Coming this April: iPad
After a few days of wondering when the much coveted Apple tablet will actually in the UK, it has finally been announced that the iPad 3G will be arriving the UK in April.
Of course, this means that the non-3G version will be made available at a slightly earlier time than that (estimates place a launch at late March). Right now, the big question is whether a mobile network operator has managed to snag an exclusivity deal for the device. With 3G network connectivity being a major issue; it would certainly help to have choices to choose from.
In the US, it has been reported that AT&T’s 3G network is far from capable of handling the needs of the iPad. This comes as a major blow to the network provider who has already been the target of criticisms from iPhone users regarding slow, congested and unstable 3G connections.
In the UK however, things are a little different. While O2 has had its share of complaints from iPhone users, the general consensus is that local 3G networks are far more capable and prepared for the heavy bandwidth users. At the very least, Vodafone’s efforts in strengthening their network for their iPhone launch this January has enabled the network operator to keep up with 3G demands. Just a week back, they re-released the Femtocell Sure Signal 3G booster that uses broadband connections to provide 3G in homes where 3G signals are weak.
The Apple iPad comes with a 9.7 inch touch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and is capable of handling games, EBooks, browsing and other functions. It is powered by a 1GHz A4 processor though it does not have multi tasking capabilities.
For more details on the scheduled launch of the iPad in the UK, go to Tech Radar.
