iPad Over-hyped?

Filed in archive Quick introduction , Technology on March 19, 2010

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Apple's newest accessory was excitedly chattered about all over the internet. Unfortunately, they may be over hyped the release. After Steve Job's unveiling of the iPad, a number of bloggers went from pleased to chilly. The expected success of Apple may teeter on a few new doubts.

Issues brought up about the new iPad:
• Too much like an iPhone on steroids. There's discussing that function and usability has been reduced to that of a hyped-up iPhone, or a dumbed down computer, not a true notebook.
• Scammers are using apple iPad searches and pre-order sites to con fans.
• Halting software innovation.
• Less security and encryption. This means the iPad could be more vulnerable to hacks and viruses.
• No USB ports. It seems kinda silly that they left that off.
• Multitasking. Like many smartphones the iPad doesn't allow more than one program to run at a time. This has been the appeal for computers, even netbooks or notebooks have this function.

For all its fanfare, the iPad certainly seems to contain some glaring problems. As speculation about the iPad continues, we have to wonder what the future of notebook computers and even cell phones will be. These questions will be more clear after the release. iPad will be released in the UK at around £300 on March 28th. The iPad claims to have a US only release starting sometime in March.