Apple IPad Review By Andy Shaw

When Apple's chief executive Steve Jobs appeared on stage in January and announced the imminent arrival of his company's 'magical' iPad, opinion was divided. Three million units have sold since then, which is perhaps enough to silence the iPad's critics. But what's it really like to use? Could it really be the best device to date for browsing the web? We've been playing with one for a couple of weeks and feel ready to offer a definitive answer to the ultimate iPad question - is it worth your hard-earned money?



Features (4 Stars)
There are three main elements to the device. The first is its web access, which is simply stunning. Everything about surfing on this is a pleasure, with the finger-tip control and kinetic feel of the device's interface giving you a tangible sense of interacting with the web.
The iPad's second main purpose is to provide entertainment. The device is essentially a large-screen iPod, which is no bad thing but the non-cinematic ratio of the screen means you're not getting the best out of your movies. Whether you can live with that will probably come down to whether you're spending more time watching films or surfing the web.
Last up is the apps. These are undoubtedly the true wonders of the iPad, which come courtesy of its shared operating system with the iPhone. There are thousands of genuinely useful and entertaining apps out there, many of which are free or very cheap.

Performance (4 Stars)
The 9.7in screen of the iPad turns out to be a rather convenient size to hold. It's light enough to carry around, is significantly less bulky than even a netbook, and has a surprisingly adequate on-screen keyboard.
The other thing worthy of praise is the iPad's battery life. With most devices, you're anxiously watching the corner of the screen as the countdown registers your battery power dribbling away. With the iPad, you get bored of waiting for the number to change. Its quoted 10-hour life liberates you from any concerns that time is pressing and it'll last about a month on standby.
The lack of Adobe Flash support is a serious issue, though. Whatever the reasons for its exclusion, and however much Apple argues that the future can be bright without it, the future is not yet here. As a result, some of our favourite sites - the BBC, for example - are rendered less than perfect.

Ease of use (5 Stars)
This is where it all comes together. Apple has made such an amazing job of its interface that using the device is an unadulterated pleasure. Whether it's flicking through photos, exploring maps or surfing the web, it's all so intuitive, so tangible, that you just can't help falling in love with it. For those of us used to mice and keyboards, it feels very special indeed.

Value for money (3 Stars)
Price has always been the main reason why some people don't buy Apple products and the iPad is likely to be too costly for most customers. At £429, even the basic 16GB model feels wildly expensive. If you're after a computer, a netbook is a much cheaper option and if the emphasis is on entertainment, you could just as well get an iPod model such as the Touch for £152 (8GB).
Still, it's the rolling of all this together that gives the iPad its edge. If you're made of money, it may be worth the extra £100 (and the tariffs on top of that) to get web access on 3G for when you're not on Wi-Fi. Having said that, you could just rely on its media player and apps to keep you entertained while you're offline.

VERDICT (4 Stars)
The weird thing about the iPad is that it amounts to more than the sum of its components. Once you've spent 20 minutes playing with it, installing apps, flicking through photos and browsing the web, you won't want to let it go. The biggest downside is the price. But if you can manage to swallow that bitter pill, the iPad is a device that will likely become your pride and joy.

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