This TV clip investigates the sale of a new product called the iPed, or the aPad, that looks exactly like the iPad. It's under $100 and made in China.
The Apple iPad goes on sale in Japan tomorrow.
via News on Japan
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May 28, 2010
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Posted by: Vcinemashow | May 28, 2010 at 08:15 AM
I'm actually lusting after this because it runs Android. I'd be scared of the hardware, because who knows how well built it is... but the OS, in my opinion, is the best portable OS around.
Posted by: Blaine | June 01, 2010 at 07:33 PM
I just order my iPed on www.iped-tablet.com for $199 including shipping worldwide by UPS (Direct from China). This iPed is a good option for android developer who want to try their app on larger screen. I think it's a smart choice... Can't wait to receive mine !
Posted by: John Milton | June 06, 2010 at 12:09 AM
You can get these at http://www.dreeusa.com/ for $159 with free shipping! Don't spend any more on this tablet, this the best place to get it and they're in the us.
Posted by: Johnny Lordon | August 29, 2010 at 03:30 PM