You are wondering whether to pay almost $500 on an iPad? Does the iPad replace your cl(–foul word(s) removed–)ic computer? In this article, you will find clues for your question. The iPad is made of excellent quality aluminum back. You will find an audio connector for headphones and a microphone for other applications; their quality is good. You can connect a lot of things to the iPad such as a VGA connector.
The iPad has a weight of 1.5 pounds, which is little bit heavy to handle for long. The LED display is 9.7 inches with a resolution of 1024 x 768, which is lower than certain smarthphones. The colors are very good and the brightness is very stable and well distributed. The user interface is very easy to use. If you have used an iPhone or iPod, it is the same concept. The touch screen is very good and you quickly grasp. Handling a flat screen can be sometimes difficult, especially when typing on the virtual keyboard.
The virtual keyboard of the iPad is better than the smartphones, but still not as fast as the other notebooks and full size keyboards. The e-mail interface is better than notebooks since it is adapted to a smaller display. You can easily read your e-mails and move to any other account. Calendar application is also great with many features and properties. Concerning browsing on net, it is same as on iphone but at a faster speed and a more comfortable display. Using WiFi on iPad is much faster than an iPhone.
The iPad is equipped with an A4 processor that consumes less power making the battery life 10 and plus hours. This iPad cannot replace all the activities of the notebook. It can only perform a division of the traditional computer. On the other hand, if you are using your computer for only the same functions that the notebook is doing, then it can be a substitute. The iPad is a great innovation if you will be only surfing on web, reading emails, maps, news, watching movies, pictures, and videos.
The iPad can be great for you if it is tailored to your needs. It is elegant and beautiful not like the usual computers you had. You should also keep in mind that if windows office is not part of the iPad applications. So, if your computer serves only to listen to music, browse net, iPad is the right choice for you.