iPad Divides Twitter [STATS]

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Crimson Hexagon analyzed the content of more than half a million tweets following the iPad announcement. While the results aren't shocking, what it boils down to is that the Twittersphere is split straight down the middle. Forty-eight percent of tweeters reacted positively, while the remainder -- 52% -- had less than stellar things to say about the iPad. It's a virtual tug-of-war.

Of course, the results aren't as cut-and-dried as love it or leave it. Based on the breakdown below, the largest chunk of tweets were very enthusiastic about the iPad, with 29% of people firmly decided on buying it. You can chalk it up to Apple fanboy syndrome if you want, but even in light of all the negative counter tweets, it's hard to ignore that nearly one third of half a million tweets -- 145,000 to be exact -- indicate a decided intention to buy the iPad, with the $499 price point resonating with these future purchasers.

Of the 52% of tweets that lacked enthusiasm for the iPad, the majority -- 21% of all tweets -- had a bad reaction to the name itself. Nineteen percent just weren't impressed (they probably align with this way of thinking), and 11% were critical of all the build-up and/or just sick of hearing about it. Those that were disappointed, per the Twitter sentiment analysis, primarily took issue with the iPad not supporting Flash or multitasking.

Take a look at the sentiment analysis breakdown for yourself below.

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