Summary: of the many reviews I’ve read, one thing seems to emanate from almost all – the iPad allows for a truly wonderful web experience. Similarly, there are no complaints about the aesthetic design or build of the device. On the other hand though, there are the usual complaints, no true multi-tasking ability, no flash support, and no freedom for the consumers (I think when a company decides that the consumer cannot even change the battery, maybe they’ve gone too far). In either case though, on thing is certain, the iPad will have no trouble being sold.
No doubt you would’ve heard a lot of hype about the iPad, especially in the past couple of weeks. With the US release date set for today, and the UK release in a couple of weeks, expect to hear a lot more.
Whether you’ll be running off to the stores to pick one up for yourself or maybe you’ll be standing outside the stores laughing in the faces of those that decide to waste their hard earned cash on it or maybe you’re just on the fence; I’ve complied for you, all in one place, a list of the opinions from around the web.
The roundup:
- BoingBoing offers up two contrasting reviews Apple’s iPad is a touch of genius and Why I won’t buy an iPad (and think you shouldn’t, either).
- Engadget’s iPad review
- The Wall Street Journal says Laptop Killer? Pretty Close
- Gizmodo offers up iPad’s first hands on, but perhaps more helpfully the iPad mega meta review (see image below for a round up)
Gizmodo's iPad review matrix
Lastly check out the very interesting article from Digital Inspiration, looking at the new inner circle of Steve Jobs.
Are you planning on buying an iPad? Let me know in the comments
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