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So it has been a couple of days since I picked up my new iPad and I wanted to give you some initial thoughts and impressions. This may not be comprehensive review, but I can tell you what I think so far.

Out of the Box:

When I pulled my shinny new iPad out of the box my first thought was that it felt like one giant piece of glass. The iPad was heavier than expected, which I know makes me sound like a weakling considering it’s only 1.5 pounds.

The iPad felt very solid and a sturdy build quality. The giant glass screen worries me in the event of a drop, although the iPhone has taken a fair share of drops and survived. The back plate of the iPad is beautiful, like the top of my MacBook Pro lid, but I worry that it could be prone to scratches when you set it on a surface, especially considering the curved back. But the iPad was very comfortable to hold with two hands.

The packaging is well done in typical Apple fashion and includes the obligatory Apple stickers, USB cable AC adapter. It’s important to know the iPad has higher than usual charging needs so you’ll need to use the included adapter, or expect the iPad to charge slowly, or only when asleep when plugged into lower powered adapters or USB hubs. Apple says the fastest and best way to charge the iPad is with the included adapter.

The iPad comes out of the box setup for only about 1/2 brightness and I’ve never found the need to turn it up any brighter. The screen is absolutely gorgeous although it is very pone to fingerprints and smudges. It’s easy to wipe off with a cloth and not noticeable while the device is in use, but turn the iPad off and you’ll be shocked at the number of smudges.

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