Ever since the iPad was first launched, Microsoft and other PC manufacturers have dismissed it as a little more than a toy for entertainment, arguing that it simply isn't capable of running productivity software such as Microsoft Office.

I have never used any type of Apple device previously. It was so very easy to set up, within a few minutes I was going through all its features and using the iPad. Also, I had been advised of a delivery date, which was a fews days, and much to my surprise it arrived in good condition the following...

Light; thin; No USB

Have driven Android for many years and felt that I wanted to learn more about "the other side". I also wanted to get access to all barnappar like "everyone else" is talking about. Bought me because a hefty iPad to be sure to have a sufficiently strong plate.

At first glance, the Apple iPad Air 2 is closer to a refresh than a dramatic upgrade compared to its predecessor. From the outside, the tablet computer features the same slim design and aluminum backing used on the first iPad Air.

The Apple iPad Air 2's upgraded A8X chip provides high-end tablet performance

The Air 2 still relies on the same Retina display used in past iPads

The iPad Air is a huge improvement over the iPad 4th-gen, or the iPad 2, pictured in the gallery. Its form factor is the best currently available for a 10-inch tablet, and it provides a great blend of portability and usability that leans towards the media device end of the spectrum.

Thin and light design is a huge improvement over 4th-gen iPad; No battery life sacrifices required

Hard sell over the iPad mini with Retina; which also now has A7 power

It is impossible for a first time Apple user to review this tablet without also reviewing the Apple's operating system for tablets as a whole, so if you just want to know how this compares to other Apple tablets, maybe skip this review. Otherwise let me briefly tell you about Ipad Air.

Reliability; low weight; high performance; great graphics

An array of insane Apple operating design choices

The female end of the adapter has no 'detent' to allow the handset cord to 'lock' into the adapter; hence, the cord easily slips out.

The adapter does not easily rotate, therefore, the cord can still achieve several twists until the tension is sufficient to overcome the adapter's...

Doesn't rotate easily; Female end has no detent

We have no hesitation in saying that this the best 10-inch iPad Apple has ever made. It feels like a milestone: the first iPad was a game-changer, but it was bulky and slow. The iPad 2 refined the design but didn't radically alter our perception of what an iPad could be.

Excellent design; brilliant screen; battery life is superb; extremely powerful even versus the previous iPad 4; App Store is populated with high-quality games and tools; bundled productivity software; good camera; excellent value for money

There are still improvements that can be made to the camera; or to bring iPhone technology to the iPad; but nothing that hinders this incarnation competitively in any way

We've got to hand it to Apple. The Air is the best iPad yet: not only is it super speedy, it looks gorgeous and it's extremely light to hold. Apple's championing the Air with the tagline 'the power of lightness', and we have to agree.

The first thing you'll notice about Apple's latest tablet is that it's extremely thin; It measures a svelte 7.5mm fat and weighs just a single pound (469g); It's not as thin as the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, but it's lighter, and you won't even notice the millimetre difference.

Apple's put a lot of effort into iOS 7 for its latest range of iPhones, but it seems like an afterthought on the iPad; If you're used to using iOS, you'll be right at home, but there are a few niggles on the larger-screen version that make it feel unfinished.

Lightweight compared to the earlier ipads. Good clear display. Have had no problems with any apps which all perform well. Pricey compared to other devices and does not play Adobe Flash.