iPad reviews are popping up everywhere and most of them are very positive of the device. Most of the reviews has pricing as the biggest issue, and even though you can get the cheapest model for $499, most of you guys probably want the 3G version with more storage and then you’ll end up close to the $1000 mark. Here’s a roundup of some of the best reviews, including a video review from IGN:
“So the verdict? The buyer of an iPad is one of two people, the first is someone who sees not just the present, but the potential of a product like the iPad… and believes in and is excited about that potential. This is also a person who can afford what amounts to a luxury item. The second is an individual who simply doesn’t need to get that much work done, and would prefer their computing experience to be easier, faster, and simpler. Does that sound like anyone you know?”
Apple iPad review [Engadget]
“Right now, it is an entertainment device that could make one’s computing life a little better if you find the right apps. It has a lot of great qualities: Über-portable, pretty, responsive, tons of apps, great display, excellent battery life… But it also costs $499 in its simplest form, and this is not pocket change (people are buying the 16GB for $700+ on eBay). If you can afford it, and if your usage model is compatible with its design, the iPad is a great device. Love it or hate it, but let’s all live in peace.”
iPad review [Ubergizmo]
“If money’s not a factor for you, yes, get it. For millions of Americans right now, the unemployed, the hurting, and for those paying back college loans such as myself and people struggling to make ends meet — it’s a tease. You’re better off waiting. But make no mistake about it: the iPad will be around for a while. Its impact on the future of personal computing, gaming and books will be significant. This device is revolutionary, and it will shake up a few more industries just as the iPhone, iPod, and iTunes store did before it.”
iPad review [Huffington Post]
“The iPad is a lovely device that gadget fans will lust after, but I’m yet to be entirely convinced that it offers enough of an advantage over my smartphone or laptop. I do think it has the potential to be a game-changing device, but it will be the second- and third-generation versions that really drive the agenda, and introduce a new and innovative way of computing.Ultimately, the iPad is a large iPod touch: a great device to draw your inspiration from, but perhaps not the seismic shift in technology that we were expecting. But watch this space… “
Apple iPad review [Telegraph UK]
“Should I get an iPad?” asks a friend.
“That depends,” I say, “It doesn’t do anything you can’t do with you phone or laptop, and it’s not really great at work or outside the home.”
“So I shouldn’t? Should I get something else?” she asks.
I interrupt, “But there is nothing else quite like it. And it does a few things, in a few places, better than anything.”
Continuing, I say, “Tell you what—Before even thinking about buying one, go poke around iTunes, and find some apps you might like. Figure out where you’ll use this thing in your daily life, and what you’ll do with it. It’s different for everyone. And try it. Then you’ll know.”
Apple iPad review [Gizmodo]
Here is IGN’s video review of the iPad: