Apple iPad MB294LL/A Tablet (64GB, Wifi)

Apple iPad MB294LL/A Tablet (64GB, Wifi) From Apple Product Description Limited warranty and service Information: This item Is guaranteed to be brand new and works sealed, it comes with a one-year limited warranty honored by the manufacturer only. We will only accept returns on un-opened units. Once this item has been opened, all return or service related issues are to be directed to the manufacturer. Product Details * Amazon Sales Rank: #27 in Personal Personal * Size: 64GB * Brand: Apple * Model: MB294LL/A * Platform: Mac * Dimensions: 9.56″ h x 7.47″ w x .50″ l, 1.50 pounds * Memory: 64GB * Hard Disk: 64GB * Processors: 1 * Display size: 9.7

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Customer Reviews

A leap in the right direction I’ve now spent the superior part of a day playing with the new iPad, and while it excels in many things there are still some things anyone considering buying one should probably keep in mind.

First the good sides: This thing is very fast, opening and closing applications is quick, the screen is incredibly responsive, there is no holdup while typing, and the built in Safari browser does a great job of swiftly loading even graphic intense pages.

The not so good sides: As has been thoroughly pointed out, there is not presently much in the way of multitasking within the iPhone OS, but with most expectations pointing towards a summer release of OS 4.0 this might be remedied by mid summer, and nearly certainly by a generation 2 release. That said, it should be kept in mind that on such a tiny screen being healthy to view multiple applications at once will likely never be something you’ll use, and the speed by which you can open and close applications makes this less a headache than you might think. It isn’t as fast as moving between open apps, but it isn’t a deal breaker by any means.

The demand of a camera in this generation is a tiny surprising, while I’ve purchased my iPad already, I honestly believe that with the number of competitors expected over the course of 2010 we’re probably going to see a generation 2 by Christmas with a camera. It’s still an astonishing device, but the capability to video chat with it would definitely place it over the top, that’s a feature worth inactivity for. The demand of Flash support isn’t as irritating as I expected it to be, but still something to consider.

Many major sites have evolved to html5, or are in the process of doing so. This grants for full viewing by the Safari browser, and where it exists, it works great. The remaining sites still using Flash show up with annoying tiny boxes looking for a plugin that is likely never going to exist. If you spend a lot of time on flash heavy sites it really probably is worth considering holding out to see how the Slate/Android Tablets look in a few months, but if you’re mostly just e-mailing and checking facebook (no Farmville) the demand of Flash support probably won’t bother you too much. As a laptop replacement: The inclusion of the iWorks utilities gives this device a tiny bit of a laptop personality.

Don’t let that persuade you into believing that you don’t need a personal though. You might be healthy to get away with ditching a laptop if all you really do is e-mail or very light word processing, but if you do anything more than that you’ll like the freedom and assist a full personal offers for more complex tasks. That said, this device is a tremendous leap towards a future paper style device that might very well be a replacement for your computer, but for now it is more of a casual use device than something you can really anticipate to do substantial work with. I have place together a presentation in keynote, which was easy enough to do, but pages isn’t as intuitive as I’d have liked, and taking lengthy notes or writing long letters/e-mails/reports will probably make it worth considering buying either the keyboard dock or the wireless bluetooth keyboard.

Battery life seems to live up to the claims, I managed to get about 7 hours before getting the 20% remaining battery life indication, which puts it about right for 10 hours or so of total use. One very important thing to realize about charging the device is that presently (at launch) there is some issues with charging via USB from many computers. The iPad is different than other iPod products, it requires a bit more power to charge up, and unfortunately most USB ports aren’t set up to support that higher power draw. This is something that might be fixed in a firmware update to grant for a slower charge, or it might simply be that you’ll need to either rely on a new Mac (seems like they can handle the power issue) or rely on the surround charger. Just don’t be surprised if you plug it into your personal and it doesn’t show that it is charging. All in all, the iPad is an impressive device that might make for a reasonable replacement of a netbook for casual users. For people who need something to really do a lot of work on, you might find that for the price that a netbook or laptop still offers the superior value for your needs. Future generations of this device will probably transition into fitting that market superior than this first generation.

However, if you’re an avid reader, casual gamer, music fan, who doesn’t do much more on the web than check a few sites, and e-mail. This thing is definitely worth considering! If you’re on the fence, nothing about this product is so astounding as to justify running out and buying one right now, but it is worthy of your consideration if you’re thinking you might like a paper style device. I definitely would encourage you to go play with one at ideal purchase or an apple store to get a feel for it. With a number of competitors due out over the next few months we’re likely to see some price movement, or a second generation release, so it might be worth it to move it out a tiny while. One final note, the screen is totally gorgeous while it is turned on. It is crisp, bright, and very easy to see from any angle. But when you turn it off, each finger print and swipe is suddenly very visible (while it is on the light is bright enough you don’t see them fingerprints). If you are a neat freak, or just hate finger prints on your devices you’ll have to invest in some microfiber cloths or get used to using your shirt sleeve! In conclusion, it’s a lot of fun, and I’m not the least bit sorry to have purchased one. It does many things, and over the next months will do many more. If you think you want one, go play with one, and if you don’t want to move for a next generation this one is definitely awesome.

If you have specific needs that aren’t really addressed in this generation or by apple, don’t let the hype or peer pressure bully you into this one, there are a number of devices coming with great potential, one of those might be a superior fit. Everyone wants things to be simpler, and along comes this easy thing.4 The main difference between this item, and the wi-fi only version, is of course the sim card with 3G. So, before I speak about the iPad in general, I’d like to explain my take on the 3G. 3G Performance: The BOTTOM LINE: Works good as long as you aren’t using it in a moving car. I ran an world wide web speed test on it and in the metro area it was 1.2Mbps down and 210kbps up, which is decent. The DETAILS: If you are doing basic computing, you will be healthy to be anywhere within a 3G service area to enjoy the internet. (If 3g service sucks in your area, don’t purchase an iPad 3g) Here is the only problem: when you pass from tower to tower the signal can hang as the data has to be rerouted to the new tower. Lets place this another way. If you are using the iPad netflix app to stream “Kim Possible season 3″ videos to your iPad while driving at 60 MPH it will “hang” during the 22 minute show. In summary: The AT&T 3G works the same as my 3G expresscard from Verizon. 2G

Performance: Yes, you can use your iPad on AT&T’s 2G EDGE network as needed. The data is slow. You won’t enjoy it. 3G setup: 3G setup is simple: – press settings button, select cellular data, press set up cellular service. – place in your *iTunes* password. (AT&T is “invisible” except for a logo.) – place your credit card into the iPad – voila! you have service for 30 days Its very slick and takes less than a minute. Its how it should be.

Avoiding the 3G data charges: If you are an iPhone user, and you have an iPad, you can refrain paying for 2 data plans by swapping sim cards. Of course, you might miss a few calls while your sim is in the iPad because the iPad doesn’t support phone calls. If you have an older iphone: Older iPhones use massive SIM cards and the ipad uses small microSIM cards. You would have to cut your massive sim card down to the microsim size, and place it in your iPad (you will need a needle to pop it out). You would need to purchase a tiny adapter (sold on the internet) to make your small sim fit back into your iPhone (so, purchase the adapter first!) But this isn’t a great long term solution, because, if you want to use the iPad as a GPS in the automobile you will not be healthy to use your phone swiftly or easily until you switch them back out again. Here it is on Amazon: Microsim Adapter for Ipad Iphone4g Convert Micro Sim to Regular Sim Adapter

DO YOU WANT THE 3G INTERNET? Despite my tiny princess being vexed at Kim Possible hanging, the answer is yes. Certainly, its wonderful to have the 3G access. Everything about the iPad works superior because its a larger screen, and being healthy to access the world wide web (almost) anywhere is very, very useful for me. Now, the question begs to be asked: why the ipad at all? I have to state I originally joined the legion of pundits who stated “hey, its just a huge ipod touch” and “it won’t replace my laptop”. Certainly, this has to be the two most common things you hear people state about the ipad, right? And yes, that can be the truth you choose. iPad vs. Laptop: If your intent is to buy