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This may sound like a fair amount of data, but anything more than checking email and occasional web-browsing will easily exceed this.ĭata Plan Option Two: Unlimited for $29.99 a month.Īlso with these plans, AT&T is throwing in free Wi-Fi at hotspots. Additionally, all 3G models are unlocked and use GSM micro-SIMS to permit possible use with other wireless carriers.ĭata Plan Option One: 250 MB per month for $14.99. Offered through AT&T, these plans are pre-paid with no contracts and can be canceled at any time. But the 3G models require monthly data plans that are activated via the iPad.

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Wireless Connectivity and Data PlansĪll models have Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology. There's no reason for the browser to be so basic, the iPad could probably handle a full-fledged browser just fine, it's not a cellphone. It'll get the job done but for someone who's used to all the add-ons for Firefox it's quite a big step back. The other downer is that there's not much for bells and whistles and customization with the browser. And there's Netflix subscriptions, of course.

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I'm sure some apps will come to the rescue there's already one for ABC where you can watch some of their TV shows for free. You won't be able to watch videos from Hulu or anywhere else that uses Flash for videos. The biggest drawback with the web browser is that there's no support for Flash, so browsing is somewhat half-assed. Hold down on a hyperlink at a box pops up showing the link's url along with open and copying options. Double tap a column to zoom in for a closer look, or you can custom zoom by moving two fingers outward at once. Perusing the web with a smaller screen works better than you'd think. There's a history and bookmarks menu, along with a search box for Google or Yahoo. You can have up to 9 windows open at one time. The iPad's built-in Safari web browser works quite well and is relatively fast, most sites load in just a few seconds using Wi-Fi. Most laptops and netbooks only get 2-4 hours, so that's a major plus. Some reviewers have gotten upwards of 12 hours of video playback. Apple claims the battery will last for up to 10 hours of constant video use, and that seems about right by my experience.

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The iPad's long battery life is what makes it so versatile as a portable device. Overall I'd say glare is not much of an issue indoors. When you turn the brightness down to a lower setting reflections and fingerprints are more apparent.

Reflections and fingerprints are more noticeable in brighter light or when the background color is dark, but both are pretty much unnoticeable indoors with the brightness turned up. The screen isn't all that great in direct sunlight outdoors, but it can get the job done-it's better than my laptop. One I've already learned is that the iPad can take screenshots if you press the power button and the home button at the same time. Sometimes on-screen tasks are unclear so you have to tap on things to experiment I'm sure I'm unaware of some nifty shortcuts. Interacting with the screen is intuitive and easy to learn if you haven't used an Apple touchscreen before, which I haven't. The screen is surprisingly clear at most angles (178° viewing angle according to Apple's website), much better than my LCD computer and TV screens. Colors are bright and vibrant, and blacks are dark and don't have that weird color that most LCD screens have. The iPad's 9.7-inch LED multi-touch screen is by far its strongest point. The back gets slightly warm, not uncomfortable at all. It's amazing how cool the iPad stays when using it for several hours at a time, even when streaming videos and running high-energy apps. Holding it with two hands is very comfortable for reading and such, and your thumbs can easily turn pages. Holding it one-handed in landscape mode feels more secure, as the weight is more evenly distributed this way.

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