iPad Review - For Business People

Should you be using the iPad for your business? Can the iPad give you a competitive edge in your business or IT department? Does it really help you organize and utilize data better?

Most of the advertising around the iPad focuses on how wonderful it is for browsing, watching

videos etc. but you shouldn’t dismiss the iPad just yet. If you happen to be a business person on the move, here a few reasons why you should give the iPad a serious look.

All in one device

Is there any device that will help you avoid carrying around all your reading material while also

doubling up as a whiteboard and a dashboard? Business users will find that the iPad will help them get rid of all those magazines and newspapers they might normally lug around. It’s a fantastic business reading device since you can browse through your favorite newspapers like The New York Times with the right applications.

You can also dispense with carrying around stacks of reports or documents since the iPad is pretty good for reading PDF and DOC files when you use third-party applications. As a business professional you’ll be very comfortable with applications like Ideate which permits you to portray ideas on a virtual whiteboard and store them as images. These can then be quickly and easily emailed to one and all. It’s also extremely convenient to check out business dashboards on its big LCD screen.

Awesome Battery Life

One of the reasons why netbooks are preferred over laptops is the kind of battery life they have.

While some netbook marketers advertise a battery life of 10 hours, even a more modest 7-8 hr

battery life is a pretty compelling reason for people to choose a netbook over a laptop. When you are travelling on an international flight the last thing you want is your battery dying on you right in the middle of your work.

The iPad truly excels in this department. While Apple claims a 10 hr battery life on the technical

specs, many users have actually reported getting up to 11.5 hrs with it - even under heavy use like playing some 3d games, watching HD video, downloading lots of new applications and checking email. We’re blown away by the endurance and is even more remarkable considering it exceeds even Apple’s claims.

Futuristic Technology

Right now, the iPad is an early adopter device but subsequent generations will have some pretty

cool functionality. In a year or two, it will probably blow everyone’s socks off but the promise lies in the fact that it is a revolutionary touch computing device that manages to deliver in spite of several limitations that Apple has put on it. So do keep an eye on the iPad – it represents an evolution in computing and in the business arena it’s always best to stay ahead.