9 iPad misses

After three years Apple is back to what it is known to be best at -- launch new product. The computing giant launched iPad, a sleek table that aims to revolutionise the publishing business the same way as Apple iPod transformed the music industry and iPhone transformed the telecom industry.

But can iPad really do what iPod and iPhone could in their respective domains? While there are many who are going gaga over Apple's new launch and see it as a disruptive technology. There are others who are cautious and apprehensive.

The critics are lamenting the absence of some features which they feel are basic for any product of iPad's category. So what is it that is missing from Apple's big launch?

1. One big miss in Apple iPad is camera. Lack of camera seems disappointing especially since the device is said to be somewhere between a smart phone and laptop. And in today's smart phones presence of camera seems almost default.

Lack of camera means there is no option to video chat or even do video-conferencing. 

2. With iPad coming in 16, 32 and 64 GB versions, storage seems big. But still extra storage is always welcome. And with no SD card support that option is not available.

3. Another big miss is absence of Flash support. With a screen as big as 9.7 inches, Flash support is surely to be missed.

As surfing the Web without Flash is not same. The `big, empty video boxes in the middle of a page' that will appear are sure to disappoint. People won't be able to access miniclip, play farmville, watch ESPN or Hulu.

In iPhone 3GS too when users browse through Web pages with Adobe Flash, it displays empty spaces with missing icons.

4. Multitasking seems to be becoming a computing norm, with even mobile OSes offering it. However, there is no multitasking option in iPad's OS. This means for example users can't listen to FM while they surf the Web, or switch back and forth between Facebook at Twitter, or write an email while talking on a VOIP call.

5. Analysts feel that a 4:3 aspect ratio may be just perfect for using iPhone apps in full screen mode. However, a similar aspect ratio may not be as good for media. Especially since the digital world is rapidly moving to widescreen formats. 

6. Being touted as a 'Kindle killer' by many, Apple iPad is not exactly that. For, Apple iPad lacks the advantages of a digital ink and paper which are considered to be integral parts of an e-reader.

7. There is no facility for HDMI output in iPad. This means users will not be able to view HD videos on a large TV screen even if they have downloaded the same from iTunes. 

8. The design may seem just seamless. But, you may find it too seamless when you will figure out the number of adapters you would require with it. Apple iPad has no USB ports reportedly. So, whatever you want to use with it camera, printer or even a USB, you would need an adapter for it.

9. If you are among those who loves trying new applications, iPad is surely not for you. As in ipad you can download applications only from Apple's AppStore. iPad doesn’t allow users to download any apps other than from the App Store! 

So, iPad with the huge buzz is not upto the expectation of the users? Steve, you got many thing right but some how missed out so many things, it's surprising!!