| iPad: Pros & Cons |
|
|
|
 You might be aware that Apple just announced a certain little (or not so little depending how you look at it) gadget called the Apple iPad. One only needs a quick glance to realize that it looks like a vastly oversized iPod Touch but what are its main strengths and its greatest disadvantages? Here is the way I see it:
Key features * Magnificent 9.7” capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels * Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity * Optional 3G connectivity (data only) * 1 GHz Apple A4 CPU * iPhone OS 3.2 * 16/32/64 GB of onboard storage * Weight of 680 grams (730 grams for the 3G version) * Very slim 12.7mm waistline * Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR * Haptics feedback * 10 hours battery life and 1 month of stand-by * Accelerometer and compass * Compatible with every iPhone app without any modifications * The cheapest version costs less than an unlocked iPhone * iBook application * The keyboard dock (purchased separately) easily converts the iPad into a nettop 
Main disadvantages * It’s not a computer but a big iPod Touch * No multitasking * No Flash support for the web browser * No camera * No standard USB port (you can get USB connectivity with an accessory but you need to pay extra) * No GPS reduces the number of compatible Appstore Apps * 130 US dollars (90 euro) for a 3G modem seems pricey * iTunes required for uploading content * No kickstand – it cannot stand on a table without the dock * No USB host * Looks pretty easy to drop * No exchangeable battery * Typing is quite uncomfortable * micro-SIM, instead of regular SIM for the 3G models * No memory card slot 
|
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|