Comments on: Apple launches the iPad

By: Adam Maguire

Adam Maguire — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:17:08 +0000

Very true, Niall – it would make more sense for the iPhone to use micro-sim than the iPad (though even then I don’t see there being that big a benefit of micro-sim just yet).

It will be interesting to see how the networks here handle it when it eventually hits Irish shores, though.

Some will have official deals but as it’s unlocked any network will be able to offer a package – will we see 3G sim deals being sold specifically as ‘iPad’ packages?

By: Niall Murphy

Niall Murphy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:11:47 +0000

That Micro SIM is going to be a right pain. Not every phone company is going to issue themt. Considering that it is designed for use with small form factor devices it appears to be an odd choice for the iPad. But then I suppose it’s a way to tie the device in to certain “preferred” networks.

By: Gerard O'Neill

Gerard O'Neill — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:01:34 +0000

It looks great but there’s no built in camera – a major oversight if it’s really going to take on the netbook segment (even my dirt cheap Acer has one).

But the pricing is clever and almost irresistible … but I think might wait until version 2, which no doubt will have a camera …