iPad Air Love

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Reviewers are loving the new Apple tablet. First Walt Mossberg said the iPad Air was the best tablet ever, and now Anandtech says the device can last for 24 hours as a WiFi hotspot: "...you'll likely burn through your monthly data allotment before you run out of power." It sure is tempting to drop $499 on this gadget—though the new iPad Mini is due out later this month. [Anand Tech]