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The iPad Guide: Information, Tips and Help for the iPad

The Apple iPad

Are you ready for the Apple iPad? Or are you still trying to decide whether or not to buy an iPad? This iPad guide will go over some of the key features of Apple's long-awaited tablet computer, including some frequently asked questions about the iPad. The iPad guide also includes helpful articles and tips on how to get the most out of the iPad.

The iPad Guide: Key Features

  • 9.6 inches long, 7.5 inches wide, .5 inches thick and weighs only 1.5 pounds
  • 8.7 inch IPS display with multi-touch sensors
  • 1 GHz Apple A4 System-on-a-Chip
  • Supports 16 to 64 GB Storage
  • Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
  • Includes accelerometer, compass, speaker, microphone
  • Compatible with all iPhone apps

More details on the iPad

The iPad Guide: Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We got answers. There have been so many rumors swirling about over the past few years about the iPad that it can sometimes be hard to distinguish fact from fiction. Here's a few of the basics:

Can the iPad multitask? No. It will support push notification, but can't run two third-party programs at the same time.

Does the iPad support Adobe Flash? No. Apple prefers websites to use HTML 5 standards for playing video.

How fast is the iPad? The estimated speed of the iPad is that it will run applications about twice as fast as the iPhone 3GS. That should be plenty fast enough for most apps.

What is the iPad's screen resolution? 1024x768 pixels and able to run 720p HD video.

Can I use my iPhone data connection with the iPad? No, the iPhone cannot tether to the iPad.

More frequently asked questions

The iPad Guide: Getting the most out of your iPad

Want to get the most out of your iPad? The iPad excels at browsing the web from the comfort of your couch, reading eBooks from a variety of eReaders and watching video. It also runs all iPhone applications and the list of iPad-specific versions is growing daily.

12 Must-Have iPad Apps
Ready to read iPad eBooks? Don't forget these apps!
The iPad dock and wireless keyboard is the best iPad dock solution
A guide to Apple iPad accessories

The iPad Guide: Tips and Helpful Guides

Need to know how to take a screenshot? Want to know how to extend your battery life? These helpful iPad guides will give you some useful tips on how to make the most efficient use of your iPad.

How to save iPad battery life
Pad keyboard shortcuts, tips and tricks
How to take a screenshot on the iPad

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Daniel is a freelance writer and programmer who has followed technology since the days of the Commodore Vic-20. In addition to his work for Examiner.com, Daniel also writes about Web Trends for About.com. Feel free to follow Daniel on Twitter or shoot him an email.

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