iPad

iPad

Definition

• An iPad is a tablet PC designed by Apple Inc.
• The iPad features a 9.7-inch touch screen that users can interact with directly through finger strokes. 
• This portable device can be used for browsing the Web, listening to music, watching movies, reading e-books and playing games, among other things. 
• The most notable features of the iPad are its vibrant display, long battery life (it can play a 10-hour video nonstop), and massive number of applications. 
• The device is also equipped with environmental sensors such as an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor and a magnetometer. 
• iPad applications can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.
• iPads run the the Apple iOS, a mobile operating system that is also used for the company's iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV and similar mobile devices. 

Uses of iPads

1. Surf the Internet 

• iPad is the best way to experience the web. 
• View whole pages in portrait or landscape on the large Multi-Touch screen. 
• And let your fingers do the surfing. You can sync your bookmarks from your Mac or PC, and add even more right from your iPad. 
• Besides, MobileMe keeps your Safari bookmarks in sync on your iPad, iPhone, Mac, and PC - wirelessly and automatically. 
• So no matter where you go, you'll always have the most up-to-date information at hand. 

2. E-mail

• It's ideal for checking e-mail and sending short e-mails, especially when you're on the go. 
• There's nothing like the Mail app on iPad. 
• With a split-screen view and expansive onscreen keyboard, it lets you see and touch your email in ways you never could before. 

3. Recipe book

• The iPad is the world's biggest cookbook. 
• It's great to have in the kitchen with you when you need to follow a recipe since it takes up much less space than a laptop, especially since it sits perfectly in a cookbook stand. There are many great recipe websites, plus there are many free apps related to recipes and cooking, like epicurious. 

4. Photo storage and viewing

• The iPad is great for storing and viewing your photos because of the large display and the way that you can flip easily from one photo to the next, and jump between folders with ease. 
• Tips: If you want to transfer photos from computer to your iPad, we recommend you this iPad Transfer. 

5. E-reader

• With the new iPad. you can access all of the books on Amazon, just like a Kindle, but the display is much bigger. 
• You can view your book in portrait or landscape, and the way the pages flip is awesome - you flip it with your finger and it looks just like a real book. 

6. Music

• The big, beautiful iPad display lets you browse your music collection by song, artist, album, genre, or composer with the touch of a finger.
• See your music as full-size album art. Flip through all your albums and tap to choose what you want to hear. iPad makes music look as good as it sounds. 

7. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) i.e. Skype

• The iPad has a speaker and built-in microphone so it's ideal for making phone calls over the Internet, as long as you don't mind not having the video feature. 

8. Games

• It's great for playing simple little games. 
• There are many free gaming applications for the iPad already. 

9. Movies

• Great for using on airplanes or even at the gym, the iPad has a big screen and is great for watching films, especially when compared with a cell phone or an iPod. 
• If you want to watch your DVD or videos on iPad, here is ipad converter site . 

10. Weather & News

• Apart from e-mail and Internet, this is probably what the iPad is most used for at our house. 
• There are plenty of great apps for quick news and weather reports at your fingertips, many of which you can customize to your own interests.