which i think you can still get on the app store

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