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24 hours with the new noPad from Apple

It's the latest technological wonder that literally no-one has been talking about, it's the new noPad from Apple. Don't confuse this with the somewhat inferior iPad, though they do share many similarities. Like the iPad, the noPad is simply gorgeous to look at. Its crystal clear display which has a 360˚ viewing angle, is jaw-droppingly stunning in it's clarity. Picking up the noPad is also a delight. What really impressed me was just how light it felt in the hands, almost weightless in fact.

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You can orient the noPad in any way that you want, and it doesn't share the iPad's limitation where you have to have the screen actually pointing at you in order to be able to use it. As demonstrated below, it is easy to hold with just one hand, freeing your other hand to interact with the extensively complex, yet innocently simplistic, user interface. 

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Another advantage of the noPad over the iPad lies with the fact that the noPad is locked in an 'always on' mode which incredibly draws very little power, actually none at all. Unlike many new pieces of technology, there is absolutely no learning curve associated with the noPad. Just pick it up and... BOOM, you're ready to go. Everything works so well and so intuitively that after just a few seconds of use, it feels almost as if it wasn't there at all.

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Unlike the iPad, this is a device that is very pocketable which makes it a must have accessory for taking with you everywhere you go. I was impressed with just how quiet it was, even when I was multitasking to the max (yes, it does feature unlimited multitasking). Equally impressive was how I was able to take it outside and use it even whilst it was raining. No expensive waterproof cases are needed for this baby. The iPad (like the iPhone before it) may have made waves with its innovative 'pinch to zoom' gestures. But when you get to play with the noPad's 'pinch to do anything you can think of' gesture, you will be blown away.

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In my extensive testing, the only gripe I had with the noPad is that it can be very easy to misplace. However, given the low, low price of this device, I'm fully prepared to buy a new one any time I lose it.  In summary I would say that the noPad is the perfect device for everybody as its uses are limited only by your imagination. In a word, it's magical