iPad – My First Review
So i received my iPad. Did i need it? No. I did not need it. Did I want it? Yes, I definitely wanted it. I am a gadget junkie.
I was sure it will not arrive on time when I received an email notification that it left China on April 1st.
It was in Kansas already on April 3rd at 4:30 in the morning and made it’s way on time as they promised (on April 3rd).
I used it so far only for few hours and here is my opinion so far:
Pros:
1. Looks – very sexy
2. Easy to navigate (like it’s little brother the iPhone)
3. Bright screen
4. Very fast (I am not sure if it’s fast by itself or this is the 50 MG cable connection that I have)
5. Battery life is amazing.
6. Can read emails and other content without glasses (big issue when you are over 40 and need reading glasses)
Cons:
1. A bit heavy to hold in one hand for a long time.
2. After taking off the plastic protector(I hate plastic covers) and using it for few hours it looks like a finger prints machine (not sexy at all)
3. Can’t access any of sites that require login unless I know the login info. I use roboform to store all the login info for all sites. Since it’s impossible to install outside apps on the iPad, I have to think of some other alternative. Will try to test with online roboform and see if it will work
4. I am always paranoid that I will drop it. I am sure accidents will happen like this one. There are nice covers out there to purchase. I will wait until I know exactly what are the weak spots and than I will order a cover.
5. No camera – mistake on Apple’s part. Camera is essential in my opinion.
6. Resolution – when I enlarge some apps, such as skype, the resolution is really bad.
7. Runs only one app at a time. Can’t multitask – this is a big disadvantage.
Overall, I think iPad will be a hit. I think that Non-tech-savvy people will love it. I spoke with my 72 year old father who can’t get used to a regular PC and does not speak any English and he asked if I think that iPad will be good for him. I actually think that it’s a great idea. He will not need to be worried about malware and viruses, installing and upgrading software and all the rest of the hassles that come with windows.
