Apple has confirmed that the launch of the iPad touch screen tablet has been set to late May. The disappointing news will certainly upset plenty of folks across the world as the launch of the device in the US has shown how useful a gadget the tablet can truly be. With its many features and impressive hardware, it comes as to no surprise that the iPad is one of the most sought after devices of this year.
What is surprising however, is Apple’s lack of foresight in terms of keeping up with public demand. Despite the many rumors before that Apple will be manufacturing these devices in the millions before the April launch; it seems that they did not expect the iPad to be this big of a hit.
Many Apple fans are disappointed as this is the first time that the Cupertino based company has delayed the launch of a major device. Considering Apple’s great track record with the iPhone and the iPod series, this 1 month delay comes as a big letdown.
In any case, the launch delay has not bogged down talks for the distribution of the Tablet in the UK as Vodafone and couple of other mobile network operators has announced that they will have the device on stock and ready soon enough.
While waiting for late May might not sound like it is much fun, the iPad is well worth the trouble. The slim ten inch device comes with a very glossy touch screen display (which sadly ends up with a very bad glare in daylight) and a high speed processor. Thanks to the accelerometer, users can choose between portrait and landscape orientation in real time.
Read the rest of the article and more about the delay in the launch of the iPad at the Wall Street Journal.
