Apple's iPad - and why I do not like it
My disappointment is widely shared on the Internet as many blogs report that this product does not live up to expectations.
The features that I miss are:
- A camera in the front (and in the back) – so I can not use this device for video conferencing.
- Multi tasking – a basic function that I also miss on my iPod Touch. I want to run Skype in the background and play my favorite games without missing a Skype call.
- No Flash – there is something that Apple does not like about Flash in their mobile devices.
- No HDMI – you sure want to connect this device to your 40inch screen.
- No USB – you cannot plugin a single usb stick to expand memory limits.
The upside is that the iPad:
- Will be available with 3G. One the features I wanted most.
- Will last 10 hours on a single charge. With a standby-time of one month.
- And without doubt the Apple App Store will fill itself with cool apps for this device.
I am however not going to buy one. Not even the cheapest model. I hope for an improved version later this year. Let’s wait and see what happens next.
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by woutervanvliet likes a lot
6 monthsAt first glance, I was very much unimpressed. But after a few days of thinking about it, I'm actually liking it more and more. Despite it not having anything I mentioned earlier. For a mere $500 you can't expect a very feature rich device. The power is in the applications.
Lack of camera? You can't really hold the iPad in a proper position for good Video Conferencing. Not too long, anyway.
The lack of Flash support is a problem, though....
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