It has its limitations but as long as you know this before you buy, the iPad is sexy, slick, fast and a real object of desire.

Email and web were made for the iPad; games look great and play smoothly; the operating system is solid; speedy and oh-so-easy to use

Flash player for webpage videos; no camera or webcam; costs a small fortune

I didn't expect to enjoy using the iPad to the extent that I felt during this review. Apple may have received some criticism for calling the iPad their answer to the swell of inexpensive netbooks that have flooded the market, but having spent a substantial amount of time using one, the conclusion is...

Internet everywhere (almost; Long battery life; GPS functionality

3G is an extra $130; Crippled video apps

Thanks to its simple, iPhone-like user interface and responsive screen, Apple's iPad is the first tablet computer with the gadget x-factor. It won't replace your laptop for anything but the basics, but, for Web addicts, iPhone fans and technophobes, it's a tasty slice of gadget goodness

Huge capacitive touchscreen; Wi-Fi connectivity; Attractive design; App Store is filling up with apps and games; Compatible with iPhone apps; Intuitive user interface; Fast and responsive; Easy to sync and back up

Awkward to hold; Heavy; No camera; No Flash support; Limited multitasking capability; On-screen keyboard can't compare to a physical keyboard

Check out our full comparison with the iPad Mini ! Launched at the same time as the Apple iPad Mini , the fourth generation iPad came as a bit of a surprise, mostly because the third generation iPad hit our shelves just six short months ago.

Impressive Retina display; Surprisingly good battery life; Great range of apps; 4G support; Updated FaceTime camera

Not very portable; No memory card slot

Bad Points: Wifi unreliable at best. I returned the unit in the end as I could not put up with it.

Wifi unreliable at best; I returned the unit in the end as I could not put up with it

My ipad seemed rather heavy and I wanted to reduce the weight. It sure worked with this case. It makes it so streamlined and it really looks great also. I absolutely adore it. Thanks much.

Apple has done what Apple knows best; rethought a whole product segment. It's been carried out very well - the iPad is a lovely device to use and we can't fault that wonderfully large screen. If you're in the market for a slate, then the iPad is definitely one of the best around.

The iPad is Apple's first tablet device. It comes with a 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen, 16, 32 or 64-gigabyte of built-in storage, 1GHz Apple A4 processor, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR while Apple's own iOS is running the show.

Verizon 4G LTE network is incredibly fast; 32GB microSD card included; Integrated kickstand works in portrait and landscape

Battery life is among the worst weve ever seen; No 4G LTE power toggle option; Kickstand in landscape orientation blocks microUSB port

The iPad was introduced as one of the first tablet devices of this generation. It can be thought of as a super-charged iPod touch, with a far larger screen and many more exciting features. The iPad has Apple's 1 GHz A4 system and 512 MB of RAM.

I have waited for a long time for my iPad Wi-Fi 64GB to arrive and now that I have it, I find that overall, I love this product, I think it's worth every cent, I recommend any and everyone to purchase this revolutionary item because this is the future.