iPad

[Kitten]

Originally Posted by Burble

Nonsense. I've seen several 3G and 3GS screens that are scratched by people having coins in their pocket. No way would the screen not be scratched if you attacked it with a razor blade.

That's what's happened to mine. First 9 months or so, bombproof. Now, like Divine said, started seeing little cracks and chips on the casing and screen appearing. Always keep it in it's little sock too so it's not like I throw it about.

[Kreeeee]

Originally Posted by Kitten

That's what's happened to mine. First 9 months or so, bombproof. Now, like Divine said, started seeing little cracks and chips on the casing and screen appearing. Always keep it in it's little sock too so it's not like I throw it about.

The socks are pretty bad for causing scratches, any grit, dust or sand is rubbed against the screen.

[Kitten]

Originally Posted by Kreeeee

The socks are pretty bad for causing scratches, any grit, dust or sand is rubbed against the screen.

I started using the sock after the scratches/chips started to appear. It's been fine since then so it's not that in this case.

[divine]

And then if it's anything like the first gen iPhone and iPod touch, that magic coating vanishes and it gets covered in dozens of little hairline scratches like mine has in the last 3-6 months.

[Flibster]

Anyone planning to buy one may want to consider getting the KY out. If this is true - OUCH!

[divine]

New York Times has done 2 reviews:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/01/te...ref=technology

[Del Lardo]

Originally Posted by divine

New York Times has done 2 reviews:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/01/te...ref=technology

Good find! Looks like it's a no go on the 1st gen for me.

[Feek]

Originally Posted by Del Lardo

Good find! Looks like it's a no go on the 1st gen for me.

Christ, those two reviews are crap awful, they really concentrate on the negatives and don't mention any positives at all. The one aimed at 'techies' reads as though it was written for those with a intelligence of a mushroom and neither of those reviews makes me want one at all.

This review though has me wanting one: http://vimeo.com/10595371?hd=1

[divine]

Originally Posted by Feek

Christ, those two reviews are crap awful, they really concentrate on the negatives and don't mention any positives at all. The one aimed at 'techies' reads as though it was written for those with a intelligence of a mushroom and neither of those reviews makes me want one at all.

Perhaps a reflection that the reviewer was not all that impressed with the device?

Reviews are meant to give an honest appraisal of a product, not serve as a marketing extension.

[petemc]

I just wish they would announce the UK launch date or something. I'm off to London in May on a photo trip, and down south mid April. It would be nice to have it for those trips. I'll still be taking my laptop on both trips but still, nice to put it to a real test.

I'm definitely getting one as I plan to write an ebook or even be adventurous and look into an app.