Apple’s latest product represents the future of computing, according to one industry expert.
Jeremy Horwitz, editor-in-chief of iLounge, said that although certain improvements are needed, the iPad will be able to do big things in the future.
"There are two camps of people right now. Half see the iPad as possessing tremendous potential and a nice feature set, and others compare it in price and features to PC netbooks," he said.
The expert added that the iPad’s strengths are as a media player, book reader and creative tool for design and production work.
He advised Apple that these strengths need demonstrating to the public, while software should also be designed which better exploits them.
Mr Horwitz said that in the future, he would like to see a fold-out rear stand, video camera for chat and more capacity included in the device.
The iPad is set to release in the UK next month, with the Wi-Fi-only version becoming available. A 3G-capable product will then be released later in the year, with April being touted by some websites.