Apple iPad has Early Problems
The Apple iPad launched this April 3 in the United States. Despite the official worldwide release of the tablet not due until April 24, many Apple fans outside of the US have already ordered devices from America and have had it shipped.
Some local UK buyers of the iPad have found out that despite the impressive hardware on the iPad, making full use of its features is still limited as it is unable to access iTunes and app content. It seems like Apple has blocked out all iPads from their web services until the official launch of the tablet. While having a fake US account helps, users will still need a US based credit card to purchase apps.
Anyway, aside from the little region locking issue, Apple has more pressing matters to attend to in regards to dealing with iPad related issues.
The Cupertino based company has already addressed an issue that has been bothering many of the device’s early buyers –WiFi connectivity. It turns out that the iPad has problems connecting to routers that use dual band technology. While the situation can be fixed by changing the router settings, connecting to a public hotspot can prove to be more troublesome. The bottom line here is that Apple should come out with a patch.
A new issue regarding the device has also been recently brought up. This time, users are complaining about the iPad being prone to overheating. While the experiences of users are different, there are enough accounts of overheating problems to know that at least some units really do shut down even under normal use.
No word yet from Apple on when the first official patches and fixes will come out, but many iPad owners are already considering returning their devices dues to lack of usability.
Read more about the Apple iPad and its’ problems at Macworld UK.
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