Most Apple users have very high expectations from the company whenever a new device is launched. This is especially relevant in the high technology world of today where the aim is a PC in your palm which is easy to use whenever and wherever you need it. The recently launched iPad has many additional features that can classify it a definite upgrade of the iPhone, however some key characteristics of the iPad made me wonder if it is really worth it.
Firstly, it has no USB ports. This means that no additional hardware or extra data storage device has been designed to go with this new device. Furthermore, even though optional data plans and 3G access is offered, AT&T is still the only data plan that iPad users can use which is the case for iPhone users as well.
After purchasing a device that costs a lot more than a laptop, one would expect that they can access and use at a minimum of two applications at the same time. The iPad only allows you to use one application at a time. For instance if you are surfing the web you will not be able to use any word processing programs. This is a drawback for people who wish to have a palm pc and refer to information on the web while writing research papers, articles and so forth.
While this innovation is great for people basically looking for an electronic book that also has additional capabilities such as surfing the web and other application such as videos, pictures, music, a touch screen, Wi-Fi connectivity and so forth, the iPad is a great catch and worth spending on. On the other hand, if you want a device for professional usage and work related things, the switch from an iPhone to an iPad may not be worth it.
There’s a new buzz in town. A product so hot it has become an overnight sensation. Long before its release, people are queuing in their minds to get their own piece. The technology market can’t wait to get their hands on this new gadget.
Blogs, YouTube videos, product reviews, articles, and forums are rich with comments, feedback, and insights about this tablet computer also viewed as a supersized iPhone with its 9.7-inch screen. Apple fans have mixed emotions of love and hate for this newest addition to the Apple portfolio. However, I would be quick to say that people who exclaim, “I want it now!” outnumber those whose expectations were not met.
So, what is this latest craze? Welcome the Apple iPad.
Luckily for you who are probably salivating (in a good way) for an iPad, you don’t have to wait for another month when it goes on sale. You can be an iPad tester now and forgo the crazy lines come its release date. More importantly, forget about spending your cash. You can get a free iPad just for being an iPad tester.
Some companies are giving out free iPads as promotional items or prizes. But come on, your odds of winning against millions of other participants is not so good. You would have to rely on pure luck. Testing the iPad on the other hand, would give you a much better chance. True, you have to exert more effort like providing feedback, making sure the applications work correctly on all of Apple devices, and even thinking of suggestions for improvement for the product and its marketing. That’s the work of a product tester.
Think of the end game though and that would be motivation enough. You don’t need to burn a hole in your pocket just to have your own tablet computer. Plus, you get to use an iPad before the rest of the world.
Think about it. This is your chance to get an iPad for the cost of not a single penny. Moreover, the fun of testing such an anticipated product is priceless. Go ahead…puff out your chest now like a proud mother hen.