The iPad 1 and My iPad 1 (Nov 2010 - April??? 2011)
The final two pictures aboe are of my iPad 1. It is a fantastic device. Some of the highlights include the instant on-ness of the thing, the ease of use, the speed, and the amazing battery life. It is basically a device that is always with me, and is always useful. It has replaced a lot of things I used my iPhone and Macbook Pro for, and makes a lot of things simply easier and more fun to do.
Above are my 3 homescreens for the iPad. Highlight apps are Note Taker HD, Evernote, and my music apps (iPod, Spotify Premium and Radiobox). It is both awesome as a device at home, and at work.
The iPad 2
I'm trying to get a iPad 2, I couldn't get it on the release date or release weekend sadly, and I put my order in on the 26th March and I'm still waiting its delivery, they say the 4th May, but I am hoping I can get it earlier than that. Here are selection of pictures of the amazing device:
The iPad 2 videos
iPad 2 TV Ad:
iPad 2 introduction video:
The iPad 2 Gelaskins covers
By far the best covers you can get for the iPad are the Gelaskins covers (www.gelaskins.com). They are a thin sticker which is easily stuck to the device, and can be easily removed without leaving a residual. I recommend decorating the back (and protecting the metal) with a gelaksins cover, and protecting the front with ta smart cover.
I've already got my cover for my iPad 2 (its already been sent), and I've gone for the Boombox, seen below
The iPad 2 infographics
Relative performance of the iPad 2 and other devices:
Key features of the iPad 2 compared to the iPad 1 and iPhone 4:
The iPad 2 compared to the competition (Motorola Xoom, Samsung 7 Series and Notion Ink Adam):
iPad 3 rumours
There are many rumours of the iPad 3, the biggest one being the Autumn release date, but basically I can't wait for that. My desire to have the cameras in the device, faster speed, lighter & thinner hardware all mean I'm getting one now. I am hopeful that the iPad 3 will have an even longer battery life, a higher resolution display, and anti glare so it can be viewed in direct sunlight (e.g. when reading on holiday).
3D iPad 3?
Smart bezel - ipad 3?
http://www.gadgetsandgizmos.org/apple-iphone-5-could-support-smart-bezel-patent/
Spaces for tablet?
http://www.thumbthug.com/2011/04/02/ipad-3-will-get-spaces-for-ipad-maybe-iphone-5-too/
ipad 3 rumours at crave.cnet.co.uk - higher resolution and Autumn release?; http://crave.cnet.co.uk/laptops/ipad-3-rumours-already-hotting-up-even-before-ipad-2-is-a-real-thing-50002605/
ipad 3 for Autumn rumours killed?
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/02/apple_kills_fall_ipad_3_rumors_by_calling_2011_year_of_ipad_2.html
Rumour Mill – Apple iPad 3 to get USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt?
http://www.stuff.tv/news/computers-and-consoles/rumour-mill/rumour-mill-–-apple-ipad-3-to-get-usb-30-and-thunderbolt
