I'm giving this 3 stars only because I couldn't upgrade the iOS and wasn't fully aware of the this when I got it or yhat the iOS offered limited options for the use of things like Facebook. The product itself was excellent quality and delivered in good time.

Due to programmed obsolescence, the 1st gen Ipad can only surf the web and correspond via email. Everything else was cutoff by Apple after introducing the Ipad 2. I bought it to gently introduce my dear old mother to the digital age. Web surfing and email is all she'll need.

The iPad is an excellent example of great engineering and industrial design, so it's no surprise that people want to protect their multimedia tablet from scratches, dents and broken displays.

Works as a case and stand; fits the iPad well; comfortable to hold; durable

Difficult to keep clean; unstable when using as a digital photo frame

Using Apple's sleek and powerful tablet without an Internet connection on the go makes it almost feel like a doorstop. Sure, you can watch downloaded iTunes movies and TV shows, read iBooks, and play games. But you can't surf the web or check e-mail.

Sleek design ; Intuitive and fun multitouch interface ; Good download speeds ; Affordable data plan ; Long battery life

Slow upload speeds ; Some video apps degrade quality over 3G ; Costs 130 more than Wi-Fi only model ; VoIP apps dont work over 3G

Of course the iPad is not solely an entertainment device. It offers serious functionality such as such as simple-to-use email and a fine e-reader for, y'know, "books." At the same time, it lacks the goods under the hood to make it a viable alternative to a true "tablet computer," for mainstream work...

Big; gorgeous screen; Works with current iPhone/iPod touch apps; Up to a 64GB of memory (and 8+ hours of battery life) in a slim package; Movies; music; internet and more; big enough to share and intuitive to operate

How are we supposed to hold it for long periods of time; Onboard sound is severely limited; No flash support; Charging is not as simple as it could be

Bigger than Jesus, or just a big iPod touch? We find out.

Like the iPhone before it, the iPad has the potential to change your life. No exaggeration: Once you live with one for a few weeks, you'll find it insinuating itself into your daily routine so much that you can't imagine living without it. (If you're a man, get used to wearing a murse.

Impressive power management: Battery chugged along for more than 8 hours on a 3G connection before going kaput; iPad Maps + GPS is absolutely stellar; Unlocked, it will work with any Micro SIM card (if you can find one); Finally an excuse to wear a man purse

Limited to AT&T's spotty 3G network in the U.S; Typing is a chore on the on-screen keyboard; Restrictive App Store policies may limit your access to porn and political cartoons (though there's always Safari)

One might wonder if our market is low priority for Apple. In fact, we've reviewed the iPad before, but that wasn't much more than a hands on. Finally, the iPad is available in India, and has been for a couple of weeks. The reason given for ignoring India all this time is shortage of supply.

Well designed; well built and attractive looking; Great simplistic interface and very good onscreen keypad; Great gaming experience; Wealth of applications available

Expensive; Lack of a front camera for chatting and such; Lack of memory expansion as an option; Display is prone to smudges

"not bad APPLE HAS INDEED TAKEN A BIG STEP! WELL DONE ! KEEP GOING ! ITS TRUE " AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS A DOC AWAY! LOL!"

Entertainment Tablet. Is the iPad the heralded revolution? Can it replace a notebook or a netbook? We have dealt extensively with Apple's tablet over several weeks in our long-term test.

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

Arrow keys are missing (virtual and hardware; Only Apple Apps permitted (no alternative browser; Few expansion options; iOS4 not yet available; A few functions of a full-fledged operating system