On the books however expected to decide

Just released in the United States, the iPad is in the back in France, where it should go out on 24 April. We however already have the test. First observation: the screen is up to the expectation. Approximately six times larger than that of the iPhone, it is the main advantage of the iPad. Accordingly, it could take off all a series of uses little adapted to the iPhone. Thus, the Apple Tablet marks a real evolution in the field of video. It is unthinkable anymore to watch a whole movie on the device. Provided that the video is of good quality. If YouTube has optimized its site for the iPad, some videos are still disappointing on a WYSIWYG. On trailers in high definition, on the other hand, the difference is real. And you already imagine a HD screen on the next version of the tablet... Attention, however: the traces of fingers are still visible on the iPhone. Another use that could take off: Office Automation. The virtual keyboard facilitates the use of word processing, especially mode landscape, and Apple iWork applications, sold to the unit ($9.99), are expected to exceed those recorded on iPhone sales.

From the height media apps

The iPad was particularly expected by the publishing sector. There also, he is disappointed. Optimized applications developed by certain media are successes. Can be reported that of the "Wall Street Journal", which proposes an Edition updated in real time including in the articles the photo slideshows and videos. On the books, however, expected to decide. Extended read, the use of the iPad is probably lower than that of readers using digital ink technology, for example. And supply Apple rest for the time being significantly less than the Kindle.

Analysts had relied on an iPad can develop into true video game console. They do are probably not far the truth. The size of the screen and accelerometer (which allows to play following the movements of the player), the possibilities are already higher than some portable consoles.

Finally, test, none of the reported bugs since the launch of the iPad Saturday, the United States and the United Kingdom, were noted. The signal of the Wi - Fi connection has thus remained stable and the battery load is performed without problem (battery which, moreover, is rather well - Apple claims an autonomy of 10 hours in connection Wi - Fi).

Or port USB or Webcam

Boundaries appear, however. In the first place at the level of connectivity. It would have liked a USB port (for connecting an external hard disk for example), but Apple is betting for a fully wireless (Ethernet port nor step) and end apparatus. On the other hand, can connect devices in Bluetooth (keyboard). It will also add essential accessories: foot, if it is prolonged use - it weighs 680 grams-, and a shell or a cover to protect it. Accessories that make up the final price. Another lack: the lack of camera and Webcam.

As with the first iPhone, these absences can always be offset by some applications. This is the case of "A Camera for iPad" and "Camera B for iPhone", which allow, if it is also equipped with the telephone of Apple, take control of the camera of the iPhone via the iPad, and then store the photos in the tablet. But the main lesson of this first hand consideration could be the dependence of the iPad to its content. It will take the Tablet from Apple of optimized applications and not the simple copy of what is being done on iPhone. For the moment, it is still far from being the case.

Competition with the iPhone

Finally, a last problem could arise. When you turn the iPad and it resumes its iPhone, the screen really small. What drop some uses on his phone, such as Internet browsing or video This would be a collateral damage that was not provided, the all-knowing Apple boss Steve Jobs.

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