Everyone should have heard about the Apple iPad by now. For individuals who haven't, the Apple iPad is a larger version of the iPhone with more capabilities. Really, its more like a laptop or notebook computer. It is very thin and comparable size as a notebook computer. The iPad has not been released to the public just yet and is still in the final testing phase. It is anticpated to be released in April, 2010.

The Apple iPad will be very expensive when released with the simplest versions charging ?499. Even if you could afford the iPad, it's going to be super hard to get hold of one when it's first released. Just like the iPod and iPhone, when the product is first released it will immediately be sold out due to pre-ordering. The cool thing is, because the iPad is still in testing, Apple wants testers to help finalize the service. And, the cool thing is that you get to keep the iPad they send you at no cost! Read on to discover how.

How Can Apple Afford To Give Away iPads?

Well, first of all, they may be Apple! Apple is a very large company and giving away several iPads for testing purposes will not really hurt their pockets. As a matter of fact, giving away free products for testing actually serves a few purposes. First, you are actually testing the device and they use your feedback for quality control purposes. This saves them money. Secondly, this is often a very good marketing tactic. Apple knows that when you'll get an iPad for free, you will be a customer for life. Not to mention the services they will now have the ability to give you since you are an iPad owner. Also, third party sponsors assistance pay for the iPads through advertising.

Please Use Caution

Promotions such as these usually on occur when something new is getting ready to hit the market or when companies decide they want to improve on current products. Because of the nature of these promotions, they don't last long. Right now, with iPad being released soon, Apple needs testers now before the service is released so they may make any last minute changes. So, with that in mind, if you want to test the iPad, now is the time to do it because you may not get another chance, a minimum of not until Apple decides to release a new version.

Also, make sure to stay away from offers stating that they are free but then go on to ask for your bank account info or credit rating card. These offers are scams and you will be charged if you complete these offers.

How to Become an Apple iPad Tester

1. Click Here to enter your zip code
2. Complete the info that is requested
3. Complete 2 offers