Apple iPad (2010)

Responsive, Easy to use

A bit slow on some appz, Web browsing loads flash slow, Limited compatibility, Limited storage, Poor software bundle

Compact design, Long battery life, Fast, Adequate storage, Good compatibility, Great software bundle, Easy to use

Exemplary workmanship and choice of material ; Fast WLAN module ; High CPU and GPU performance ; Good display with stable viewing angles ; Very long battery life ; Extensive list of optional accessories

Not very slim and light for a high-end tablet ; Buyer will need to pay extra for LTE and 3G modules ; Meager connectivity ; Increasing the storage space is not possible

Apple has once again left the competition behind in the dust; this time, it is all thanks to the A6X chip. But, have no doubt, the competition will catch up

Same price; quad-core graphics; better camera; LTE speeds; gorgeous high-resolution display

iPads with A5 and A5X processors haven’t been jailbroken; same storage capacities as iPad 2

APPLE DIDN'T CALL the newest iPad the iPad 3 or the iPad HD—just the iPad. And that’s fitting, because while it’s a handsome upgrade to the best tablet on the market, it’s not a huge leap forward. If you’ve used any iPad for more than 10 minutes, this...

Many were expecting a “leap” from iPad 2 to the new iPad, but although we all want “more”, “now”, the reality is that this is going to be a evolutionary process going forward. This time around, Apple has addressed a few priorities like the screen...

Does the up-to-date technophile need an iPad? A difficult question, particularly for those who already have a smartphone. But once you have an iPad, you won?t want to be without one..

Precise touchscreen use ; Outstanding IPS screen ; Silent ; Good battery life ; Appstore and iPhone compatibility

Arrow keys are missing (virtual and hardware) ; Only Apple Apps permitted (no alternative browser) ; Few expansion options ; iOS4 not yet available

At the moment, there aren't any serious ones, soonest the iPhone4, upcoming: Samsung Galaxy Pad and MSI tablets

I think we'll put Jardin in the "sold" category

Besides a mute button is a bit of unnecessary on a dedicated e-reader/media device with all that touch screen real estate. Instead, Apple has altered the functionality of the switch to be an orientation lock. That means just because you shift a little...

The bottom line is that with the iPad, Apple has achieved bringing a chic and easy to use multimedia device onto the market. No one is more adept at marketing and, at the moment, no one can copy Apple in terms of easy usability. However, the iPad is at...

The last piece is most interesting of all in that above paragraph because it suggests, despite what we all learned on the 27th, that there just might be the ability to run background apps in the software after all. Of course, it's the camera and its...

9.7" LED-backlit IPS LCD touchscreen, 2048 x 1536 pixels; scratch-resistant, oleophobic coating ; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity, carrier-dependent hotspot support ; Optional LTE connectivity (data only) ; Optional GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS support...

iTunes still required for uploading most of the content ; Reflective screen struggles outdoors ; No standard USB port ; No stereo speakers ; No GPS receiver in the Wi-Fi version ; No memory card slot ; Lack of basic iOS apps - stocks, clock,...

The iPad was not the first tablet but it can claim sole responsibility for the explosive growth of the tablet market. Then the iPad 2 came to drastically cut the weight and double the processing power, and the iPad 3 crowned the collection with the...