Answers about iPad clear up some burning questions

Apple's iPad multimedia tablet will go on sale Saturday, April 3, for $499 and up.

Apple's sleek new tablet computer, the iPad, has promise as an e-reader, a portable gaming device and a handy tool for surfing the Web from the couch. But there is still plenty of confusion surrounding the touch-screen PC, which will be available in Apple Stores and select Best Buys starting Saturday. Some answers:

Q: The iPad doesn't run Flash, popular software from Adobe that powers many Internet videos. Isn't that a huge oversight?

A: Consumers are likely to find the iPad's lack of Flash incredibly frustrating. But Apple thinks Flash is buggy and prone to crashing computers. It wants media presented in the alternative HTML5 format. That's fine, but if you bring home the iPad this weekend, you'll find many sites urge you to "Download the latest Adobe Flash Player." If you try, it won't work. However, many websites are quickly implementing HTML5 to accommodate iPad users.

Q: I want to hook the iPad to a mobile Internet connection. Can I do it?

A: Apple says models that feature 3G cellphone network connectivity will arrive late this month, but the company hasn't announced a definite date. To use 3G, you have to buy a data plan from AT&T, which starts at $14.99 a month. No contract is required. You can use the 3G service on a month-to-month basis with no penalty.

Q: Does the iPad have built-in GPS?

A: The Wi-Fi-only version going on sale this weekend does not. The more expensive 3G version, which can connect to AT&T's cellphone network and will be available later this month, does.

Q: Can you run Adobe's Photoshop image-editing software on the iPad?

A: No. The same goes for any software that is available as a download or on a CD, including popular programs such as Quicken and Rhapsody. Only software sold or given away in the approved Apple App Store will work with the iPad.

Q: Why are apps more expensive than for the iPhone or iPod Touch?

A: The bigger screen — 9.7 inches — makes for bigger apps. They are richer in color and graphics. Not all apps are more expensive, but a quick peek at the ones we've found in the App Store so far are in the $10-and-up range.

Q: I want to use the camera connector accessory and import high-definition 1080p video footage.

A: Apple supports only the lower-resolution 720p video. But the apps and graphics we've seen on the iPad look great, so you may not be disappointed.

Q: Will e-books in my existing Stanza and Kindle apps work on the iPad, like they do on the iPod Touch?

A: Yes. Apple says that all apps in the App Store will work on all three platforms: the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad.

Q: I want to use the iPad so my 90-year-old father can do videoconferences with his grandkids.

A: Only audio conferences work on the iPad so far, using its built-in microphone. (We recommend the free Skype conferencing app.) Our prediction: Some enterprising third-party developer will come up with a workaround app to use the still camera accessory connector kit and turn it into a webcam for video calls. We also suspect that the next-generation iPad will have a built-in camera.

Q: What about storage? Won't the 16-gigabyte model fill up quickly?

A: Yes. The average app on the iPad is in the 100-megabyte realm. So if you download 10 apps, it will fill about 1 GB of space. Music files tend to be around 3 MB, and pictures can range from 3 MB to 20 MB, depending on the resolution of your camera. A movie is around 750 MB for a high-resolution copy. Our advice: Make a new folder, call it "Best of 2010" and get selective before syncing anything to the iPad. Store everything else on another PC.

Q: Can the iPad be used with a projector for presentations?

A: There is an accessory slot for a mini-VGA 30-pin out, which can connect the iPad to a projector.

Q: How do you sync your media and get it onto the iPad?

A: First, you must download the new version of iTunes, coming out Saturday, onto your primary computer. Then connect the iPad to that computer and use iTunes to move music, photos, video and other files from your PC to the iPad.

For the latest updates and Application developments, check out Apple iPad Online.

iPAD is HERE!

From today the WIFI Versions of the iPad are Available in the US.

The 3G versions will be arriving mid April 2010. Check out Apple iPad Online for regular updates. Very jealous of our American Cousins right now,

Apple iPad Australia

It's about time but the iPad is now locked in to our shores. I've been constantly monitoring the headlines, getting feed back from you all and I'm still convinced that this is the future of the Tablet.

Check it out Australia; Now it is your opportunity to try out the new Apple iPad as we prepare for the launch in OZ. For all the negative remarks regarding the lack of features, I'm not gonna let it stop me, I'm goin the full 3G.

Apple iPad Testers Wanted

Ready for a Test Drive Check out the Apple iPad for yourself.

As the release of the new iPad draws closer I found the exclusive offer available in the US. So jump in check it out and let us know what you think.

Apple iPad - SMH Article

Here's an article and video that the Sydney Morning Herald Published, although a little dated this is what Australia has in store with the iPad and worth a look..

Awe and shock: busting through the iPad hype

ASHER MOSES

January 29, 2010

As the awe and adulation surrounding Apple's iPad announcement died down, chatter quickly turned to the plethora of features Apple deliberately excluded from the device.

One of the selling points of the device, iBooks, which allows users to access an array of e-books and digital textbooks, is not listed as a feature on the iPad page on Apple Australia's website.

This indicates it will not be available to Australian users when the device is launched here in March. A note on the US site says iBooks is "available in the U.S. only".

Check out the whole article here http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/computers/awe-and-shock-busting-through-the-ipad-hype-20100128-n0z0.html

Then come back and check out Apple iPad Online

Apple iPad - Revolution Begins

Ok I got ya !!








Follow the Link below for the most detailed update on the Apple iPad I have found.

http://mashable.com/2010/01/27/ipad/

Then come back and check out Apple iPad Online

Apple iPad

The Apple iPhone is one of the most amazing pieces of technology that is available today. No matter what you are looking for in a cell phone, you will find that the iPhone delivers it fully. And now Apple introduces the iPad, another revolutionary piece of technology from Apple and I am sure there are many people as excited as I am about the release.

For those who have fallen in love with their iPhone here it is Big Brother, it comes with TV / Video built right in, if you want to take your music along with you, you have access to your itunes with a touch of the finger. Watching, television shows, favorite sports and movies that you have rented or purchased from iTunes are right there for you to watch. It helps you to find your way when you are lost and need directions, and it helps you to watch your favorite YouTube videos and share them, quickly and easily.

Oh; and there is the excellent business applications that are very useful as well. There is so much that the iPad offers that it is impossible to list everything that it can do. But it is not really surprising that Apple has packed so much into their iPad, and their iPhone, because they have been making computers for a long time.

The Apple iPad also includes widgets and applications that help you to keep up to date with things such as the weather, stock reports, currency exchange and anything else that you might want to keep your eye on. Everything that you could want or need to know is right there, ready for you to use whenever you need it.

The Apple iPad has the - accessibility, convenience, and technology, all rolled into one very portable package and ready to be used by professional and novice users alike. With a built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery you will get up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music.

From what has been reported the price is also a big feature with a fully loaded model being under $1000.00. Once again thank you Apple; Now whats next? For the latest developments and updates visit Apple iPad Online.

I can not wait for this latest piece of Technology, I have got the most out of my iPhone for business and personal communication, I feel that Apple have just done it again. To keep up to date with the latest news, purchase information etc check out Apple iPad Online.

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