Blackberry Playbook vs iPad

Blackberry maker Research in Motion's Playbook tablet appears to load pages much faster than the iPad. The new tablet, scheduled to be released next year, also does a better job of displaying web pages with graphics because of its use of Adobe Flash.

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iPad apps for the kitchen

The Wall Street Journal's Courtney Banks reviews the Paprika Recipe Manager iPad app.

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iPad opens world to disabled boy

President Obama signs iPad

Sylvester Cann had President Obama sign his iPad at a recent rally in Seattle.

"Secret Service was leery about the idea, but they warmed up to the idea and the President thought it was cool," Cann said. "He looked slightly surprised, but proceeded to use his finger to scribble on the iPad."

A video from the signing is posted on a webpage Cann set up to showcase signature.

Crowds cheer iPad launch in China

Undeterred by pouring rain, hundreds of Chinese lined up outside Beijing's Apple store to buy the first iPads officially sold in China.

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• Video: China Gets the iPad (blogs.wsj.com)
• Cheers in China at iPad's Launch (blogs.abcnews.com)