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The iPad is a mobile computing device, but not a PC. Its interface works through screen gestures, not mouse clicks, and while it has Wi-Fi, it has no DVD slot or traditional USB ports. It excels at multimedia, has two built-in cameras and supports traditional Web and email. Knowing its functions can help you decide if the iPad is right for your business needs.
The iPad functions as a complete media center, including a photo and video organizer and music player. IPads available as of September 2012 have up to 64 GB of flash memory, capable of storing thousands of photos, days of music and dozens of high-definition movies. Software available through the App Store performs sophisticated editing for videos and photos taken with the iPad's high-definition camera; other apps serve as portable music studios, sequencing, mixing, editing and applying effects to audio files. In addition, you can use the iPad to read electronic editions of thousands of books, magazines and newspapers. The "Newsstand" app receives subscriptions of electronic periodicals automatically.
The built-in Safari browser and editions of Chrome, Firefox and Opera from the App Store give the iPad complete Web-browsing capabilities. Its large 9.7-inch diagonal screen size displays pages clearly; swiping and pinching finger gestures simplify scrolling through content. Web browsers on the iPad are full-featured applications, including multiple tabs, favorites, browsing history and automatic pop-up blockers. Safari includes a built-in "Reader" function that automatically simplifies article pages, removing ads and other graphical clutter and presenting you with easy-to-read content.
Text messaging and email apps for the iPad connect with your personal and business accounts and help organize your electronic correspondence. The email app interfaces with standard Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, or SMTP, email accounts, Microsoft Exchange, Apple's iCloud and others. You can set the iPad up as an email hub, managing messages from several accounts in one place. The app has a built-in document viewer for attachments such as PDFs, PowerPoint, Excel and Word files and other types in addition to JPEG, GIF and TIFF graphics. The "Messages" app, included as part of the iPad's standard software, works through the standard Short Messaging Service, or SMS, services as well as Apple's own iMessage system. If the sender and receiver both have iPhones, iPads or iPod Touch devices, iMessage routes texts through the Internet, saving credits on your mobile service plan.
The iPad offers many apps for the mobile professional, including calendars, productivity managers and maps. The "Calendar" app includes alarms to remind you of appointments, and can share a group calendar through Microsoft Exchange and other services. Dozens of applications available through the App Store help you plan trips, track flights, hail taxis and communicate in foreign languages.
Internet-based social media are becoming more important by the day to businesses, as they keep you in touch with your customers and offer sophisticated ways to promote products and services. The iOS operating system that runs the iPad integrates with Twitter accounts, letting you post messages, photos and videos easily. The "Facebook" app, available as a free download, updates your Facebook account with text and pictures.
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The iPad is a touchscreen tablet PC made by Apple. The original iPad debuted in 2010. Apple has four iPad product lines: iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro. All models are available in a variety of colors. They run Apple iPadOS mobile operating system (OS) and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The latest models support 5G cellular service.
These portable devices provide a more substantial computer device than a smartphone; however, they don't come with all the features and capabilities of a laptop. They are easy to use and have Apple's highly optimized hardware and software that the company designs and updates.
IPads include a central processing unit, memory, display, and back and front cameras. They run iPadOS, Apple's iOS version for the iPad; have a graphic touchscreen display; support cellular service; and have a microphone, speaker and connectors such as USB-C. Users power on the device, log in and launch the desired applications.
IPad apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. As with any mobile device, battery life is an important factor when using an iPad. The device's power management has steadily improved with each new generation.
Convenience and ease of use are two important attributes of the iPad. Like all tablets, iPads are light and mobile compared with laptop computers. The latest iPad models range from 1.05 pounds for the 10th-generation iPad Air to 1.28 pounds for the iPad Pro 13-inch (M4). Mac laptops range in weight from 2.8 to 4.7 pounds. Apple has also increasingly focused on making the device as thin as possible. The iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) is only 5.1 mm thick.
Users can carry the iPad and launch it virtually anywhere, so long as the battery is sufficiently charged. Access to wireless networks increases the device's convenience as does access to just about any website on the internet, especially social media sites.
Messaging, photography and video creation are all easily done on iPads. Models with a large screen, such as the iPad Pro, are recommended for business and enhanced graphics and video projects. The Apple Pencil is a useful tool for graphics activities.
An iPad is a versatile device that can be used for various purposes. In business environments, people with mobile jobs, such as delivery and repair personnel and on-site customer service representatives, are more likely to use tablets. IPads provide many useful functions while on the move and are easy to use. Users may be more apt to use a laptop or desktop system in an office setting, but iPads can work as an alternate laptop when needed.
IPads are tablets that use Apple iPadOS and are marketed by Apple. Other vendors' tablets run different OSes, such as Android, Google ChromeOS and Microsoft Windows. Tablets available from other vendors include the Amazon Fire, Microsoft Surface, Samsung Galaxy and Lenovo Tab.
I lost my iPad this afternoon. The moment I realized I went to my iMac, signed into Mobile Me and selected the 'find my iPad' control. According to the blue dot, my iPad was in the middle of the street in front of my office. Okay, went to look in my office but it wasn't there. Several hours later I hit the button on ME again and I got a large gray circle of where it could be, but no blue dot. I waited. I just tried it again and the blue dot is IN MY HOME. Now I'm flustered. Before I lost it, the battery was at 10%. I'm g u e s s i g that when the battery goes completely flat that ME goes to it's last point of origin? Could that be right? Is there a way I can be sure that the blue dot is correctly telling me where the iPad is? Is the function known to be accurate?
Find My iPad, like all of the location functions on the iDevices is fairly accurate, particularly if you get the blue dot (as opposed to the gray circular area), but it does sometimes get off a bit. When you go to Find My iPad at me.com, does it indicate that your iPad has been located? If it can't find it (because it's off or not connected to a network), it should tell you it couldn't be found. If it does locate it, have you tried using the "play a sound" function to make the iPad beep? Maybe it really is in your home?
ME says that it's found the iPad. I have tried repeatedly to sound the alarm (and I keep the volume on full), so unless the battery has died the sound has gone off with a message asking whoever can see it to call me at the telephone number I provided.
The thing I'm afraid of is that someone in my building (I live in an apartment) might have it. But this is Japan and people here are super honest -- I've never had something stolen. Just in case, the last time I sounded the alarm I went on the balcony to listen for it and there was no sound. Battery off is my best guess.
The blue dot is on the map, indicating its location. What I'm referring to is the column on the left side of the screen labeled Devices. A green dot would indicate that the service has located the device. A red dot would show that it couldn't be located. This would be the way to know whether you're seeing current location or old location.
So that means the data is correct and it's somewhere in the building or that it's showing the last place it was before it powered down? I'm guessing the former from what you said. I can't imagine someone stealing it. I guess I should go to speak with the manager to see if someone turned it in tomorrow.
Happy ending: I got a knock on my door before I left for work this morning with my iPad in hand. I had sent a message with my name and address and the person knew to take it to my apartment. Very cool. Very Japan.
Great news. I just wanted point out that your 3G model is going to provide more accurate location information than a Wi-Fi only unit because it can receive GPS signals. The MotionX GPS Lite app will provide a number for accuracy for those curious.
Recently I installed iPadOS public beta and bought an external third party keyboard. The spacebar of the keyboard does not work properly on some applications including the native email app. When I clicked on the spacebar, it inputs newline instead of space. Also, I noticed I can input space by clicking on shift+spacebar or alt+spacebar.
Same issue here. I'm wondering if it's specific to 3rd party keyboards (vs Apple's Smart Keyboard Folio)? I've also tried with multiple (non-Apple) bluetooth keyboards.
Hope this will be resolved in the final release.