Why an iPad? What is better about the iPad that you can’t get from Kindle, iTouch, iPhone, or even a laptop?  Let’s go through all of the pros and cons of the iPad and then you’ll have all the information you’ll need to make an educated decision on whether the iPad is right for you.

It’s the “New Toy”.
Let’s see a show of hands, how many of us want the iPad because it is currently the coolest thing in the world? With a $499 + price tag and the reported  limitations most people would say it’s still worth it because of  it’s sleek, sexy screen, that flawless aluminum back and that almighty software that has more power in it than you can ever imagine it won’t take you long to love the device too.  And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to show off one of the newest and coolest new toy’s to their friends and family, not to mention total strangers that will ask you all about it when you pull it out at the local coffee shop!

Kindle or iPad?
Kindle sales have been dropping ever since the iPad came out. There are obvious advantages to having an iPad over the Kindle, but you also have to stop and think of the price, is it worth the over double the price of the Kindle?  Are you going to use all of the applications on the iPad or do you just want it because it’s shiny and new?  If all you are going to use the iPad for is to read books then don’t spend the $$, but if you are going to use the software provided and use it for how it is intended then go for it!

Like Games?
If you like games and have one of those hand held gaming systems then you will definately love the advantages of the iPad when it comes to gaming! From the multi-touchscreen capabilities to the landscape/portrait abilities and of course the ability of switching glossy screen what’s not to like!  As an extra feature it does add value and most would agree,it certainly exceeds expectations!

Apps and more Apps!
With over 150,000 apps what more could you ask for or want?  From 3D games, sticky notes and map systems you’ll have access to more apps than you could ever use, and developers will soon be adding even more apps for you to choose from at Apples App Store.

Weight and Portability
At 1.5 pounds and with all of the possibilities and application you really can’t complain much about the iPad.  Try carrying around your laptop or even desk top for all they can do and then grab the iPad and see which you would prefer!  I can almost guarantee you that you would be hard pressed to find a reason to grab your laptop the next time you needed to run out but wanted access to your work, the net etc.

All in all, I would have to say the Apple iPad is well worth the price.  There isn’t much you can’t do, and for the few complaints they do have I am sure you can find more with your notebook or laptop.  Function and abilities really do exceed expectations.

Comparable to laptops, dvd players and plasma TVs, the iPad, with it’s crisp, glossy screen makes a great video and media player. Because of it’s glossy screen some have issues with the fingerprint factor, but that is something you can work with. Just about anything you use these days, iTouch for example, is going to have a fingerprint issue, but with all that the iPad CAN do, are fingerprints really going to deter you from getting one?

Check out live stream TV, YouTube and more without a problem when you dl the app to convert Flash to the iPad hosted file.  Just about anything you like watching online can be watched on the iPad without issue.

While the iPad might not be a dedicated gaming console, it still has many of the great qualities of one. In some ways it even beats certain gaming systems. Not to mention the huge multi-touchscreen of the iPad.

Think about it, it won’t be long before there will be a device like the iPad that will replace what we consider a computer today. Imagine no more desktop computer, imagine a totally portable computer that will be able to do everything you do on your desktop now. 10 years ago we couldn’t imagine what we have today as far as portable computers go. 10 years from now, we might just be seeing what we have seen in movies. The possibilities are endless!

While the iPad can’t do everything that a desktop can do, it has more apps and more power than we ever thought a tablet could have and for that it might just be worth a second look!

iPad offers to beat everyone’s ‘best’ browsing experience. Best, as in the greatest experience with web browsing. Anyone has had a bad day with web browsing, even the most powerful devices on the market can’t do as well as expected. So will this sleek, .5 inch thick iPad device give you the best one you will ever have?  From what we have heard, it can.

Loading websites is  smooth, and fast, and with a display screen that offers out of this world touch response, there are so many things you can do. In all actuality the saying “let your fingers do the walking” could quite literally be used for the iPad.  With all of the wonderful touch features it possesses there isn’t much you can’t do all with a touch, tap, pinch or poke of the screen.  As if that isn’t enough, you also have the usual perks you get from surfing the web with other personal computing devices like bookmarks bar, tab grid, and toolbar drop downs – all with marked, even spectacular improvement. But do all these give you “the best browsing experience you’ve ever had”? Well, not exactly.

ONe of the biggest drawbacks of the iPad is that it doesn’t support Flash, a web standard.  Since nearly all websites in the world use Flash,   entire websites are even made using Flash. Nearly all websites use it,  and since iPad does not support Flash, and may not even consider using Flash, ever, this creates a huge dent in the web browsing experience that can be had with iPad. And while Apple has been quite successful in trying to replace Flash with its own HTML5, the websites that support this tool are probably fewer than 1% of all websites on the web.

So obviously this is a huge problem.  Even if Apple has taken web browsing to a newer level and even when Apple ensured that the device has nearly everything that is needed to enhance the experience of browsing the web,  users may still get a generally bumpy experience when surfing online. For  users like you, you may never experience a perfect visit to many many websites. Certain elements of many websites may not work. And even if they do, they may not work well. If you love visiting websites that are fully supported with Flash, like MTV, for example, you may find that the website will not work on the iPad.

Even when surfing with Safari is weirdly brilliant, not being able to load some of websites’ contents may prove to be a very frustrating experience.

Now that the excitement towards Apple’s iPad has now calmed down, people can think more clearly about the device that has received more hype than all other new devices in recent history combined. Naturally, there are some disappointed techies and ordinary end users out there who rant about anything from the lack of built-in camera to the fact that the device heats up in direct sunlight. And of course, there are always those who are eager to say everything that is good about Apple’s newest creation. So what really is the score with this ‘magical’ and ‘revolutionary’ device? Here’s our take.

iPad’s Shortcomings
It does not multitask. Well, this isn’t entirely true. iPad can multitask when its running its own applications. Multitasking stops when you begin running third-party applications such as IM apps.

For the most parts, this is bearable. Not many users complain about the fact that they can’t update their tweets on Twitter, while commenting on a post thread in a forum or Facebook and at the same time watching live TV and writing emails. This doesn’t seem to bother the majority of users. But if you are a techie, this is a huge disappointment. $499 doesn’t justify the device at all. Na ah.

It doesn’t support Flash. Apple has some issues with Flash. It’s unstable, vulnerable to bugs among other things. So the company is not supporting it, and will probably not, ever. Not that the company does not offer an alternative. It does. It is, in fact, pushing its own HTML5, which is recently making waves online. But with less than one percent of all websites have converted to HTML5. This poses some major risks of not being able to surf the web without a glitch. Well, not supporting Flash is definitely a bummer.

It doesn’t support a built-in camera. Prior to iPad’s launching, rumors have spread that it comes with a camera. Apparently, it doesn’t. At least not yet. And that definitely has caused uproar among disconcerted enthusiasts of anything that bears Apple’s logo.

It doesn’t allow users to do real work with it. Well, it does, only to a certain degree. Apple seems to have a penchant for eliminating documents and files within its power so it’s apps, apps and apps all the way. But it does offer Keynote, Numbers and Pages, which by the way are superb tools you can work with.

And the list goes on…

iPad’s Offers
From an ordinary user’s point of view, there is nothing that you can’t love about iPad. We won’t enumerate all the things that make iPad a very beautiful, all-around device here. There’s just so many, you may fall in love with it and want to marry it.

But maybe, just maybe, iPad’s detractors are looking for a perfect device that can do everything everyone could ever wish for. Or perhaps, they are looking at the device the wrong way. Many are taking the wrong approach to the device, comparing it with netbooks and laptops and other devices in between. Apple is perhaps trying to create a new device that is a hybrid yet performs at par or better than existing devices.

So you’re thinking about buying an iPad but your not exactly sure what to look for, well here is a quick look at what your choices are:

Choosing the right iPad

There are six different  iPads  available. The Wi-Fi models with 16 gigs, 32 gigs and 64 gigs and the Wi-Fi +3G models with the same capacities. Price varies from $499 to $829. Somewhere in that price range is the perfect iPad for you.

What to Consider

How much capacity do you need?  If you love resource-hungry apps, you should probably get yourself the one with more memory.  If you typically download small apps, you would probably do fine with the one with basic specs. Single purpose utilities and solutions shouldn’t be a problem as these typically don’t use up a ton of memory. What you need to worry about are video and audio files. If you love loading your devices with lots of music and videos, consider a model that has a more memory. At the end of the day you still have to consider how much you are willing to dole out for a multifunctioning device. You will spend at least $699 on a 64 GB Wi-Fi iPad and at least $829 for a 64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G model. Another consideration is the fact that it takes A LOT of apps to use up all your iPad’s memory so unless you think you are going to be using a ton of apps that will use up a lot of your memory you’ll probably do fine with the lower end models.

What about 3G?

If you plan on using your iPad on the road a lot then it might not be a bad idea to get the 3G model, just be prepared to add about $130 to the price.  The great thing about iPad’s 3G support is that it doesn’t bind you to any long-term contracts. You can choose from AT&T’s offer of $14.99 for a maximum of 250MB data transfer per month which you can repurchase whenever you choose or $29.00 for unlimited data transfer, not a bad deal.  On top of this, you also get to access AT&T’s hotspots whenever you need them.

Still not sure which model you should choose? Follow this rule of thumb when buying a device like this, never buy more than your wallet can afford to lose!