iPad Fails to Impress Users and Developers

t days after the iPad launch, this magical tablet from"The fastest way to charge your iPad is with the
Apple is already experiencing serious technicalincluded 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also
difficulties. The Apple support forum is filled withcharge, although more slowly, when attached to a
reports and complaints regarding the Wi-Fi receptioncomputer with a high-power USB port (many recent
and the troublesome USB connection. MostMac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter.
importantly many users are shipping their iPads back.When attached to a computer via a standard USB
The problems are serious and Apple should comeport (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will
with a permanent solution.charge, but only when it's in sleep mode. Make sure
The iPad 3G model is due until the end of April, soyour computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If
iPad users are now reliant on Wi-Fi. So, without theiPad is connected to a computer that's turned off or
internet, the magical tablet is basically useless. Sois in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will
when users can only snag a bar or two of signal,continue to drain," Apple states in its support guide.
there is definitely a problem. Don’t think that aThe time iPad takes for syncing is ridiculously sluggish.
quick software update could remove the glitch. TheSome users’ reports that their iPad takes 30
problem is with the Wi-Fi antenna, located behind theminutes, while others claim that it takes more than
Apple logo on the back of the iPad. So, this is anfour hours. This raises the question: what's the use of
hardware issue. To make a permanent solution andhaving an electronic good, that won't let you play
strengthen the reception Apple would have towith?
physically dig into the iPad and replace the antenna.All iPad users are expecting that Apple deal with
Moreover, the receptor will be more often is maskedthese problems pretty fast. It also affects an iPad
by a lap or table, thereby further obstructing theapplication developer. It will be shameful for Apple if
signal. A huge recall needed from Apple if thethe thousands of users and iPad developers who
problem persists.have bought iPad are carrying with them
Many other iPad users are having problem chargingunresponsive machinery. A fast solution is expected
their iPads via USB. The most common concern isfrom Apple.
that charging and syncing the iPad takes forever.