iPad Articles Archives


Q: What firmware does the iPad run?
A: Firmware 3.2. More specifically: iPad 1,1 (3.2/7B367).

Q: When will Firmware 4.0 be released for the iPad?

A: Fall 2010.

Q: When was the iPad released?
A: Wi-Fi Model: 3 April 2010 (US), Late April, 2010 (Internationally). 3G Model: Late April, 2010.

Q: What is the 3G + Wi-Fi iPad?
A: This model of the iPad allows you to connect to a 3G data connection alongside regular Wi-Fi. This model is physically identifiable by the black antenna cover that spans the top of the aluminum bezel on the back of the iPad.

Q: What capacities is the iPad available in?
A:The iPad is available in a 16, 32, or 64 GB capacity.

Q: What is the pricing for the iPad?
A: Wi-Fi Model: 16GB ($499), 32GB ($599), 64GB ($699). 
3G Model: 16GB ($629), 32GB ($729), 64GB ($829). All prices are in USD.

Q: What type of processor does the iPad have?
A: The iPad has a custom 1 GHz A4 ARM processor.

Q: How much memory (RAM) does the iPad have?
A: 256 MB.

Q: What is the size of the iPad screen?
A: 9.7″. This is the diagonal distance across the screen (from one corner to another), for anyone that does not know.

Q: What is the iPad’s resolution?
A: 1024 x 768 pixels.

Q: Which Video Converter should I use to convert movie or dvd to iPad?
A: I recommend you isharesoft iPad Video Converter or iSharesoft DVD to iPad Converter.

Q: Does the Safari browser use tabs, like on the iPhone/iPod touch?
A: Yes, and they are much better looking on the iPad.

Q: Is the iPad light?
A: Yes. The iPad weighs only 1.5 pounds which is the weight of an average sized book.

Q: Where can I find a complete list of the iPad’s Tech Specs?
A: See the official Apple iPad specifications page.

Q: Is my iPad covered under warranty?
A: Yes, Apple supplies a limited 1-year warranty on the iPad, whether it is purchased at an Apple Store or Best Buy. Additional warranty is available through AppleCare and through third-party suppliers such as Best Buy.

Q: Can I purchase accessories such as cases, screen protectors, and docks for my iPad?
A: Absolutely. Read this thread for a comprehensive accessories list.

Q: Can you take screenshots with the iPad?
A: Yes. Hold down the Home and Power On/Off buttons simultaneously.

Q: How many applications are currently available exclusively for the iPad?
A: Approximately 2000 as of iPad launch day (3 April 2010). 3500 as of the Firmware 4.0 Keynote (8 April 2010). These numbers do not include iPhone/iPod touch applications that are iPad-optimized.

Q: Can you run iPhone/iPod touch applications on the iPad?

A: Yes. iPhone and iPod touch applications show up on the iPad as regular size, in the center of the screen. However, there is the option to “double” the size of the application which enlarges the pixels and makes the resolution lower.

Q: What are the standard applications that come installed on the iPad?

A: Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Maps, Videos, YouTube, iTunes, App Store, Settings, Safari, Mail, Photos, and iPod (Music & Videos). 


Q: Does the iPad have Bluetooth?

A: Yes. Bluetooth 2.1.

Q: Does the iPad sync with a Windows PC or Mac?
A: Yes, via the sync cable that is included in box.

Q: How do you charge the iPad?
A: You can charge the iPad by syncing with a Mac or Windows PC (some people are reporting that they cannot charge the iPad with their PC) or by using the included 10W Power Adapter.

Q: Does the iPad have a headphone jack?

A: Yes, a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack is located on the top of the iPad.

Q: Does the iPad have a microphone?
A: Yes, located on the top of the iPad next to the headphone jack.

Q: Can you use the headphones with a microphone with the iPad?
A: Yes.

Q: Does the iPad include headphones in the box?
A: No.

Q: Does the iPad have internal speakers?
A: Yes; they are located at the bottom of the iPad next to the dock connector. There is a volume cradle located on the side of the iPad to adjust volume levels.

Q: Does the iPad have USB Ports?

A: No.

Q: Can I print from my iPad?
A: No. In order to print, you must either email the file to your Mac or PC or sync the iPad using iTunes and MobileMe.

Q: Is the iPad jailbroken?
A: Yes, the iPad has been jailbroken however it has yet to be released. See this thread for more details.

Q: Does the iPad support Flash?
A: No, however it does support the latest browser features such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

Q: Can you change the wallpaper on the iPad?
A: Yes.

Q: How long does the battery last on the iPad?
A: 10 hrs. average.

Q: How many applications can be placed on the dock?

A: 6.

Q: How many applications can be placed on each page?
A: 20.

Q: How many pages of applications can you have on the iPad Springboard?

A: 11.

Q: Can you flip the iPad into landscape mode?
A: Yes.

Q: Does the iPad have a camera?
A: No.

Q: Can you use a camera with the iPad?

Q: Does the iPad support multitasking?
A: Yes, however not until the release of Firmware 4.0 in Fall 2010.

Q: How do I type on the iPad?
Q: Do the function keys on the Apple Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard match up with those on the keyboard dock?
A:Yes, the brightness controls—F1 and F2—will control your iPad’s screen brightness.

Q: Does the on-screen keyboard still appear when you are using the keyboard dock accessory or a Bluetooth keyboard?
A: No, unless you push the “Eject” button.

Q: How do push notifications work on the iPad?
A: Identically to the iPhone/iPod touch.

Q: For the 3G model, who are the carriers for the iPad?
A: AT&T (US), Rogers (Canada), O2 (UK)

Q: Can the iPad run Mac OS X applications?
A: No, however certain developers have released similar applications for the iPad.

Q: Does the iPad have the “Spotlight” feature?
A: Yes.

Q: Can you search within Keynotes and Pages using Spotlight?
A: No.

Q: Can you view PDF Files on the iPad?
A: Yes.

Q: While reading a PDF document, can you add annotations and print out the document to a LAN printer?
A: No, although it may be possible through an App Store application at some point.

Q: Can you read eBooks on the iPad?
A: Yes, on the official Apple application called iBooks – which has a fantastic GUI.

Q: Can the iPad tether?
A: Not officially; it may be possible if an iPad jailbreak is achieved.

Q: Will there be a second generation iPad (2G)?
A: It is absolutely possible and probable. I would not expect an iPad 2G within 2010.

Q: Does the iPad have GPS?
A: Yes. However, the WiFi-only iPad has a Digital Compass for it’s Location Services.

Q: Does the iPad have Cover Flow (like the iPhone/iPod touch)?
A: No.

Q: Can the 10W Power Adapter included with the iPad be used to charge your iPhone/iPod touch?
A: Yes, according to the Apple documents included with the adapter.

Q: Does the iPad come with Apple Stickers in the box?
A: Yes.

Q: Does the iPad come with a microfiber cleaning cloth in the box?
A: No.

Q: Are eBooks readable (in iBook) direct sunlight?
A: Yes.

Q: Can iTunes LP or ‘Extra Content’ sync with the iPad?
A: At this point, no.

Q: Can you invert the colors on the iPad (for accessibility)?
A: Yes, via Settings.

Q: Can you convert PDF’s into a format readable by iBooks?
A: Yes,you need some software to help.


Many fans of the Apple iPhone have waited from a number of years for the Apple Tablet. Each announcement there was hope for the tablet and at last it has actually arrived and the iPad is here. Today, the uber-fans for Apple were put out of their misery as the iPad was announced to enormous fanfare. The iPad is the latest thinking in Multi-Touch technology, which gives users the attractive touch screen experience now on a much larger display. The iPad is far thinner and lighter than a laptop or netbook, but has the benefit of a larger screen than the iPhone.

At its foundation, the iPad features totally re-written applications to showcase the usability of this fantastic new product. In addition to this, it will be able to run pretty much all of the applications available at the app store. A SDK is being released to developers, which means that a large amount of applications are perhaps going to explode on to the market over the next few months. There are some accessories that will be available for this new product from launch.

Firstly, as with many Apple products iPad is beautifully designed, and consequently you want to ensure that you protect it fully. The case becoming available will do that you needs and also this is an iPad which has a touch keyboard, but for people who want the traditional keyboard experience a docking station with keyboard will be made available. Apple is once again on a winner with this new product, and it will be a real shift to this kind of device in the market. It’s another great jump forward in the technology world, courtesy of Apple computers.

One thing that many are paying attention on its operating system that it runs. Is it running a nude down OSX or something else? Those who were hoping to have a small tablet computer that was similar to your OSX operating system might be a bit let down and the iPad is using a version of the iPhone’s operating system. Essentially it’s a huge iPhone or more correctly iPad Touch since there is no phone feature.

The huge problem is that there is no multithreading technology. This means that your $600+ tablet computer can only run one application at a time just like your iPhone. For some who like multitasking while using a computer this is a big let down. Even the cheapest sub $300 netbooks running Linux can handle multiple applications at one time and that hardware is quite a bit less powerful than what the iPad has.

One can expect though since this is the first version. The wish from customers for multitasking through multiple applications will certainly push Apple to come with a solution. If not, it’s probable that someone will come up with a hack for the device. iPad won’t have as much problems as it is with the iPhone and there is no chance of losing the phone capability.


IPad is a new revolutionary device released by Apple and it’s a mix of the iPhone to Apple, Apple iTouch, and a full notebook or a laptop. Using the touch screen you can use the Internet for research applications along with the audio and video features by this new Apple iPad device. In recent years Tablet PC Apple was presented at the press conference for Apple, where many people have seen the recent outbreak of Apple. It is the same as the Apple iPhone but some visitors’ waits to the features on the iPad tablet latest version of Apple.

At the time of release the new IPAD presented many people refer to this as the updated version of Apple iPhone and Apple iTouch. So the users of iPhone and iTouch want to know the latest features of new Apple IPAD. The best features of this version that I like most as an iPad Lover is the battery Apple iPad about 10 hours with one battery charge will last 30 days in standby mode.

The iPad does everything most people do on their computers every day but the average user needs vast amounts of storage or processing power, they want to browse the web, watch a movie and send emails etc and Apple is to be believed that the iPad does all these things better than a computer.  When you’ve an Apple iPad, the technology that is included using your device permits one to zoom in on the Safari webpages and see them quite clearly. Just tap the useful Multi-Touch touchscreen with your finger and it is possible to see your preferred webpages the way you want to see them at your new iPad version.

Expandable memory is not an option with the X6 however a generous 32GB of internal memory provides plenty of storage for media files, contacts and files of Wi-Fi database. RAM is 128MB and a variety of connectivity options include class32 GPRS and class32 EDGE. Internet connection is provided in by HSDPA at speeds of up to 3.6Mbps and Wi-Fi access lets users take advantage of various locations around the country because the Bluetooth version 2.0 is installed as standard allowing file transfer between compatible Bluetooth devices.

People will get many features of IPhone and ITouch form different devices with higher specs and lower prices – but that doesn’t mean a thing better then iPad because it did exactly what people needed perfectly, millions of people have chosen the iPad over more powerful devices for the same reason.

The combination of powerful applications and hardware X6’s operating system is symbian series 60 combined with a powerful RAM 11 434 processor, the X6 is a very capable iPad. Other included features are an organizer, photo editor, voice command/dial and T9 predictive text input etc.


Apple has just announced the looming release of the iPad, a touch screen device that could revolutionize the electronics industry. Apple says the Touch was meant mainly to present typical iPad features, not to replicate the iPhone, and it included the Web browser only so users could get onto Wi-Fi to use the mobile music store in certain places that required a log-in screen.

However, maybe it won’t but there is already an extremely bi-partisan view when it comes to liking the new iPad device. Here is a quick overview of what it will be all about. The iPad is essentially a moveable entertainment system. It allows you to watch movies, read ebooks and news stories, play games, listen to music, and also send email. It is sort of a souped up version of the iPod Touch, apart from a significantly larger display. With its full-color 9.7-inch screen, it matches the size of the Amazon Kindle DX (one of the largest-screened ebook readers at present on the market). The iPad weighs 1.5 pounds and, according to Apple, has 12 hours of battery life. The iPad can run most App Store apps, and its interface is similar to that of the iPod, so it’ll be an easy tool to use if you already have some familiarity with Apple’s latest products. If you like the iPod Touch and iPhone, you must like the iPad.

However, there is an additional feature that lets it act like a new type of ebook reader as well and now Apple has joined the battle of the eBook Readers. The iPad will allow you to read, download, and purchase publications and books in full color. That means you can read your favorite magazines and publications within full color. Like earlier iPads, the Touch is stylish and capable, and works smoothly with Apple’s free iTunes software for Windows and Macintosh PCs, as well as with its computer-based online iTunes Store, which sells far more downloaded songs and TV shows than any other legal outlet. This doesn’t mean that anyone in the market for an ebook reader will automatically select the iPad, though. The iPad kind of makes ebook readers on the market look ridiculous; however, they are totally different devices. IPads are computers that can dual as an ebook reader. It may be a tough sell to the person who just wants an ebook reader to spend the extra money for a “fantastic device”.

Getting to view all your videos, read all your books, listens to all your music, and play with all your games and apps. IPad will win several of fans. You can also download stuff with Wi-Fi connectivity; however the 3G capability is not available yet on the devices. In fact the iPad will work while others have failed. The touch screen tablet PC is not a new thing and In fact, many companies have failed in the past trying to make profit on these. In spite of these downsides, the Touch is a great media player, and the iPad remains the best end-to-end portable solution for playing and purchasing music and video.