iPad Price Drop

The iPad is quickly approaching it's anticipated 1st birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by an iPad price drop to the already stellar value that Apple has provided technology consumers.

The phenomenon caused by the iPad's release last year has shocked the computer buying market because people are starting to desire the slim and portable nature of the device, along with the 'cool' factor that you just cannot get from your standard laptop, not even the Macbook. The apps make it a breeze to do things like reading news articles, playing video games, checking updated sports scores or even transferring money from your bank account to your credit card bill. People love the ease of use and since most computer users don't need excessive processing power, they are not limited without a keyboard or enterprise level software such as Adobe Photoshop.

The iPad is rapidly becoming a worthy competitor to other computers, dramatically cutting into their sales figures. And even with more tablets entering the market in the coming months, it looks like the landscape is still going to be dominated by Apple for some time to come.

On March 2nd, 2011 Apple announced that it was going to be releasing a newer sibling to the original iPad - the iPad 2. This is great news for consumers for a variety of reasons. Firstly the iPad has been without a doubt the hottest selling item on the technology market in the past year. The base price was initially set to $499, but now with the coming of the next tablet, they have authorized a price cut of $100, bringing the new starting price to a very reasonable $399. If you are the type of person who enjoys having the newest gadget and aren't concerned with the money you should go for the iPad 2. However if you want to save some cash and still get your hands on a fabulous piece of technology, this new iPad deal is perfect for you.

Now is your best opportunity to take advantage of the iPad price cut - with Christmas over and the summer approaching, there is no better time to grab this wonderful gadget at a reduced rate. While the new iPad 2 has various features that you might be interested in, I tend to believe that most users don't utilize the power enough to pay the difference in price for the newer version. The first version of the iPad is more than capable enough for the average buyer in terms of extensibility and diversity on the app market. If you own a Macbook, I recommend it even more because syncing your iTunes and media library will be a snap and the iPad makes a wonderful entertainment device when you are on the road.

All in all, I think every consumer should look into the 2011 iPad price drop. I'm sure there are several buyers who are on the fence but if you use the machine on a daily basis you will undoubtedly get your money's worth and be pleased with your purchase. Go ahead, you will be glad you did.