Launched in April 2010, the Apple iPad is a tablet computer which was positioned as a platform for audio and visual media such as books, periodicals, movies, music, and games, as well as web content. Its most distinctive features include:
- Safari Web Browser: Whole web pages can be viewed in either portrait or landscape mode on the large touch-screen and surfing can be done by just a touch of your fingers. Rotating the iPad from portrait to landscape and vice versa, automatically rotates the page to fit the viewing mode.
- Mail Application: Split screen and preview options are featured for checking mails.
- Built-in Photos Application: Multiple albums are sorted and stored as tidy stacks and photo viewing is revolutionized by LED-backlit IPS display.
- High Resolution Video Display: A 9.7-inch high-resolution display makes viewing HD movies, TV shows, podcasts and music videos a pleasurable experience. The Apple iTunes icon facilitates browsing, previewing, renting or buying any movie or video on the go.
Besides the above, the regular Macbook features like the iWork productivity applications (Keynote, Pages and Numbers), are also present along with iTunes facility. However, there are various problems with iPad, especially relating to internet connectivity and overheating, apart from the staple APPLE product issues of lacking flexibility of accepting various hardware.
Most Striking iPad Problems
Multitasking Inability
One of the biggest problems with iPad is that you cannot multitask on it! You cannot prepare a presentation and listen to your favourite Linkin' Park song on the iPad at the same time. This is one of the biggest iPad problems, as despite positioned as a replacement for netbooks, it stymies multitasking! However, the upcoming iOS4 update in September may solve some of it. Another way to cross this hurdle is to run the "iPod" application first, play the music, then access other applications while continuing to listening to the music.
No Camera
The iPad can't shoot! You can view high quality pictures on it, but cannot take snaps!
Flash Disabled
Not much scope for playing online games as most games and online applications are flash based. Nowadays, most websites are also flash based which gives them that extra funk!
Adapters, Oh No!
Want to plug in a digicam? No ways...unless you do it via an adapter. Such a distraction from the sleek looks, definitely adds to the iPad problems!
Slow to Charge from Laptop
Without a high powered USB port, the iPad takes a very long time to charge if you wish to charge it by connecting it to an old laptop.
Incompatible with T-Mobile 3G
The iPad's 3G modem supports UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900,1800, 1900 MHz), whereas T-Mobile's 3G runs on 1700 MHz. Besides, iPad also uses microSIMs that is hardly used by anyone.
Hardware Installation Restricted
Only those hardware that are approved by APPLE can be installed on the iPad.
Inadequate Storage
With just 64 GB of storage memory, the iPad doesn't justify as a replacement for notebooks.
Phone calls not Possible
Unless you install a VOiP application, like Skype, making calls is not possible on the iPad.
Restricted Application Download
For downloading any application, you must use the iPad's application store. Third party application downloads are rejected by the iPad.
GPS Absent
Unlike gadgets like Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile, GPS is not supported by iPad. This is one of the major problems with the iPad, considering that it is banking on portability as one of its USPs. However, the 3G version does have a GPS option.
WiFi Problems with iPad
Owners of the iPad often complain of wireless internet access problems on restarting and after waking from sleep mode.
Word Count Option Absent!
Writing a professional letter or a structured report on iPad? Keep a tab on the word limit as the iPad does not offer Word Count facility in Pages.
Sinks on the Sync Front
The iPad gives some mild headaches when it comes to synchronising with Outlook calendar and contacts on your PC.
iPad Unrecognized by iTunes
The iPad is unrecognized by iTunes, once it gets connected to a MAC or PC. This is related to the USB charging issue and you need to unplug all other USB devices on your MAC/ PC and reconnect iPad to a different USB 2.0 port for it to be detected by iTunes.
Virtual Keyboard
The greatest use of the iPad is, high quality portable web browsing for a long period of time. However, using the virtual keyboard mars the user-friendliness to a certain degree. However, this can be overcome if you get a bluetooth keyboard.
Besides the above problems, one major concern for a prospective iPad buyer is the price. Agreed, the technology offered by it unlocks a new world of quality portable browsing but considering the fact that the OS used in it does injustice to its potential, the iPad seems a tad overpriced. All said and done, it would be unfair to write off this technology judging by the aforementioned problems with iPad. This is the first version and knowing APPLE, improvement can be expected in the future versions.
Most Striking iPad Problems
Multitasking Inability
One of the biggest problems with iPad is that you cannot multitask on it! You cannot prepare a presentation and listen to your favourite Linkin' Park song on the iPad at the same time. This is one of the biggest iPad problems, as despite positioned as a replacement for netbooks, it stymies multitasking! However, the upcoming iOS4 update in September may solve some of it. Another way to cross this hurdle is to run the "iPod" application first, play the music, then access other applications while continuing to listening to the music.
No Camera
The iPad can't shoot! You can view high quality pictures on it, but cannot take snaps!
Flash Disabled
Not much scope for playing online games as most games and online applications are flash based. Nowadays, most websites are also flash based which gives them that extra funk!
Adapters, Oh No!
Want to plug in a digicam? No ways...unless you do it via an adapter. Such a distraction from the sleek looks, definitely adds to the iPad problems!
Slow to Charge from Laptop
Without a high powered USB port, the iPad takes a very long time to charge if you wish to charge it by connecting it to an old laptop.
Incompatible with T-Mobile 3G
The iPad's 3G modem supports UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900,1800, 1900 MHz), whereas T-Mobile's 3G runs on 1700 MHz. Besides, iPad also uses microSIMs that is hardly used by anyone.
Hardware Installation Restricted
Only those hardware that are approved by APPLE can be installed on the iPad.
Inadequate Storage
With just 64 GB of storage memory, the iPad doesn't justify as a replacement for notebooks.
Phone calls not Possible
Unless you install a VOiP application, like Skype, making calls is not possible on the iPad.
Restricted Application Download
For downloading any application, you must use the iPad's application store. Third party application downloads are rejected by the iPad.
GPS Absent
Unlike gadgets like Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile, GPS is not supported by iPad. This is one of the major problems with the iPad, considering that it is banking on portability as one of its USPs. However, the 3G version does have a GPS option.
WiFi Problems with iPad
Owners of the iPad often complain of wireless internet access problems on restarting and after waking from sleep mode.
Word Count Option Absent!
Writing a professional letter or a structured report on iPad? Keep a tab on the word limit as the iPad does not offer Word Count facility in Pages.
Sinks on the Sync Front
The iPad gives some mild headaches when it comes to synchronising with Outlook calendar and contacts on your PC.
iPad Unrecognized by iTunes
The iPad is unrecognized by iTunes, once it gets connected to a MAC or PC. This is related to the USB charging issue and you need to unplug all other USB devices on your MAC/ PC and reconnect iPad to a different USB 2.0 port for it to be detected by iTunes.
Virtual Keyboard
The greatest use of the iPad is, high quality portable web browsing for a long period of time. However, using the virtual keyboard mars the user-friendliness to a certain degree. However, this can be overcome if you get a bluetooth keyboard.
Besides the above problems, one major concern for a prospective iPad buyer is the price. Agreed, the technology offered by it unlocks a new world of quality portable browsing but considering the fact that the OS used in it does injustice to its potential, the iPad seems a tad overpriced. All said and done, it would be unfair to write off this technology judging by the aforementioned problems with iPad. This is the first version and knowing APPLE, improvement can be expected in the future versions.
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