Your New iPad: What You Need to Know

When talk turns toward tablets, it's extremely difficult to overlook the Apple iPad ($499, 4.5 stars), which single-handedly created the new take on slates and inspired several clones. Here's what you need to get started with your brand new iPad.

Get an iPad Case. The iPad is a marvel of sleek modern gadget design, so why risk scratching the beautiful aluminum? Or worse, enduring the pain that comes when the large, 9.7-inch glass display suffers a crack? Your first order of business is to protect the slate from damage by purchasing an iPad case. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of iPad cases available, ranging from lightweight sleeves to advanced cases that can be folded into a stand that props your iPad in prime position for typing, gaming, video viewing, or ebook reading. Regardless of your choice, make sure you get an iPad case. You'll be glad you did.

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