| 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 technical | | | | included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also |
| difficulties. The Apple support forum is filled with | | | | charge, although more slowly, when attached to a |
| reports and complaints regarding the Wi-Fi reception | | | | computer with a high-power USB port (many recent |
| and the troublesome USB connection. Most | | | | Mac 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 come | | | | port (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, so | | | | your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If |
| iPad users are now reliant on Wi-Fi. So, without the | | | | iPad is connected to a computer that's turned off or |
| internet, the magical tablet is basically useless. So | | | | is 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 a | | | | The time iPad takes for syncing is ridiculously sluggish. |
| quick software update could remove the glitch. The | | | | Some users’ reports that their iPad takes 30 |
| problem is with the Wi-Fi antenna, located behind the | | | | minutes, while others claim that it takes more than |
| Apple logo on the back of the iPad. So, this is an | | | | four hours. This raises the question: what's the use of |
| hardware issue. To make a permanent solution and | | | | having an electronic good, that won't let you play |
| strengthen the reception Apple would have to | | | | with? |
| 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 masked | | | | these problems pretty fast. It also affects an iPad |
| by a lap or table, thereby further obstructing the | | | | application developer. It will be shameful for Apple if |
| signal. A huge recall needed from Apple if the | | | | the thousands of users and iPad developers who |
| problem persists. | | | | have bought iPad are carrying with them |
| Many other iPad users are having problem charging | | | | unresponsive machinery. A fast solution is expected |
| their iPads via USB. The most common concern is | | | | from Apple. |
| that charging and syncing the iPad takes forever. | | | | |