Apple iPad to be Launched in May

The launch of the Apple iPad will be happening in the last week of May with pre-orders for the touch screen tablet being made available as early as May 10. Aside from Vodafone UK, mobile operators Orange Mobile and O2 UK have confirmed that they too will be having the device offered to clients.

Apple had originally planned the iPad to be launched late this April (the device has been released successfully in the US last April 3). However, international release has been delayed due to product availability. According to Apple, they are still trying to keep up with the US demand for the product and as such, would not be able to do a proper launch of the touch screen tablet this month.

Despite the disappointing news, many Apple fans all over the world are still awaiting the launch of the tablet. Those who are in a rush have already ordered and shipped iPads from the US. However, the Apple app store will only allow users with accounts linked to US addresses and purchases can only be done with US credit cards.

The Apple iPad is a touch screen tablet with a 9.7 inch display screen. The resolution is 1024 x 768 in landscape view. The device also comes with an accelerometer which allows the device to be titled to portrait mode as well. Many early buyers of the device have encountered various problems regarding USB charging, app compatibility and connecting to WiFi routers that use dual band technology.

Despite the initial setbacks, many believe that the tablet is an effective device for web browsing and reading eBooks. Many praise Apple’s design aesthetic with the user interface and overall appeal of the gadget.

Read more about the Apple iPad’s delayed launch and how many fans are reacting to the news at the Times Online UK.