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You have already heard all about the iPad, heard about what it can offer, and surely heard that some are calling it a netbook killer. The cheapest ipad model retails at £439 in the UK. The same version in the US costs just $499 (£337). To order your ipad simply visit the Apple store and order your ipad today.
Part of the difference in price is due to British VAT and US sales tax. The same model before tax costs £37 ($55) more in the UK.


With all of that information you are probably still wondering if shelling out for this brand new device is really worth it. To help you decide if the new technology is worth your hard earned money, here is a full iPad review that will show you what the iPad does and how it could benefit you.

Apple ipad review

The overall usefulness of the iPad is going to large depend on your own unique lifestyle and which applications you feel are the most important. It all depends whether you are the type of person that enjoys working with a large, powerful desktop or someone that is used to getting things done on the go thanks to a smartphone. If you are used to a smartphone then you will love the applications that the iPad comes with, although the device cannot do everything that a desktop computer could do.

Apple iPad Design
There is no need for an iPad review to delve deeply into how the device looks, as there are more than enough pictures swirling around the internet. Instead all you really need to know is that the design is stunningly beautiful. The quality of how the iPad is built is exceptional and that is what makes it a big heavier than some people would expect. It weights just over 1.5 pounds which makes it heavy enough to wear down the wrist after a few hours of typing, but the sturdy build ensures durability and reliability.

An exciting aspect for the iPad is the fact there really is no learning curve when using it if you have ever used an iPod touch or and iPhone before. The iPad offers the same look and feel, although with a number of other additions, and truly is the best touch interface that you will find on the market today. Even if you have never used such a device it will only take a few moments to get comfortable and be able to work your way around the iPad overall.

What is Exceptional about the iPad?
While there are rumblings that the iPad is going to revolutionize media consumption across the board, that may be a bit of an exaggeration on the whole. However, there are many parts of the iPad that are going to change the way we view and utilize media of all kinds.
The iPad itself is fantastic for email and web browsing. A lot of people have a tendency to use their laptops in bed or on the couch and the iPad makes doing so far easier as the batter lasts longer, the device is lighter and the fact that there is a instant-on button that requires no boot up or shutting down. While there is no Flash support, you can still make the most of more than 90% of websites that are out there.

The iPad is also incredibly promising for watching movies in small spaces. The size of the device makes it perfect for bringing on an airplane, allowing your kids to use it in the car, or even using it on the subway or a train.
The major drawbacks for the iPad are the fact that writing can be exhausting and take time to get used to, and the fact that some of the productivity apps leave something to be desired. The device simply does not make writing or typing easy enough for it to be the primary text input option while instant messaging and things such as word processing is not as easy as some would hope.

Conclusion
The iPad is a fun and exciting piece of technology, but it definitely is not for everyone. It is very useful and surely will continue to evolve as more ideas and applications are implemented. However, the idea that the iPad may be a netbook killer is simply not going to hold. If you want to make the most of one then it is best to have a laptop as well as an iPad. Bring the iPad long when traveling or when cuddling up in bed when you want to have some fun, but keep the laptop around for when you need to get serious and get down to business.
The iPad is an entertainment device, and as long as you understand that you will love what it brings to your lifestyle.
When the new ipad 2 is announced we will let you know the improvements which may include an ipad camera!

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