Apple’s latest electronic is making waves in the American market as it launch in the US last April 3. According to reports, about 300,000 units were sold on the first day alone. Current tallies as of the time of writing places the sales numbers now at 700,000; if this market trend keeps up, Apple may pretty much hit the 1 million mark by the end of the week.

It’s a pretty big feat considering that the Apple iPad tablet is a new device that is still trying to create its own niche market. Right now, the biggest sales demand for the device is from people who are just too curious about what a tablet is and those who simply need to have the latest device.

Most tech fans have based their decision to buy on the initial reactions of the day one buyers while the rest of the more prudent members of the tech community are slowly biding their time before jumping into the bandwagon.

Overall, it appears that despite having its share of problems and drawbacks, the Apple iPad is a pretty good choice for a wide variety of people. Non-tech folks would certainly enjoy the internet experience without the unfamiliar constructs of a mouse and a keyboard many claim that the touch screen user experience alone is well worth the purchase.

eBook readers on the other hand appreciate having a good multifunctional alternative to the Kindle or the Sony Reader. Though the iPad seems to rank lowest as a reader, the availability of extra features still makes it a better choice.

The UK release of the Apple iPad tablet is still not due until later this April, and by then, the device may have already surpasses all sales expectations in the US alone.

Find out more about the first day sales for the Apple iPad at the Telegraph UK.

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