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iPad with Wi-Fi 32GB

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Apr 3, 2010

Pros

  • Solid and speedy hardware
  • Big, bright touchscreen
  • Large collection of apps

Cons

  • Music and video apps could be better
  • Heavier and harder to hold than a dedicated e-book reader
  • External keyboard needed for long-form typing chores

$599

Macworld's iPad with Wi-Fi 32GB Coverage

  • The original iPad: Macworld's complete review The iPad represents an ambitious new product direction for Apple, and it makes a pretty impressive debut. The device is undeniably a good product, but should you buy one? Jason Snell tackles that question in our comprehensive review of the Wi-Fi-enabled iPads.
  • Kids want iPads, parents shudder The iPad is the most desired tech item this holiday shopping season among children aged 6 to 12. A new Nielsen survey shows that Apple's bestselling tablet tops...
  • Verizon, AT&T to sell iPad in retail stores Oct. 28 On Thursday, mobile phone networks Verizon and AT&T both announced that they would begin selling the iPad in their retail locations on October 28.
  • Walmart to begin iPad sales on Friday Retail giant Walmart chain joins Target, Best Buy and Amazon in offering Apple's blockbuster tablet device.
  • Apple posts 'iPad in Pompeii' archaeological case study Archeology is the latest industry to embrace the iPad. Apple has posted a new case study that highlights the many ways its tablet has replaced pen and paper in Pompeii, the longest continuously excavated archaeological site in the world.
  • Tablet wars: 3 reasons why the iPad will prevail Seriously, who bets against Apple in the tablet race? Maybe mobile tech giants such as RIM, Samsung and Dell, will, given that they're readying Blackberry and Android tablets to compete with the iPad, but not many others.
  • iPad comes to Target on October 3 Retail giant Target will begin selling all six models of the iPad at all of its retail locations on October 3.
  • Five reasons to ignore the Galaxy Tab and get the iPad PCWorld's Tony Bradley cites a number of reasons to forego the Android-based Galaxy Tab in favor of the Apple iPad.
  • iPad coming to Latin America on Sept 17 China won't be the only new country to get the iPad this week. Apple announced that both the iPad Wi-Fi and iPad Wi-Fi + 3G will arrive in five Latin American countries on Friday, September 17.
  • Apple closes in on Nintendo portables in U.S. Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have surpassed Sony PSP as a gaming platform in the United States, the International Gamers Survey 2010 claims.
  • Amazon rips iPad in new TV ad In a new TV spot, Amazon touts the superiority of the Kindle's display over the iPad's in direct sunlight -- a marked departure from how the company has avoided direct comparisons to Apple's tablet in the past.
  • BI firm takes iPads over laptops Business intelligence tool maker MicroStrategy is deploying some 1,800 Apple iPads to execs and sales personnel after finding the device's total cost of ownership fell far below that of laptop computers.
  • Apple now shipping iPad within 24 hours Since the iPad's launch in April, customers have often had to wait 7-10 business days for Apple to ship their "magical" new purchase. Now Apple seems to have ramped up production enough to meet demand, as all iPad models now ship within 24 hours.
  • iPad paves the way for coming tablet invasion The iPad is enjoying enthusiastic acceptance from business users. But PCWorld's Tony Bradley thinks the iPad's early success could benefit competing tablets once they arrive.
  • New Yorker quietly updates Digital Edition for iPad Subscirbers to The New Yorker have been able to read their issues—as well as archived magazines going back to 1925—online in a Web browser for a while. Now iPad users can enjoy the same functionality.
  • iPad quickly adopted as e-reader on Wattpad The iPad quickly became an e-book reading platform in the second quarter, while BlackBerry smartphones declined, according to cloud-based e-book provider Wattpad.
  • The e-reader price wars heat up The battle for tech-savvy bookworms is on, with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Sony competing to sell e-book reader hardware. And as the major players struggle for better position in the electronic-publishing industry, recent months have seen price drops, new devices, and defeats.
  • Acer chairman predicts drop in iPad market share JT Wang, chairman of computer giant Acer predicts a bleak future for Apple's iPad, once the market for tablet devices matures.
  • How to convert DVDs for iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices You have multiple Apple media players. What are the best video-encoding settings to use? Tune in.
  • Opinion: Smaller iPad could be a better business tool PCWorld's Jeff Bertolucci wonders if rumors about a smaller iPad to come might mean good things for businesses.
  • Could an iPad newspaper from News Corp. succeed? News Corp. may soon launch a brand new national newspaper that would be available only on tablet devices such as the iPad.
  • iPad owners prefer e-books to print More than two in five (41 percent) iPad owners use the device as their preferred way to read books, says Cooper Murphy Webb.
  • How the iPad changed my reading habits Jonathan Seff finds the iPad has made his reading more enjoyable and more varied.
  • All about iTunes movie rentals Renting movies from the iTunes Store can be pretty simple if you don't want to do anything special, though you'll have to jump through some hoops if you want to move rented movies.
  • iPad halo effect brightens iPhone prospects Apple's new iPad casts a "halo" over the older iPhone, with owners of the tablet about twice as likely to want the company's smartphone as consumers who own neither, research firm Nielsen says.
  • iPad used by UK troops in Afghan operations Apple's iPad is being used by UK troops training for Afghan operations.
  • iPad at work on dirty jobs: Five lessons learned D7 Consulting, a quality-assurance consulting firm, shares what it's learned after putting iPads to work.
  • How business is putting the iPad to work Last week, Apple COO Tim Cook announced that 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies are now using the iPad. But how exactly how are people putting it to work? Joel Mathis asked small businesses and entrepreneurs.
  • Federal lawsuit claims Apple's iPad overheats in minutes Apple is being sued over claims that its iPad easily overheats, then suddenly switches itself off.
  • iSuppli raises iPad sales forecast after Apple's strong quarter Market researcher iSuppli sharply increased its forecast for sales of Apple's popular iPad to 12.9 million by the end of this year.
  • Apple shipping iPad to nine more countries on July 23 Apple announced on Monday that it would begin iPad sales in nine additional countries as of Friday, July 23.
  • iOS 3.2.1 delivers iPad Wi-Fi fixes, more Apple has released an update to iOS that addresses several issues, including widely-reported Wi-Fi connectivity problems.
  • Inside the Celtics' infosecurity playbook The Boston Celtics' VP of technology explains how using the MacBook Pro and cloud-based services helped improve the franchise's IT security.
  • Homemade iPad stand combines pencils and rubberbands Julian Horsey of Geeky Gadgets made a functional iPad stand using only six pencils and four elastic bands, and so can you.
  • Will the Cius challenge the iPad's potential in health care? Computerworld's Ryan Faas looks at the looming battle in the health care sector between the iPad and Cisco's newly announced Cius tablet.
  • Reading volume outweighs slower reading speed on e-readers A recent study found that readers using an e-reader read slower than reading the equivalent traditional printed page, but it doesn't take into account increased reading volume overall.
  • Reading on paper Is faster than iBooks on the iPad It will take you longer to read a book on an iPad or Kindle compared to the printed page, according to a recent study.
  • Stuck on you: iPad and Velcro make a great team An iPad user discovers that combining Velcro and Apple's tablet results in some novel uses.
  • Apple sells 3 million iPads in 80 days Apple said on Tuesday that it had sold 3 million of its tablet device in just 80 days since its launch.
  • Experts: iPad, tablet rivals will kill netbooks Slate-style devices, like Apple's iPad, are expected to outsell netbooks by 2012, according to Forrester Research.
  • The life-changing iPad In the couple of months that Christopher Breen has been using an iPad, he's discovered that Apple's tablet can compel a lot of changes -- namely in the accessories you need to make the most of the device. Here's how he reshaped his world to accommodate the iPad.
  • AT&T tweaks mobile data plans, provides U.S. tethering details AT&T has announced significant changes to the company's U.S. wireless-data plans, offering less data for lower monthly fees compared to the current options. The company also provided additional details about iPhone data tethering in the U.S.
  • Some PCs gain faster iPad charging Thanks to recently released software utilities, some non-Apple PCs can now charge an iPad, even when the iPad is in use.
  • Making the iPad fit into your daily life There's a lot of talk about what the iPad can be used for. But just as interesting is how and where you can use it, and for what kind of experiences.
  • UK resellers celebrate high sales on iPad launch day UK resellers reflect on the first day's iPad sales.
  • Crowds flock to the Apple Store for UK iPad launch The iPad has proved to be a big draw for London customers, as crowds of around 600 people queued to get their hands on the iPad on its UK launch.
  • Small but enthusiastic crowd greets iPad in Toronto While the crowds for the iPad's Canadian launch didn't rival the volume of those in its neighbor to the south, there was no shortage in enthusiasm for Apple's latest device.
  • Apple's secret weapon: consumer education Analyst Michael Gartenberg explains why Apple has succeeded where so many others have failed: a combination of marketing and a retail presence have allowed the company to educate consumers about products like none other.
  • iPad arrives early in UK The iPad goes on sale in the UK officially at 8 a.m. Friday. But some lucky users are reporting that their pre-ordered devices have already arrived.
  • Salesforce.com CEO praises the iPad Salesforce.com's CEO Marc Benioff is a big fan of Apple's iPad.
  • Apple signs iPad retail deal in the UK Currys, Dixons and PC World will both stock Apple's iPad at launch across 139 UK outlets.
  • Survey: iPad making inroads, users satisfied A pair of recent surveys say that not only has the iPad gained significant traction among consumers, but its users are overall pretty happy with the device.
  • IDC: Tablet shipments to reach 46 million in 2014 IDC on Thursday said tablet shipments could top 46 million by 2014.
  • Apple reverses no cash iPad purchase policy Prompted by the story of a woman who was turned down for buying an iPad with cash, Apple has reversed its policy of requiring credit or debit cards. And the company threw in a little something extra.
  • iPad apps: Get ready for the second wave Andy Ihnatko writes about the current state of affairs when it comes to iPad apps, and why he's excited about the next round of apps to be released.
  • Why iPad owners need a Kindle, too Computerworld's Mike Elgan thought he'd be able to ditch his Kindle when the iPad came along. That hasn't proven to be the case.
  • Bugs & Fixes: An update on iPad Wi-Fi reception problems A few weeks back, Ted Landau covered reports of iPad users having problems with poor Wi-Fi reception. He revisits the topic now that Apple has acknowledged the issue.
  • This is how Apple rolls John Gruber explains how Apple's product development process is one of constant, relentless iteration.
  • New iPad ad evokes the spirit of the Newton Apple has released its first post-launch iPad ad, and it might as well be channeling the Newton's original marketing.
  • iPad a hit on Wi-Fi and a rich medium for advertisers Apple's iPad had a "tremendous" impact on Wi-Fi networks in airports, cafes and hotels in its first month, according to JiWire's measurements of network activity at 30,000 public hot spots in North America.
  • Apple hints at upcoming fix for iPad connectivity issues Is your iPad still having Wi-Fi connectivity issues? An updated knowledge base article offers some new possible solutions and hints at fixes to come.
  • HyperMac external batteries add iPad support Sanho has updated its HyperMac line of external batteries to support iPad charging.
  • Gaming on the iPad: What works, what doesn't After a month's worth of iPad gaming, Chris Holt has a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't when it comes to playing games on Apple's latest device.
  • iPad prices around the world, a comprehensive look Macworld presents a comprehensive look at the price of the iPad in the nine countries where Apple is now offering pre-orders, as well as how they stack up against the U.S.
  • Avoid iPad lockouts when using Bluetooth keyboards If you're using a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPad, and you've assigned a security passcode, you could end up locking out yourself accidentally.
  • Apple announces U.K. iPad prices, more countries Apple announced on Friday that it would expand the iPad's reach this summer with nine more countries. It also detailed pricing for the device in the U.K.
  • Inside the iPad We dive deep inside the iPad in this installment of the Macworld Podcast, as Dan Moren talks about the 3G model and iFixit.com's Kyle Wiens explores the device's innards.
  • Typing on the iPad One of the biggest questions about the iPad is how well you can type on it. Dan Moren explores the trials and tribulations of typing on Apple's portable device.
  • The iPad as e-reader One of the iPad's big selling points was as an e-reader. Lex Friedman puts the device through its paces to see if it delivers.
  • Hacked iPad 3G works on T-Mobile, sends SMS Hackers have been keeping busy with the new iPad 3G this weekend. The result: a proof of concept that a (jailbroken) iPad 3G can send SMS text messages, and work on T-Mobile's network.
  • Apple sells 1 million iPad in 28 days Apple on Monday announced that it has sold one million iPads in just the 28 days since the device's release.
  • Asustek sees netbooks keeping lead over iPad-like devices Netbook pioneer Asustek believes its popular Eee PC netbook family will continue to attract more buyers than tablet devices such as Apple's iPad.
  • Apple iPad no longer available to Brits through BundleBox Brits are no longer able to get their hands on an iPad via US purchasing and redirect service BundleBox.
  • A month with the iPad: Surprises and disappointments Macworld's editors have nearly a month's worth of iPad use under our belts. With the 3G iPad set to arrive this week, we share the things that have surprised us and disappointed us about Apple's latest mobile device.
  • Stream audio and video to an iPad Although Apple hasn't made a way to stream content from your computer to your iPad, there are several ways to accomplish such a feat.
  • Israel gives approval for iPad imports Israel lifted a ban on imports of Apple's iPad on Sunday, saying the device conforms with local wireless standards
  • Apple's iPad selling well overseas ahead of official launch The iPad appears to be selling well outside U.S. borders despite the fact Apple's official overseas launch isn't until the end of May.
  • DriveSavers adds iPad data recovery service DriveSavers, one of the biggest names in data recovery, has announced its data recovery services for the iPad.
  • One hundred iPads set for deployment at Calif. hospital The business case for an iPad is clear in healthcare, a multi-billion dollar industry and one of the world's largest consumers of information technology. And a hospital in Visalia, Calif., is about to put Apple's devices into the hands of its staff.
  • Macworld's plans for the iPad Jason Snell talks about what Macworld's plans for the iPad are -- digital editions via Zinio, the web site, and a forthcoming iPad app.
  • Analyst: Apple hit by iPad production delays over touchscreens According to analysts iSuppli, a lack of available touchscreens could be responsible for delaying the international launch of Apple's iPad.
  • Show off your photos on the iPad The iPad's expansive screen is perfect for displaying your pictures using the Photos app or Keynote.
  • 12 iPad tips and tricks Get the most from your iPad with these 12 tips and tricks for using Apple's newest device comfortably and efficiently.
  • Israel bans iPad import, Wi-Fi regulations blamed Don't count on bringing the iPad on any trips to the Holy Land, as Israel has blocked Apple's tablet from entering the country.
  • iPad resellers profit from Apple's shipping delay Would you pay $10000 for a hand-delivered iPad? That's what some hopeful iPad entrepreneurs are banking on. Online retailers are jacking-up iPad prices after Apple announced delays in international shipments.
  • iPad online use approaches Android, BlackBerry In its first 10 days, Apple's iPad has captured almost as much online usage share as the BlackBerry or Google's Android operating system, Web metrics firm NetApplications.com says.
  • Taking the iPad show on the road A pair of Macworld editors go traveling with their brand-new iPads along for the ride -- one on a family vacation, the other on a business trip. How does the iPad measure up as a laptop replacement for these jaunts?
  • Apple delays international iPad launch by a month As demand for Apple's latest gadget has exceeded the supply, the company has pushed back international sales until the end of May.
  • Create playlists on an iPad Along with the iPad's larger interface comes the ability to create and edit
  • California company to add iPad to patent infringement case A California company that first sued Apple in 2008 over patents related to the iPhone, iPod Touch and other products, plans to add the iPad to the list of infringing products.
  • Bugs & Fixes: How widespread are iPad Wi-Fi problems? With reports from some users that Apple's new iPad has a problem with Wi-Fi reception, Ted Landau tries to separate reality from exaggeration.
  • What iPhone OS 4.0 means for the iPad The iPad already has some of the features in iPhone OS 4.0. The rest will have to wait until the fall.
  • Live Update: iPhone OS 4.0 Event Jason Snell, Dan Frakes and the Macworld team will be on hand as Apple hosts an invitation-only event to "peek into the future of iPhone OS" on April 8.
  • Five cool iPad games Nate Ralph takes a look at five iPad games: Scrabble, Fieldrunners, Worms HD, Need for Speed Shift, and Plants vs. Zombies HD.
  • TSA says you can probably leave your iPad in your bag The TSA announced that iPads and similarly-sized electronics can go through security screenings while still in your carry-on.
  • iPad security for the enterprise still subject to debate Whether the iPad is secure enough for enterprise uses is debatable, based on a survey of several analysts and experts.
  • Apple confirms iPad Wi-Fi issues, suggests fixes Internet support forums -- including Apple's own -- are awash with complaints of poor Wi-Fi performance; Apple has acknowledged the issue via a Knowledge Base article.
  • iPad battery tests and application performance Macworld Lab takes a look at the iPad's battery life and application performance.
  • Tablets could slow netbook shipments in 2010 Tablets like Apple's iPad could bite into netbook shipments, DisplaySearch said.
  • The iPad as iPod The iPad as iPod mostly benefits from the device's size. Sure, it's not the portable device you want to listen to on the subway, but it's a solid table top audio player and couch- or bed-based video viewer.
  • Going under the iPad's hood with Settings The iPad's Mail and Safari apps might help you get things done, but the real capability is all under the hood in the Settings app.
  • Apple's iPad makes technology instantly accessible Computerworld's Michael DeAgonia weighs in with his first impressions of the iPad.
  • iPad stress tests: Don't drop it, and buy a case If you get an iPad, make sure to buy a protective case for it. Compared to the iPhone, Apple's latest tech toy is more prone to easy damage.
  • Apple sells 300,000 iPads in first day Apple announced on Monday that it had sold 300,000 iPads by midnight on Saturday April 3, the first day of the device's availability.
  • iPad Mail takes baby steps towards desktop Mail Like Safari, the iPad's version of Mail offers notable improvements over its iPhone counterpart. But unlike Mobile Safari, Mobile Mail still has a long way to go to match desktop e-mail clients.
  • iPad vs. Netbook: It's a close call PCWorld pits the iPad against a netbook in a number of important categories, and found that the contest is closer than people might expect.
  • iPad day podcast roundtable Eyewitness reports of the iPad from Jason Snell, Christopher Breen, Dan Moren, Jon Seff, and Chris Holt.
  • One man's long wait for the UPS guy While other Mac users queued up at Apple Stores on Saturday to get their hands on an iPad, Lex Friedman took advantage of home delivery for his order of Apple's new device. His wait for an iPad was a long morning's journey into the afternoon.
  • iPad debuts in Apple retail stores Customers flock to Apple stores nationwide for the iPad's retail debut
  • Namco brings Pac-Man, Pool Pro Online 3, Noby Noby Boy to iPad On Friday, Namco, an old hand in the game development business, released three iPad games that can best be described as a mix of old and new.
  • How the iPad will (or won't) change video games What will be the effect of the iPad on the video game market?
  • Customers line up for first iPads Apple faithful in Massachusetts, New York, and San Francisco are among the first customers in the U.S. to lay their hands on the much-coveted iPad.
  • iPad’s Safari edges closer to the desktop While the version of Safari on the iPad is based on the iPhone version, the actual browsing experience is a few steps closer to the desktop.
  • The iPad is here -- will it sink or swim? With the iPad finally arriving in users' hands this weekend, analysts are predicting big first-year sales. But the long-term success of the device will hinge on how large an audience Apple can find for the iPad, analysts say. And that depends on whether the company can make the case why consumers need the iPad.
  • The iPad: Betwixt and between Apple's claim that the iPad is a device intended to fit between the iPhone and Mac isn't simply marketing hype.
  • Omni Group's iPad apps put graphing at your fingertips OmniGraffle and OmniGraphSketcher bring professional-quality graphing and charting to Apple's new tablet.
  • Resident Evil 4 hits the iPad Iconic survival horror game now available at App Store.
  • Flash solutions for non-"iPad-Ready" sites The fallout from Apple's war on Flash is the creation of a nascent market for services that can bridge the gap from Flash to HTML5 and enable businesses to deliver content on devices like the iPad while working to update site content and online advertising to be compliant with Web standards.
  • The iPad up close The iPad has arrived in the Macworld offices. As part of our coverage of this compelling new Apple product, we offer a brief video tour of it and some of Apple’s companion accessories
  • iPad cases proliferate: our second roundup It's been just two weeks since our first roundup of iPad cases and bags, which means plenty more manufacturers have unveiled their offerings. Make sure you have a good case to protect your April 3 investment.
  • Updated FAQ: What you need to know about the iPad Now that we've got our hands on an iPad, we can fill in the answers to some of the questions that have cropped up since Apple first unveiled the device in January.
  • Hands on with the iPad: First impressions Macworld has gotten its hands on an iPad. Here are our first impressions as we get acquainted with the tablet, its accessories, and its apps.
  • iPad has a lot riding on AT&T If the iPad is truly going to be "magical," as Apple claims it will be, a lot rides on AT&T's networks, especially its much-derided 3G performance for the...
  • Weather HD brings weather info to iPad Apple may not have included its iPhone weather app with its new device but that doesn't mean you won’t have any weather apps on your iPad.
  • iPad apps start appearing on the App Store The iPad doesn't officially arrive until Saturday, but iPad apps have already started appearing in App Store searches if you're using the latest version of iTunes.
  • Apple adds iPad support to MobileMe On Thursday, Apple announced MobileMe support and syncing for its newest device. MobileMe will also offer a "Find My iPad" option and Remote Wipe.
  • Box.net iPad app offers mobile access to shared documents Box.net already makes a mobile app that lets iPhone and iPod touch users access documents and files stored on the cloud. The iPad version features an optimized interface that lets you browse and view documents, media, and other files on Apple's new tablet.
  • Layers for iPad adds online gallery, Pro options iPhone painting app Layers is making its way to the iPad, with a bunch of new features including an integrated online gallery.
  • Macworld's got an iPad: Your questions? Macworld has an iPad! Now it's your turn to tell us what you want to know.
  • Amazon loses e-book pricing war Publishers have emerged victorious in the e-book pricing war with Amazon as the world's largest online retailer has conceded to the demands of three major publishing houses.
  • Asustek primes Eee Pad to rival Apple's iPad Asustek plans to debut its first iPad-like device in June at Computex.
  • Apple reveals its list of 'iPad-ready' Websites On Thursday, Apple released a page of its site entitled "iPad Ready," which catalogues and describes all the major news and entertainment sites currently using Flash-free Web standards.
  • CBS, ABC, Flickr, Netflix, and maybe Hulu to stream video to iPad A number of popular video-streaming sites, including TV networks ABC and CBS, are planning to bring streaming video the iPad in the near future.
  • The Macalope Weekly Special Edition: Fools of the Year In this special edition of the Macalope Weekly, the horned one runs down the most egregious offenders of the past year.
  • iPad mania brings scams, dubious offers to Web The Web is full of people looking to make a quick buck off of iPad fever.
  • iPad apps won't be at their best on Day One Andy Ihnatko says that the iPad apps available to users on Saturday won't be the platform at its best, because most iPad developers have had no access to a real iPad.
  • BookArc for iPad cradles your iPad, so you don't have to Twelve South's new BookArc for iPad will allow you to enjoy your iPad handsfree, in both landscape and portrait modes.
  • How to make a paper iPad Roman Loyola demonstrates how to make a fake iPad out of a foam board and printouts or the iPad's body. You can use your "iPad" to trick your friends.
  • First iPad reviews hit the web The first iPad reviews have arrived! Here's a rundown.
  • Firms gear up to ride iPad coattails With the Apple iPad launch just days away, third-party developers and peripheral makers are scurrying to get their iPad-friendly wares to market in time.
  • International customers and Apple Store employees also await iPad As America prepares for its launch, the rest of the world is still wondering when they'll get their chance at touching an iPad—and so, it seems, are Apple Store employees.
  • Memeo announces Memeo Connect Reader for iPad Memeo has announced its Memeo Connect Reader app for the iPad. The program syncs with your Google Docs account and lets you read and view files stored on the service, even when you're offline.
  • Firemint, Linkin Park, others confirm iPad game titles Firemint, Linkin Park, Gameprom, and Bulkypix are releasing games for the iPad.
  • Seton Hill to give iPads to all full-time students As part of its Griffin Technology Advantage program, Seton Hill announced today that they plan to give every full-time student an iPad in the Fall 2010 semester.
  • Getting your novel on the iPad for free Smashwords reportedly has inked a deal with Apple to bring e-books to the iPad. Aspiring authors will be able to get their works on the iPad for free and reap high margins from any e-book sales.
  • Apple posts iPad guided tour videos Apple's posted a series of guided tour videos showing off the iPad's built-in applications and features.
  • FAQ: When will I get my iPad? Changes to the Apple Store over the weekend created confusion over just how many iPads will be available at launch. Here are the answers to a lot of questions we're hearing about the device's debut.
  • Apple confirms iPad at Best Buy, elsewhere on April 3 Apple confirmed on Monday that the Wi-Fi iPad models will go on sale at Best Buy and other locations on April 3.
  • Report: Apple gets iPad trademark from Fujitsu PatentAuthority.com is reporting that records at the U.S. Patent and Trademark office show that the iPad trademark was assigned to Apple earlier this month.
  • Apple may have leaked iPad game titles Apple reportedly let slip a preview of some iPad games that will be available in the iTunes App Store once the iPad ships to customers in early April.
  • Does the iPad need Microsoft Office to succeed? Computerworld's Ryan Faas wonders what business and productivity apps might emerge for Apple's upcoming tablet.
  • Will the iPad be jailbroken at launch? Hacker George Holtz says he's developed a new untethered software jailbreak method for the iPhone that may also work on the iPad. But do you really need to jailbreak Apple's forthcoming tablet?
  • Periodicals' plans for iPad publishing pop up Reading the Wall Street Journal on your iPad will cost you $18 per month, says… the Wall Street Journal. The paper also reports that ads on the iPad version of some periodicals are going for as much as six figures.
  • CBS experimenting with iPad-friendly video Several Mac bloggers have discovered possible hints at alternate HTML5-encoded video for the iPad on CBS's website. The network currently uses Flash to display most of its content.
  • A glimpse at some iPad games The iPad is just a week away, and game developers are starting to reveal what their titles will look like on the device.
  • Random House holding out on iPad e-book distribution The world's largest publisher, Random House, has not yet reached a deal with Apple to brings its books to the the iPad.
  • Instapaper developer offers peek at iPad version Marco Arment, developer of Instapaper, has posted a sneak peek at the forthcoming iPad version of his app.
  • iPad vs. Kindle: Can Amazon keep its e-book edge? Amazon could be seriously threatened by Apple when the latter releases its iPad next month, according to research firm Comscore.
  • Workman Publishing also joins Apple's iBookstore Workman Publishing becomes the second major independent publisher to hop onto the iPad bandwagon.
  • Amazon, Barnes & Noble prepping iPad e-readers Amazon and Barnes & Noble have announced that they’ll be bringing their e-reader apps to the iPad, but will you be able to purchase books from the apps as well?
  • FoxTrot creator takes jab at iPad Flash policy Bill Amend can now add “best comic-book caricature of Steve Jobs” to his résumé.
  • Need an iPad case? Take your pick You pre-ordered your iPad, but how are you going to protect it when you're out and about? Vendors galore have announced and previewed all manner of iPad cases, and we've rounded them up for you.
  • The case for the 3G-capable iPad The 3G-enabled version of the iPad costs only $130 more than the Wi-Fi-only version. Jason Snell thinks the upgrade is worth serious consideration.
  • iPad ad debuts during Oscar broadcast Apple unveiled its first television commercial for the forthcoming iPad during the Academy Awards.
  • Survey: iPad may take bite out of e-book rivals A new consumer survey from ChangeWave shows that four in ten people who are thinking about buying an e-book reader are planning to get Apple’s iPad.
  • iPad developers struggle with hands-off approach The iPad arrives in less than a month, but most developers have still not so much as touched one. Which makes programming for a brand new device challenging, to say the least.
  • Wi-Fi iPad goes on sale April 3 in U.S. The Wi-Fi only iPad models go on sale on April 3 in the U.S., with 3G models coming in late April, and both models shipping internationally in late April. Pre-orders begin March 12.
  • AT&T CEO: iPad will be 'Wi-Fi driven' device Speaking at an investor conference on Tuesday, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said the iPad will be a 'Wi-Fi driven' device.
  • Publishers make way for the iPad A leaked memo from Condé Nast reveals general release dates for iPad ports of some of its popular magazines, while the AP announces a new division for the marketing and creation of its digital products.
  • Macworld 2010: iPad roundtable We present the audio from an hour-long session at this month's Macworld Expo focusing on what we know and think about Apple's forthcoming iPad.
  • Tim Cook talks iPad, Apple Apple's chief operating officer spoke at an investors conference where he praised the forthcoming iPad, outlined the company's plans for retail expansion, and gave an overview of the company's other products during a wide-ranging talk.
  • How the iPad fits into IT Worried about having to support the iPad in your organization? IT director John C. Welch contends that if you already support iPhones and iPod touches, then you're ahead of the game.
  • iPad SDK's surprise: There are no surprises Developers say that beyond support of UI elements for the iPad's larger screen, there's nothing too surprising in the version of the iPhone SDK that lets them build apps for the forthcoming tablet.
  • The iPad and digital comics Jason Snell talks with four panelists at Macworld Expo about the iPad's potential as a digital comics platform.
  • Gates: iPad nice, netbooks better Speaking to BNET, the Microsoft chairman, who had admitted to being in awe of the iPhone on first release, saw nothing in the iPad to really excite him.
  • iPad needs to focus on multitasking, multiple users Kirk McElhearn thinks two features containing the word "multi-" -- multitasking and multiple users -- may not be essential to the iPad's success. But they're certainly critical to what Apple's forthcoming tablet has the potential to become.
  • iPad interest waning? So says one survey According to a survey from shopping comparison website Retrevo, potential buyers have lost interest in the iPad after Apple's announcement.
  • Researcher: iPad-style tablets will take over where MIDs failed Analysis firm ABI thinks that the iPad will help legitimize and drive a new, fast-growing niche of media tablets, succeeding where mobile Internet devices failed.
  • Report: Interactive textbooks headed to iPad Software developer ScrollMotion has been tapped to develop iPad-friendly versions of textbooks for education publishers like McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin, and Kaplan, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  • Want an iPad now? Build your own with Lego Lego enthusiast Joe Meno was so impressed by the iPad that he built his own life-size version out of Legos.
  • Skype sheds light on 3G calling, iPad A post on the company's blog provides some details on why we still don't have a 3G-capable Skype client -- and hints at iPad developments to come.
  • A business case for the Apple iPad PCWorld's Michael Scalisi contends that the iPad is the most promising tablet of 2010. And in the hands of the right user, it's also a respectable business machine.
  • How does the iPad compare to netbooks? Apple has revolutionized product categories otherwise filled with mundane devices. The iPod bought excitement to media players, and the iPhone redefined smartphones. Now Apple is trying to convince users to drop netbooks, and go for the iPad. But do the two devices really compare?
  • Be grateful for what's not on the iPad Everyone, it seems, has a reason to be disappointed by the iPad's lack of some functionality or other -- but that's exactly what we should be most happy about.
  • The iPad is ready for prime time... on TV, at least Stephen Colbert used one of Apple's new devices at Sunday's Grammy awards ceremony.
  • The iPad isn't a third device, but a third revolution The iPad is unquestionably a bold, ambitious product. Dan Moren thinks that it's perhaps Apple's most ambitious idea ever: remaking personal computing. Again.
  • Imagining the iPad: it’s easy if you try Wondering what it will be like to use the iPad? If you've used an iPhone or iPod touch, you've got a pretty good idea, and that's one of the iPad's major appeals. Dan Frakes takes a look at the advantage of familiarity, as well as the appeal of a bigger screen, and imagines some of the ways in which the iPad will affect his tech activities.
  • Why Apple chose the iPad's screen format Some people are scratching their heads at the 4:3 screen format for the new iPad. Kirk McElhearn isn’t one of them. That size fits in best with what Apple designed the tablet to do.
  • The iPad's future shock Fraser Speirs says that the iPad is an attempt to address the tech industry's greatest failure: the inability to make technology easy for regular people to use, so they can get on with their real jobs and lives.
  • The Macalope Weekly: Welcome, all-knowing iPad! Apple has finally let the iPad out of the bag, but if you thought that would put an end to the speculation, the yelling, and the tears, then you must be new here.
  • The iPad: What you need to know The Macworld staff tackles the good, bad, and ugly questions about Apple's latest device, the iPad.
  • Can the iPad compete as an e-book reader? The iPad looks like a fun device for e-mail, Web surfing, and video. But Lex Friedman wonders if it's really got the chops to replace his current e-book reader: an Amazon Kindle.
  • The iPad: great for designers and illustrators So the long-anticipated Apple iPad is finally here. It's a device that's supposed to take on netbooks at their own game and win. What are the benefits for artists and designers?
  • What does the iPad mean for gamers? Apple's big announcement Wednesday was certainly significant in terms of asserting the company's dominance in the mobile space, but what does the iPad really mean for gamers?
  • Hands on with the iPad Following Apple's iPad event, a trio of Macworld editors get their hands on the new tablet and share their impressions.
  • New iPad means iPhone developers need to think different Developers are gearing up for the new possibilities in the iPad, but they may have to move beyond their iPhone roots
  • Apple details first iPad accessories Here's an early look at the accessories that Apple plans to make available for its iPad tablet.
  • Why Apple stuck with AT&T for iPad Apple's decision to use AT&T as the iPad's 3G network provider is likely to raise tough questions from users who've criticized the carrier's iPhone service.
  • iPad: Perfect for digital comics? Jason Snell is excited about the iPad being a platform for digital comics.
  • The iPad, unveiled Apple's new tablet was the talk of the tech world Wednesday, so naturally it's the focus of our podcast, featuring three editors who saw it up close.
  • Watch the iPad event in its entirety Apple has posted the iPad event in its entirety. It's available as a video stream in three resolutions.
  • The iPad's five worst surprises We've told you about pleasant surprise from Wednesday's iPad announcement. Now Rob Griffiths shares his thoughts on the less-pleasant discoveries from the iPad's unveiling.
  • Macworld goes hands on with the iPad After today's big iPad event, Macworld editors had some hands-on time with the new product. Find out what they learned.
  • OpenFeint: iPad is a transformative gaming platform Apple’s new iPad will usher in a new era for mobile devices-and quite possibly, mobile gaming. OpenFeint, one of the major developers in the iPhone gaming industry, is looking forward to the iPad.
  • The iPad's five best surprises With so many rumors flying around for so long about the iPad (as it's now known), few aspects of Wednesday's announcement were real shockers. But there were a few. Dan Frakes takes a look at the five best iPad surprises.
  • Photos from Apple's iPad event Apple announced its latest product, the iPad, in San Francisco this morning. This is a collection of photographs Macworld took at the much anticipated event.
  • Summary: Apple puts an end to tablet rumors with iPad Many people were expecting Apple to unveil an tablet on Wednesday. But the details of the new iPad probably took many observers by surprise.
  • Apple introduces iWork for iPad Apple today at its iPad introduction announced a new version of iWork designed specifically for the iPad. The iWork for iPad application suite broadens the potential target audience for the iPad.
  • iPad to feature Apple's iBooks e-reader app The iPad tablet unveiled Wednesday will include an e-book reading app called iBooks that will also let users buy and download e-books directly from the device.
  • Apple enhances iPhone app SDK for iPad Apple today announced that it has updated its iPhone software development kit with support for its new iPad, which was announced today.
  • Apple announces iPad New tablet splits difference between smartphones, laptops.
  • Apple requests iPad trademark from Fujitsu Apple has filed three petitions to extend the deadline to February 28 to take the iPad trademark name away from Fujitsu.
  • 2010 Macworld Editors' Choice Awards: Hardware Our favorite gizmos, gadgets, peripherals, and accessories of the past year
  • Dorm room entertainment system: The campus library is named after you In our final installment, here are some dorm room entertainment essentials you might want when money isn't much of a concern.
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