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iPad Q&A (iPad FAQ, iPad Answers)
With the iPad Q&A you can get answers to all of your iPad-related questions from "How does the iPad compare to the iPod touch and iPhone? Which one is right for my needs? " to "What is the battery life of the iPad in 'real-world' tests? Can you replace the battery?" and everything in between.
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Most Frequently Asked iPad Q&As:
What exactly is the iPad? What are the differences between iPad configurations? Is it an iPod? Is it a Mac?
Is it possible to print documents directly from the iPad or do they have to be transferred to a computer first?
How does the iPad compare to the iPod touch and iPhone? Which one is right for my needs?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad? Is it right for my needs? Is it "worth" buying?
What are the differences between the AT&T Wireless data plans for the iPad? What are the differences between the plans for the iPad and the iPhone? What is the difference in total cost of ownership?
How does the iPad compare to the MacBook and MacBook Air? Which one is right for my needs?
Will operating system updates for the iPad be free like the iPhone or will they cost money like the iPod touch?
What is the battery life of the iPad in "real-world" tests? Can you replace the battery?
Can the iPad be used to type documents? Can it open and save Microsoft Office files? Can it open and save PDF files?
How does the iPad compare to the Amazon Kindle 2, Kindle DX and B&N nook? Which one is right for my needs?
iPad "Basics" Q&As:
What exactly is the iPad? What are the differences between iPad configurations? Is it an iPod? Is it a Mac?
What market is the iPad designed to reach? What type of needs does it address? Who is expected to buy it?
Can you make phone calls with the iPad?
What is Micro SIM? How is it different from a regular SIM card?
Does the iPad have a SIM card?
Does the iPad support an external keyboard?
Does the iPad support pen input? Does it support handwriting recognition?
Does the iPad have a camera? Does it support videoconferencing?
Is it possible to print documents directly from the iPad or do they have to be transferred to a computer first?
What is the viewing angle of the iPad? Is the screen visible from the sides or does it have to be held immediately in front of one person?
iPad Software & Software Compatibility Q&As:
What operating system does the iPad use? Does it support multitasking?
Will operating system updates for the iPad be free like the iPhone or will they cost money like the iPod touch?
What new features are offered by iPhone OS 4? Which iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models are supported? How much does it cost? Is it free?
Can applications that run on the iPhone and iPod touch run on the iPad? Can it run MacOS X applications?
Can the iPad run Linux?
Can the iPad be used to type documents? Can it open and save Microsoft Office files? Can it open and save PDF files?
Does the iPad support Flash?
Does the iPad support Voice Control like the iPhone 3GS?
Does the iPad support Skype? Can it be used to make VOIP calls?
iPad Comparison Q&As:
How does the iPad compare to the iPod touch and iPhone? Which one is right for my needs?
How does the iPad compare to the MacBook and MacBook Air? Which one is right for my needs?
How does the iPad compare to the Amazon Kindle 2, Kindle DX and B&N nook? Which one is right for my needs?
How does the iPad compare to the Axiotron ModBook? Which one is best for my needs?
What are the differences between the AT&T Wireless data plans for the iPad? What are the differences between the plans for the iPad and the iPhone? What is the difference in total cost of ownership?
iPad Technical, Expansion & Battery Q&As:
How much internal storage does the iPad have? Can storage be expanded? Does the iPad have a MicroSD slot?
What is the battery life of the iPad in "real-world" tests? Can you replace the battery?
Does the iPad support Bluetooth?
Does the iPad support an external keyboard?
iPad Functionality Q&As:
How does it "feel" to type on the iPad glass display? How easy is it to type?
Does the iPad support pen input? Does it support handwriting recognition?
Does the iPad have a camera? Does it support videoconferencing?
Can the iPad connect to a television or projector to display photos or video? What formats and resolutions does it support?
Can the iPad be used as an external display for a Mac?
Can you connect a camera to the iPad to transfer photos? How do you connect a camera to transfer photos? Does it have an SD card slot? Does the iPad work with the iPod Camera Connector?
Is it possible to print documents directly from the iPad or do they have to be transferred to a computer first?
iPad Network & Wireless Q&As:
What are the differences between the AT&T Wireless data plans for the iPad? What are the differences between the plans for the iPad and the iPhone? What is the difference in total cost of ownership?
What is 3G? How much faster is 3G than EDGE in real-world tests?
What is A-GPS?
Does the iPad support Bluetooth?
iPad Design & Purchasing Q&As:
Who designed the iPad?
What font does the iPad interface use?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad? Is it right for my needs? Is it "worth" buying?
Where is the iPad available for purchase? Can it be purchased from Apple Authorized Resellers?
Can you purchase the iPad "unlocked" or is it tied to a wireless carrier?
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