Correct, i pad / kindle were not allowed as hand luggage and we put them through in case we had as hold luggage booked.
Not sure how they can control this as when you pass through security they do not know where you are going. Unless they start asking where you are travelling too.
The flight was full going out and no one on the plane was using one, so it seems they all heeded the warning. Even the stewardess corrected herself during an announcement regarding electronic devices "Sorry, you are not allowed them on the plane now". It is not the best idea if you are only travelling with hand luggage. There was no mention in the warning what happens if you turn up with a i pad etc at check in.