There is little doubt that the iPad is the future when it comes to technology. It has so much to offer people of all ages and offers an abundance of features from web-surfing to gaming.

The iPad is the top selling hand-hold tablet computer and the number one choice for people who want cutting edge technology in the palm of their hand. Smaller and sleeker than a lap-top, with a much bigger screen than a mobile phone, the iPad looks set to become the most popular electronic device of our time.

Whether your need is business, education or entertainment, the iPad platform will prove irresistible to everyone. Children in particular will enjoy exploring an online world that is home to their favourite cartoon characters such as Ben 10, Scooby Doo and Lazy Town games.

If you are looking to get rid of your bulky games console or lap-top in favour of something a bit more streamlined, then an iPad with its instant access to entertainment such as Lazy Town games could be a better option.

The iPad also offers a wealth of other functions from movie streaming, web-surfing and sending and receiving email to listening to music viewing photographs and reading e-books.

The iPad really comes into its own when it comes to gaming. Its cutting-edge graphics will help to instantly bring cartoon characters to life, while its Retina display offers the greatest crystal clarity with vibrant colours and razor sharpness.

Older children can battle aliens or rid the world of zombies, while under-fives will be magically transported to places such as Lazy Town where they can play simple puzzles and complete virtual colouring-in games.

Great for under-fives

With their eye-catching screens and easy to handle icons, iPads are great for very young children. Even the smallest of hands will soon learn to master the controls and in no time will be handling the device much faster than their parents.

iPads look set to become more and more appealing to younger children and could well become the number one requested Christmas or birthday present. Not only will pre-schoolers be able to play simple games, but they can also utilise the iPad as a device from which to watch their favourite TV cartoons.

Parents will also be pleased to know that the iPad looks set to become the number one learning tool for small children and could even help them with reading, writing and counting.

Already a hit with older children

IPads are already number one on the wish list for older children. With easy access to social networking sites, games, movies and music there is something to keep teenagers everywhere entertained.

The iPad is also an indispensible tool for students. It can be used to store multiple text books and documents while providing them with easy access to email and the internet.

The iPad’s biggest advantage is its size and the fact that it can be carried around just about anywhere. Entertaining the whole family has never been simpler and it could help to see an end to the stress of long car or plane journeys and family meals out to restaurants.