| Many wonder if the iPad could replace their computer. | | | | Another issue is the data that is already on your |
| If you are replacing your only computer, an iPad is | | | | computer. Music, photos, and movies can be imported |
| not good enough as a device to replace your primary | | | | to the device through iTunes. What about other file |
| machine. If it's used to replace a secondary machine | | | | formats that you are using or have saved? You |
| that is mostly for internet or email, it will work. Why | | | | would need to find a way to get these onto the |
| is it not good enough for a primary computer? | | | | device and have applications that can run those file |
| The biggest issue is that it does not have any USB | | | | formats. Currently there is no known solution. |
| ports. Without these ports it brings up some serious | | | | Lastly, there are some missing pieces. If you enjoy |
| issues. How will you get the videos and photographs | | | | watching videos sites besides YouTube, none of |
| on your camera onto your iPad? What about printing? | | | | these will work as the Flash plugin is missing. This |
| How will one sync external hardware to the device? | | | | means network television sites and Hulu will not work |
| How can you backup? | | | | at all on the unit. |
| Without USB support it leaves you in a position | | | | As a primary device, the iPad doesn't quite meet up |
| where most of your external devices can't be used. | | | | to the standards expected from a computer. But if |
| Any new hardware that comes out that you might | | | | it's your second computer, it makes a great device. |
| like to use won't work. | | | | |