What’s Your #1 iPad Question?
By Harry McCracken | Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:25 pm
I’m not the only person with lingering questions about the iPad, and there are far more than 25 things left about it that aren’t entirely clear. So I asked my Twitter pals–I’m @harrymccracken there–what their #1 remaining question was. I got lots of good responses. If you’ve got answers, or informed speculation, or even more questions, please dive in…
@maguay
Will iPad OS updates be free like iPhone or paid like iTouch?
@maguay
Oh, also, Does the iPad signal the end of traditional Mac OS X? Will Macs run iPhone OS in the future? Seems possiable...
@will_blake
How is the search-from-webpage/screen keyboard interaction? Does the keyboard get in the way of scrolling the results?
@GIJoeHole
My question is when can I use the #iPad as the worlds best home theater remote? $999 for a remote like: http://bit.ly/cXrdPx
@wwwendyyy
Why doesn't it sync wirelessly? It's 2010, and your plugging this 10-inch device into your 13-inch macbook to sync?
@andy_giefer
visually, it looks great for movies, games and music. But what about sound? Good external audio or earbuds?
@pratikvats
Why didn't Apple just include iWork for free as pre-loaded apps on the iPad? Don't think it'd lose them much money.
@yawdamper
#1 question is can you tether the ipad to your iPhone and use your phones Internet connection?
@os4k
my #1: will the iPad display PDF's ?
(Harry says: Yes.)
@justinjwilliams
can it function as a scanner and will there be an optional document feeder? Will our pockets get bigger next season? :-
@MrRraC
the iPhone supports MS Exchange well, how about the iPad?
@mollywood
Who in god's name is this thing for?
@Stanitarium
will more devs embrace HTML5 (eg Google Voice) for iPad in lieu of App Store approvals?
@Greymarch
The iPad clearly crosses into other techs/gadgets. Which gadget/tech do you think it affects the most?
@cfarivar
Q: If I already have an iPhone and a MacBook (Pro), why should I get an iPad?
@russellbuckley
can you make VoIP calls?
@jalvear
I'm interested in knowing about Apple's new chip used in the iPad. Is Apple in the chip business now? Or is it outsourced
(Harry says: They designed it–I assume someone else manufactures it.)
@justinflood
heres one. How do you PRINT those iWork docs from the iPad. Do you need to transfer to laptop or will it connect directly?
(Harry says: I asked about this. You can create PDFs, then transfer them via e-mail or computer sync for printing from your PC or Mac.)
@dpowensj
How long until it adds flash to mobile safari
@the_pc_doc
What's the deal with this A4 processor?
@spencerchen
Q: Why? (I have a smartphone, I have a notebook) #1
@schofieldchris
Question: Why no flash support, again?
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January 28th, 2010 at 8:33 am
When is this going to leave the coffee table?
http://agcrazylegs.blogspot.com/2010/01/ipad-its-coffee-table-book-of-computers.html
January 28th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Question : Can I put hand-written notes on a document (word, pdf or other) as with the IRex Iliad?
January 28th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Question : Do I need a Mac Computer to reach the I-Pad full potential?
I-Pad…what a bad name by the way.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:59 am
How long before it’s jailbroken?
January 29th, 2010 at 8:08 am
i heard it was unlocked out of the box, it just requires the micro sms so curently you could only use at&t, and in the future t-mobile, but you cant use verizon or sprint due to different technologies
July 4th, 2011 at 4:45 am
There are not many other mobile devices that let you watch Netflix movies on a handheld device. Obviously, you can on laptops, but they take forever to boot up and are considerably less graceful in use.
August 10th, 2011 at 6:08 am
What can I use in place of Flashplayer ? I tried using a application Shutter fly and I need Flash player. Help I have I-Pad #1