There has been plenty of disappointment for folks who pre-ordered the Apple iPad. According to previous reports, the device might not be shipped until much later –as in later this coming June 7, which is a full 2 weeks later than the expected May 28 release date.
Well, as it turns out, Apple had only been ‘managing customer expectations’. According to several iPad pre-order customers, they have already received their touch screen tablet device –in fact, some of the very first announcements were made over twitter and using the iPad itself.
This little piece of news is a great sigh of relief for the hundreds of UK residents who have opted to shell out money early for the Apple iPad as opposed to having to joining up the long queues at the Apple stores. While the device will also be available from major retailer Curry’s and PC World, there is no assurance that actually lining up for the iPad would ensure a customer of a device.
As expected, many of the new iPad owners are already seeing the benefits of having a tablet around the house. No more need to stay in front of the computer just to check the internet for minor bits of information, the iPad is an instant access, pick up and go gadget.
Of course, many users are peeved at the fact that Flash content is not supported. While this little problem is not much of an issue with the iPhone which delivers mobile browsing, this is a big snag for the iPad which emulates browsing in a desktop environment. On the large 1024 x 768 screen, it is easy to feel that one is in front of a computer, and the fact that Flash websites and Flash content is not accessible can prove to be quite annoying.
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