Can the iPad Really Replace a Computer?

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 iscomputer. Music, photos, and movies can be imported
not good enough as a device to replace your primaryto the device through iTunes. What about other file
machine. If it's used to replace a secondary machineformats that you are using or have saved? You
that is mostly for internet or email, it will work. Whywould 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 USBformats. Currently there is no known solution.
ports. Without these ports it brings up some seriousLastly, there are some missing pieces. If you enjoy
issues. How will you get the videos and photographswatching 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 positionAs 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 mightit's your second computer, it makes a great device.
like to use won't work.