On the eve of the launch of Apple's iPad, I am thinking of Ed Roberts. He never became a household name, but as the man behind the Altair computer - a kit for lunatic tech hobbyists released in 1975 - he was responsible for launching the microcomputer era.

Compact, cool-running, speedy - and a groundbreaking new way to consume media; You already know how to use it; Thousands of apps will make it more useful and fun

No multitasking means no gadgets or widgets: Does IM really need a full screen? Virtual typing is tricky when holding iPad upright; No way to print directly; Apps are only available from Apple's App Store

The iPad is a great tool if you only need the capabilities of an iPhone with a large screen. Sure, email and the browser excel here, but to make it perfect for everything else, it needs much better security and you'll have to purchase the extra dock and keyboard to make working on the move viable.

this iPad has the A9 chip, which was in iphone 6s and 6s plus not the A10 chip in iphone 7's, and not he A8X chip the iPad air 2 has. it also does not have an anti-reflective screen and a laminated screen.

Bought this item as a gift for Christmas, obviously opened it to make sure it was all in working order, everything is perfect! Would definitely recommend. Very happy!

Got a great deal on this. I much prefer to buy an item like this (tablet, or phone etc) from amazon with their amazing customer service. If something went wrong I have full confidence Amazon could make it right.

Replaced my iPad gen 4 model with this new model, mostly because I wanted more storage space for my apps, games, photos, videos, etc. 128gb is the way to go...plenty of space and room to do it all! ... nad the A9 chip in this puppy races with fast responses to any demands..

I purchased two, one for me and one for my daughter. I also purchased keyboard for both IPADS. My daughter & I both recommend them and our very happy with our purchase.

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

There are two conclusions to be made about the Apple iPad. As a product you could buy, it's a tempting but ultimately unconvincing device. Anyone with a particular penchant for Apple, or enough money to burn and a love of shiny tech, are likely to buy into it.

A pple had one major problem with their iPad range. The original tablets were good enough to last for years if kept in good condition, which is why the company introduced the Air and Pro ranges. Finally, after almost five years, the company launched the 5th-generation edition earlier in 2017.