Living with the Apple iPad (part 3)

Back in May I talked about the launch of the iPad in the UK. In July  I wrote about some tips for purchasing and using an iPad. In August I updated this with further tips, mainly on syncing with a PC. Now after 10 weeks of use, where the iPad has hardly left my side, here is a further update looking at what’s good and bad about the iPad.

Firstly why buy it? [...read more...]

Living with the Apple iPad (part 2)

Back in July I gave some feedback on the iPad after a couple of weeks' use. A short while later, including a break on holiday, it's still close by my side and here's some extra tips: [...read more...]

Weekly Review – Living with the Apple iPad

Here are a few tips, having used an iPad for a couple of weeks (and no-one dare suggest taking it away from me!).

If you already have an iPad, skip the first section "Obtaining  an iPad", and start at "3G Contracts"  [...read more...]

iPad UK Launch Day 28 May – Availability Update

Let me tell you a story ….

In addition to Apple’s own stores, rumour had it this week that DSGI's PCWorld and Currys stores were going to be selling iPads today, Friday. My localish stores both opened at 9am. Which to go to? [...read more...]

News Review - Apple iPad – fashion fad or business workhorse?

Reviewing the business technology news for this last week, one item stands out – the launch of the Apple iPad in the UK. Pre-orders start today (10th May) at the Apple Store, for delivery by Friday 28th May.

Pricing had been announced for outright purchase (see below). Some models have a slot for a micro-SIM card, to access services via 3G. At the time of writing, [...read more...]