The iPad from Apple Inc. (AAPL-Q235.970.970.41%) scored very well in terms of ease of use and battery life in its first reviews, but it won't obliterate the laptop computer market just yet, according to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
Reviewers at both papers said that while the tablet computer, which goes on sale on Saturday, works nicely for Web surfing or consuming media like video and books, it may appeal less to people who need laptops for more heavy duty chores.
The Journal's Walt Mossberg said he prefers the iPad as an e-reader to the popular Kindle e-reader from Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN-Q131.81-3.96-2.92%)
But David Pogue from the New York Times said the device's 1.5 pound weight is too heavy for reading compared to Kindle's 10 ounces. He also griped that “You can't read well in direct sunlight” and “You can't read books from the Apple bookstore on any other machine, not even a Mac or iPhone.”
Both reviewers said they were very impressed with the gadget's battery life as it lasted longer than Apple's impressive claim of 10 hours battery life.
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