More and more people around the world have all ready purchased and are now using their Apple iPad tablet computer, eventhough there are pros in the tablet computer field as well as novice users who will argue that the iPad has its cons, is a real disappointment and definitely not worth the high price tag. So what are the pros and cons of the iPad, and should you buy one? Let's take a look.
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Pros of the Apple iPad 1 (1st Generation)
- Long Battery Life
The 10 hour battery life is one of the biggest pros of the iPad, providing long time use without a plug.
- Wifi Ready
Another big pro of the iPad is that it's WIFI ready so you can pick up a signal at home easily and quickly
- Built In Speakers and Microphone
- Supports 3rd party aps without modification
- It's Cool
Let's face it, any gadget from Apple is just plain cool! Apple comes out with some of the coolest gadgets in the marketplace, the iPhone, the iPod and now the iPad, and that is one reason that everyone wants one and lined up 3 days prior to release to make sure to get one. Overlook the price tag, ignore the geeks' rants regarding its disadvantages and simply consider the sleek, attractive display screen, the iPads perfect light weight aluminum back and of course, the powerful high performance software program which has a lot more power than what is offered with other tablet computers, and those might be enough pros of the iPad to convince the common consumer to buy one. And, of course there are many people that just want to look cool owning one and show it off!
- Electronic Book Reading
Pro two is the fact that the iPad replaced the need for an ebook reader, such as Kindle, plus provides so much more! Not only can the iPad function as an electronic reading device, eliminating the need to carry a Kindle or Nook ebook reader, it also provides multi functioning features, such as laptop, computer functions, multi media playing, Internet access and much more. All though, be ware that the screen display on the iPad is not the same as that of Kindle or other popular book readers, known as E-ink technology, which makes reading much more kind to the eyes, and reading in bright light much more pleasant and user friendly.
- Gaming
Another pro of this tablet computer is the gaming functions. The quality of the gaming experience is significant with the Apple iPad and it can certainly stand up to many other gaming consoles, both stationary and hand held mobile devices. It comes with a variety of features that support the optimal. gaming experience, such as tons of applications, multi touch screen capabilities, high performance screen resolution, and the ability to switch from landscape to portrait just to name a few. The performance as far as hard drive is certainly enough to please even the most avid of gamers.
- Apple Apps
Another pro for this devices is access to more than 150,000 apps that are available for download from Apple as well as a variety of other sites that offer apps for download. The apps offer a wide range of functions, from getting live news feeds to dog food recipes, to gaming apps to weight watchers points counters to just about anything you can think of to make your iPad your own.
- Portability
While some may say that the iPad's weight of 1.5 pounds is a con, making it much too light weight to be able to deliver high end performance, in reality there is no other tablet that carries as many features or is capable of doing as much as iPad does and still be as light as it is. At 1.5 pounds with a long list of features and capabilities, this tablet computer is as mobile and portable as one can get in the marketplace today. It really is the perfect light weight solution to eliminate the need to drag around a laptop, and still be able to surf the net, watch movies, play games and check email.
CONS of iPad 1 (1st Generation)
Now that we have seen some of the pros of the iPad, let's see some of the issues it has and why not everyone is so thrilled with this mobile wireless tablet computer.
- Does Not Support Flash
This is a big bone of contention with the iPad, especially with the techies and experts in the computer field. Since many websites use flash, as well as its general uses for rich media like videos, audios and online gaming, the fact that the iPad does not support it is a big deal and not only entices negative ratings from pro reviewers, additionally it hurts Apple's sales expectations since it seems to discourage a large number of consumers from the purchase as well. This is especially crucial for Internet surfing since most websites use Flash to display graphics and data, so when using the iPad, a huge con is that the user will encounter problems using the iPad's Safari browser.
- No Camera Built In
One more big con of the iPad is that it does not come with a built in still or video camera, this means no still shots or video calls can be made using Skype or Yahoo Messenger. No one from Apple has formally commented on the reason why the iPad has no camera, nor has one been promised in upcoming versions of iPads.
- No Multitasking
The iPad can only multi task when running Apple's native applications, so basically it is as limited as the iPhone operating system. So, basically the iPad is great as a laptop hybrid and a multi media player, but you won't be able to place a video call with Skype while listening to iTunes, because it can not run those programs simultaneously. .
- No USB Output
- No SD Card Reader
- No HDMI Cable connection to connect the iPad to television
