Wi-Fi versus 3G For road warriors or those who just get a little itchy at the idea of not being connected to the Internet, Apple offers a version of the iPad with an integrated 3G cellular data connection.
Aside from a negligible added heft of 0. Unlike the data plans for most smartphones, the iPad doesn't come with any long-term contractual obligations.
If you don't end up using the iPad's 3G capability, you can cancel the data plan at any time. Data plans and fees differ between the two carriers and are always subject to change , and the 3G cellular technology under the hood differs as well. Verizon's plans are a little steeper, but more generous with data.
That said, the plans from both carriers seem reasonable, and data quality and coverage should be your first concern. Before making the plunge, do some research to see which carrier provides better coverage for your area, as well as places you frequently travel. Another advantage of iPad 2 models enabled with 3G is the added capability of assisted GPS A-GPS , allowing users to accurately pinpoint their locations on a map and take advantage of navigation and location-aware apps.
The Wi-Fi-only models of the iPad can use rudimentary Wi-Fi hot-spot triangulation techniques to guess locations, but are much less accurate and consistent. If you have no plans to regularly use the iPad outside of your home, you'd do just as well to save some money and stick with a Wi-Fi model.
Apple had only a handful of publishers, and the device was as thick as two Kindles put together. A year later, the iPad has legitimately seized the attention of the publishing industry. Apple claims to have passed its millionth iBook download. Even specialty publications, such as comic books, test prep, and sheet music, have found their way onto the iPad. As far as content goes, the iPad has you covered.
In terms of hardware, the iPad is still a little beefy at 1. And in spite of the iPad's otherwise excellent IPS LED-backlit display, there's no beating e-ink displays when it comes to outdoor readability. Also, a product like the Kindle DX promises up to four days of reading without a recharge, whereas the iPad will only get you 10 hours. In spite of all these criticisms, the iPad has already proven itself a success as an e-reader.
There are certainly cheaper options out there, but none with the breadth of features offered by the iPad. Plus, with the iPad 2's dramatically thinner design, Apple is in much better shape than it was last year. What the iPad still isn't We have plenty of kind things to say about the iPad, but there is a limit to its "magic. The iPad 2 is not a laptop replacement. After spending a year with the original iPad, we've come to appreciate laptops more than ever.
In most cases, laptops and Netbooks offer a more natural typing experience, and there's still nothing like a tried-and-true mouse or touch pad when it comes to editing and navigating documents and spreadsheets.
Also, if you're really a stickler for the full Adobe Flash-enabled Web experience, traditional laptop and desktop computers are still your best bet, offering more flexibility and compatibility with the Web's many formats especially when it comes to video content and games. The iPad 2 isn't a smartphone replacement, either. To point out the obvious, the iPad simply doesn't fit in your pocket.
Today's smartphones do more than connect us to the world; they're extensions of us. If it doesn't fit in your pocket, it's not going to stay with you all day, and it will never be as personal. It's also worth mentioning that the iPad is not a 4G device, meaning that it doesn't take advantage of the latest generation of high-speed cellular data networks. Will 4G be the feature that gives iPad alternatives the edge they need to oust Apple as the top tablet maker?
Honestly, we don't know yet, but it seems to be the bet the competition is making. Any tablet can offer a fun experience right out of the box, but it takes a steady stream of interesting, affordable apps and games to keep people glued over the long haul. When Apple debuted the iPad in , it also gave developers the tools and guidelines needed to create a new breed of tablet-optimized apps. Since then, more than 65, apps have been made just for the iPad.
By contrast, competitors such as Google, RIM, and HP are just now starting to create catalogs of tablet-optimized apps, and the chances of them catching up are slim.
The quality and selection of apps made for the iPad represent a kind of fountain of youth for the device, imbuing it with new uses and capabilities whenever you tire of the old ones. It also helps that Apple's App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and iTunes software all run off a common user ID, making account setup and purchases just about as effortless as it gets. The main menu app for Apple's iTunes store is also one of these "sleeping giant" features we take for granted.
Here you have one-touch access to what is now the No. The world. On top of music selections, you also get movie and TV downloads as well as rentals priced as low as 99 cents. Podcasts, university lectures, music videos--it's all there, and no other competitor has it, or anything close. To be fair, when it comes to core features such as e-mail, Web browsing, media playback, maps, and contacts, many of Apple's competitors most notably Google and the Android Honeycomb tablets are quickly matching the iPad.
If third-party apps, games, and media downloads aren't your thing, there are many competent tablets on the market worth considering, and more are on the horizon. On the other hand, if apps and media aren't your thing, you may want to consider skipping a tablet altogether.
Performance The iPad 2 is an undeniably faster and more responsive machine than its predecessor. With a new dual-core A5 processor under the hood, Apple is claiming to have doubled performance speed overall, and boosted gaming graphics by nine times. The company has also gone and tweaked the code behind the Safari Web browser, improving JavaScript load time. Taking Apple's spec bravado with a grain of salt, the iPad 2 is still an improvement. The original iPad was already pretty tough to beat in terms of general system responsiveness, such as keyboard latency, scrolling, and zooming.
With the iPad 2, the system is a little tighter and response is more immediate, but the real-world benefits come in the form of app load times and when switching between apps using the multitasking bar. Is the iPad 2 a gamer's dream come true? It's a mixed bag. To Apple's credit, the iPad has more games than any other tablet out there, and many of the titles feature graphic and play quality on par with full-blown gaming consoles.
With the new processor, even graphically intensive games like Infinity Blade run with an uncanny fluidity, free from stuttering. But no matter how fast the iPad 2 can render its pixels, it's still limited by the iPad 2's 1,xpixel display resolution.
The iPad 2 or any other iPad for that matter, is a great companion, a fun device which you can buy if you have extra money to spend. However if you need to do hardcore work, go for laptops. Best tablet experience. If you want a good tablet, then iPad is the only game in the town. I have an iPad 2, wifi 16GB. Should you go for this or iPad with retina? Awesome product, although a few remarks. If you've brought the iPad, its probably because you use apps and internet quite often.
Although, i personally bought it to enjoy music, movies and games. I've realized that the factory earbuds provided by apple are not the best if you want to listen to high definition sound, and therefore i personally upgraded to Twinwoofers In Ear Headphones. Its totally worth the upgrade, at only Rs. The give you a lot of detail in sound, and have great amount of bass as well. The other thing to notice is to keep your iPad clean all the time, buy a decent cover for it, otherwise it will be prone to scratches.
I think smartcover from apple is best option. Other than this two things, the iPad is a great tool to work with!! Amazing device! Fortunately, the iPad iOS 4. When you do, a row of icons sprouts from the bottom of the screen below. Tap one to quickly switch to it. Turn on Pandora, check your sports scores, or do whatever you wanted to do. When you finish, double-click the Home button again.
When the row of icons appears, tap the one for the app you were initially using to get back to it. Tap it to remove the app from the recently used list—but not from the iPad itself. Press the Home button when you finish. In addition to displaying your most recent apps, the Home button double-click offers another time-saver.
Instead of flicking right to left to see the recent apps, flick left to right to find the music playback controls. That locks the iPad into portrait mode no matter which way you hold it—until you tap this icon again to unlock the screen. Wait for the file to download. When the file lands on your hard drive, double-click the iTunesSetup. If you use a Mac, double-click the Install iTunes. You may need to restart your computer after you install iTunes.
The hardware and operating-system requirements needed to run iTunes are listed below the Download Now button. Odds are you had that iPad out of its box about 5 seconds after you got it, running your hands over its smooth edges, admiring its tapered thinness and high-gloss screen.
What you want right now is the USB cable. The first time you connect, the iTunes Setup Assistant launches and walks you through a few steps to get your iPad ready to go. You insert the pin into a tiny hole on the left edge of the iPad and pop open the tray. If you use iTunes already to manage an iPod or iPhone, odds are you already have a healthy media library on your computer. If you have less than that and want to take it all with you, just click the Done button in the Setup box.
VoiceOver is a screen reader for the visually impaired that announces menu names, icons, and titles out loud. Now, the simplicity of this disconnection process may sound scary to longtime iPod owners who remember ominous error messages and sometimes scrambled iPods if they forgot to first eject their gadget before pulling the plug on it.
If you want to go old-school with an Eject button, iTunes gives you a couple of options:. Tired of plugging your iPad into the computer with a quaint old USB cable to sync, activate, or update your slab?
The new OS promises wireless iTunes syncing, data backups, and software updates over the air and a WiFi connection. In the Devices section, click the iPad icon to see your options, represented by a series of tabs at the top of the screen. Each tab lets you control a different kind of content, like music, photos, or books. Whether you set iTunes to automatically synchronize your iPad and computer or whether you need to update its contents manually.
Automatic means everything in iTunes ends up on your iPad—space permitting, of course; manual means you get to pick and choose what gets transferred. The different media types filling up your iPad. This info comes in the form of a bar at the bottom of the screen. Click the flippy triangle next to the iPad circled right. For example, Chapter 13 is all about playing your favorite music on the iPad, Chapter 14 covers syncing and playing videos, while Chapter 15 explains copying your photos from computer to iPad—which makes a great handheld picture frame to show off your shots.
To learn more about iTunes and how it works, take a trip to Chapter 11 for a detailed tour through the program. And if you want to explore the virtual shelves of the iTunes App Store so you can load up your iPad, skip to Chapter 7. Many Apple devices ship with enough power to run for a short while. Charge by AC adapter. Another charger for your collection! Your iPad comes with a square little watt AC adapter ready to keep your tablet charged. It has a USB port on one side and a plug on the other.
Charge by computer. The iPad displays a translucent battery that fills up with green power as you recharge.
Apple says a full iPad battery charge lasts up to 10 hours for web browsing, videos, and listening to music.
Your results may vary. Apple posts various recommendations on its iPad website to ensure long battery life:. And be sure to charge it at least once a month to keep that battery chemistry peppy. When you see the Low Battery icon or message, plug your iPad into an electrical outlet using the AC adapter. The iPad battery indicator shows roughly how much charge the battery has left. Features like the music equalizer—or jumping around within your media library—can drain your battery faster, as can using big, uncompressed file formats, like AIFF see Change Import Settings for Better Audio Quality.
Bluetooth and Location Services also take their toll, and you can turn them off by visiting the Settings icon. Each time you surf the Web or send some email, your fingers tap, slide, and flick across the smooth surface.
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