Decoding the iPad – We Answer Your Questions about iPad Technology
Apple set up some pretty high expectations with its promise of a “revolutionary and magical” device. Based on our experience and most reviews the iPad meets many of its lofty expectations. iPad is the first mobile device that comes close to being a laptop replacement. Understanding the internals becomes important to either help troubleshoot your iPad or make a decision about whether to buy one. In the last article in our iPad F AQ series we tackle the most common questions about the technology running Cupertino’s game-changing tablet. Can iPad sync with my computer wirelessly? Unfortunately, Apple still is not really strong at syncing data through the cloud. That is unless you spend up to $99 for its MobileMe service, which provides push e-mail, contacts, and calendar events. Its best feature is Find My iPhone, which allows you to locate and remotely wipe a phone in case it goes missing. (Not like that hasn’t happened lately ). Unless you really want the security features, I would recommend using Google Sync , which does the exact same thing with your e-mail, contacts, and calendar as MobileMe does, except it’s free. Getting music and videos onto the iPad must be done through iTunes, which sometimes feels counter-intuitive given that it is such a powerful device—yet must be hooked up to a PC or Mac from time to time. For all the talk about the iPad being a “computer for everyone,” it is still tied to the traditional desktop. (…) Read the rest of Decoding the iPad – We Answer Your Questions about iPad Technology All App Reviews © AppCraver.com, 2010. | Decoding the iPad – We Answer Your Questions about iPad Technology | Best iPad Apps | Best Free Apps
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