Review of the iPad

In 2010, PCMag reviewed Apple's new iPad, praising its simple design and touch screen.

Apple Unveils iPad

On January 27, 2010, Steve Jobs introduced the iPad in San Francisco, sparking excitement.

Tim Gideon's Review

Tim Gideon wrote that the iPad 'will undoubtedly be a driving force in shaping the emerging tablet landscape.'

“The iPad will undoubtedly be a driving force in shaping the emerging tablet landscape.”

iPad's Design

The iPad weighed 1.5 pounds with a 9.7-inch capacitive touch screen and 16GB base storage.

Typing on iPad

Gideon found typing on the iPad's larger keyboard easier than expected, writing he'd 'written this review on the iPad's horizontal keyboard.'

“I'm writing this review on the iPad's horizontal keyboard, in which the keys are large and nicely spaced... If it weren't comfortable, I would have abandoned the iPad for my laptop 1,000 words ago.”

Why Apple Succeeded

Apple succeeded where others failed with its software and developer guidelines for iPad apps.

Steve Jobs' Vision

Steve Jobs envisioned an Apple tablet as early as 1983, a year before the Macintosh debuted.

Early Tablet Attempts

Companies like Grid Systems and Go Corporation tried creating tablets but failed, as did Apple's Newton MessagePad.

iPad's Impact

The iPad sold 3 million units in its first three months, becoming a key device for web browsing and entertainment.

Flash Support Issue

Adobe criticized Apple for excluding Flash support, leading to a letter from Steve Jobs about Flash's security and performance.

HTML5 Takes Over

HTML5 replaced Flash as the dominant web technology, supporting responsive designs across devices.

iPad Evolution

The iPad has evolved with Retina displays, Pro models, and ultralight Air models while maintaining its core concept.

Sales Figures

By 2022, 677 million iPads had been sold, with 60 million sold last year alone.

Lasting Impact

The iPad's 2010 launch became a dominant device, selling 677 million units by 2022.