This blog post from and indian guy can really help you on deciding whether to buy or not an iPad.
Here are some list of things that are discussed on the blog:
1. Activation
2. Apple ID
3. App Store
4. Notifications
5. The Polished UI
6. Dealing with Files
7. Lack of Flash
8. Jailbreak
9. Which iPad to buy
10. But should you buy one at all
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I had used it in the past, a few days at a time but its only when you use it consistently that you truly appreciate the strengths and weaknesses.
Here are some list of things that are discussed on the blog:
1. Activation
2. Apple ID
3. App Store
4. Notifications
5. The Polished UI
6. Dealing with Files
7. Lack of Flash
8. Jailbreak
9. Which iPad to buy
10. But should you buy one at all
All in all, the iPad is a great web browsing tool that lasts for about 8-9 hours easily, can play video for a solid 7 hours and serves you well as a bedside, couch or travelling device. The email client is solid, the web browsing limitations can be overcome and the app ecosystem is as good as it gets. No other tablet, even the Android Honeycomb powered ones, will come close to the iPad in the next 3-4 months, the time it takes for the developers to catch up.
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