| The iPad, which hit store shelves in early 2010, is an | | | | to takeoff delays. |
| innovative multimedia device created by Apple | | | | On the negative side, the iPad does not have the |
| containing features that make it a combination iPhone | | | | capability of running two applications simultaneously |
| and laptop. It has a 9.7 inch screen and weighs | | | | nor does it contain Flash, much to the chagrin of the |
| approximately 1.5 pounds. But is it worth the pricey | | | | today's multitasking, on-the-go consumers. This is |
| investment? The battery life of the iPad equals to 10 | | | | simply a disappointment to many people who have |
| hours of continuous use and has the optional ability | | | | paid a great sum of money for the latest of Apple |
| of 3G connectivity as well as the capacity to hold | | | | technology. In terms of the lack of Flash, the iPad is |
| 250MB of data. | | | | simply an iPod touch with extra applications. |
| A few basic features included in the iPad's design are | | | | Unfortunately, there are other letdowns in regards to |
| mP3 capabilities, a wide array of apps, and the ability | | | | this product. For instance, the 3G connectivity |
| to play games as well as watch movies. After | | | | coverage that is available in iPad is not a standard |
| reviewing iPad features and determining the overall | | | | feature, forcing customers to pay an upwards of |
| design is outstanding, as with any other technological | | | | $150 extra to add it on as well as around $30 every |
| toy, there are pros as well as cons. | | | | month in order to enjoy the extra bump in data. The |
| One advantage of this technological tool is it can run | | | | iPad battery is not removable or replaceable; it is built |
| unmodified third-party apps, which is a similar feature | | | | in. This means if and when the battery is no longer |
| found on the iPhone. This means consumers get the | | | | functional, owners will have to buy a brand new iPad. |
| benefit of many more application options from a | | | | Also, there are many common features completely |
| wide variety of developers. The price tag of this mp3 | | | | missing from this device, such as a camera, Skype |
| player/iPhone/laptop runs in the $500 and greater | | | | capabilities, and no photos on the go. |
| range. This is a great deal considering the fact that | | | | The iPad review comes to the conclusion that this |
| these models contain 16GB of storage. | | | | piece of Apple technology has an equal amount of |
| Its 10 hour of continuous use and 30 day standby | | | | hits and misses but still does not quite live up to |
| mode battery power is a cause for celebration | | | | some user's expectations. However, the human |
| among the many consumers who will use their iPod | | | | desire for the newest and best that technology |
| to watch movies and listen to music. In other words, | | | | means that the $75 million Apple has made from their |
| this device can keep anyone entertained for a seven | | | | latest creation comes as no surprise. |
| hour plane trip across the Atlantic Ocean in addition | | | | |