I personally think that Apple is one of the most successful brands on the market and their marketing and design are near perfection. Their manufacturing could stand to be adjusted based on the bad reputation of their main manufacturer. I understand that it would be nearly impossible to manufacture the iPad in the U.S. due to the cost, but heightening their working environment standards would do them some good. I was happy I chose this product because reading about the success of the iPad really opened my eyes to how many people use it now and how many schools and people the iPad has affected.