Ma and Pa's Blog

So far on the iPad:

Safari web browsing (without flash support).

Photo storage and display — excellent for browsing and slideshows.

PDF files read well.

iBook very cool.  Also available is free Kindle reader.

Skype works for voice calls (no camera).

iTunes works, of course.

Tutorial video from apple.com stalled frequently?  YouTube OK.

Netflix streaming works.

No file browser nor printing interface.  

Mail app configs easily for Gmail.

Games — tried only a couple.  Could be good.  Arcade graphics & sound.

Pandora works.

Maps cool for directions — driving and transit (no transit for Akron).

Location service detects gps location when turned on.

No multitasking, so no music while you surf or work, or play. CORRECTION: iTunes can play in background. Pandora can’t.

Touch typing possible, but not as fast yet as regular-size keyboard.  Requires swaps between letter and number/symbol layouts while typing.  Optional wireless keyboard is $70.

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