iPad Global release

[Steve]

It will be on the 28th of May, details of 3g data tariffs not available yet. Those of you who wish to pre-order can do so on the 10th of May

16GB, wifi only - £429 inc vat
32GB, wifi only - £499 inc vat
64GB, wifi only - £599 inc vat
16GB, wifi/3G - £529 inc vat
32GB, wifi/3G - £599 inc vat
64GB, wifi/3G - £699 inc vat

[Rik]

I'll take two.

[Steve]

I think I'll have a look at version 2 next year.

[Rik]

Sue would kill me, but it might be worth the risk.

[Steve]

I think it's probably going to be very good it's sold extremely well in the US. It will be interesting to see the data tariffs when they are published.

[Rik]

That might be very much the sting in the tail in the UK.

[Steve]

It should cost no more than £40/month 

http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/37051/Orange-UK-reveals-iPad-3G-data-tariffs

[Rik]

I'd find it hard to justify given I rarely go out and, when I do, you can't use mobiles.

[Steve]

Shame it doesn't have an ordinary SIM slot.

[lozcart]

I think I will order a 16GB Wifi only, then again I would like the wifi/3G but can't really see when I would use it outside of the house.

[Steve]

My big worry is Xmas time

[Rik]

I can hear the cash tills ringing from here as Netters go in hunt.

[pctech]

Just looks like an overweight iPhone to me

[Rik]

It's a bugger to hold up to your ear too.

[Adam]

Shame it doesn't have an ordinary SIM slot.

You can trim an existing mini-SIM down to size if needed. The iPad is factory unlocked you so can use it on any network if you're willing to cut down a mini-SIM from a provider who doesn't provide micro-SIMs.

[Gary]

You can trim an existing mini-SIM down to size if needed. The iPad is factory unlocked you so can use it on any network if you're willing to cut down a mini-SIM from a provider who doesn't provide micro-SIMs.

Still think it makes a great tray

[lozcart]

Still think it makes a great tray

Mine has shipped, I will let you know on Friday. 

[Gary]

Mine has shipped, I will let you know on Friday. 

Which one did you go for, id be interested to see what you think, I like my iPhone and iMac and something that is light weight but easy to transport would be handy for me when I'm in the wheelchair. Did here of wifi issues, so full rundown please and I may get one, but don't tell the wife

[Steve]

I see delivery slipped again for those not pre-ordered yet from the 7th of June to sometime in June.

[lozcart]

I've gone with the 16gb Wifi only model, Apple Case and camera connection kit.

I will let you know my thoughts when it arrives.

[Rik]

We'll be waiting.

[Gary]

We'll be waiting.

Indeed and how many cool drinks glasses can you fit on it, with clear bases you could have an app with peoples names where the glasses sit so you can see which drink to take 

[Rik]

Practical if messy.

[Gary]

Practical if messy.

Like Steve Jobs really 

[Rik]