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iPad Looks Like a Winner

It's a 'dream screen for reading and watching,' says David Pogue

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 27, 2010 4:47 PM CST

(Newser) – First things first: Apple hasn't given the iPad to any tech reviewers yet, so David Pogue warns against paying much attention to "hyperventilating" bloggers who love it or hate it. (Go here for an example.) Still, this thing shows definite promise, he writes.... Read full story »

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