Friday was a big day for Apple fans in the UK. Almost 2 months after the iPad was launched in the USA it finally became available here too. Many people were so keen to get their hands on the latest device from Cupertino that they queued outside Apple Stores around the country from very early in the morning. I haven't got an iPad of my own yet, partly because my wife has yet to agree that I actually need one but also because I'm still not sure that the price is quite right. Having read what others have said about their experiences so far though, I'm sure that it's only a matter of time before I decide to shell out. In my opinion, the design and concept of the iPad will be game changing for technology. Sure it has its downsides and the first edition of any new device is never perfect but the way it allows the user to interact directly without needing a hardware mouse or keyboard is the kind of idea which made Star Trek: TNG seem so futuristic in the 90s.

Friday was a big day for Apple fans in the UK.

Almost 2 months after the iPad was launched in the USA it finally became available here too. 

Many people were so keen to get their hands on the latest device from Cupertino that they queued outside Apple Stores around the country from very early in the morning. 

I haven't got an iPad of my own yet, partly because my wife has yet to agree that I actually need one but also because I'm still not sure that the price is quite right. Having read what others have said about their experiences so far though, I'm sure that it's only a matter of time before I decide to shell out.

In my opinion, the design and concept of the iPad will be game changing for technology. Sure it has its downsides and the first edition of any new device is never perfect but the way it allows the user to interact directly without needing a hardware mouse or keyboard is the kind of idea which made Star Trek: TNG seem so futuristic in the 90s.