Personally, my experience with technology
only goes as far as DVD players and Tracfones.
Up until recently, the only iPad I ever held in my hands was the one
they had on display at the store. But
don’t take that as a reason to stop reading this article. Having recently borrowed an iPad from a
friend, I feel I can now describe it to those of you who may also be new to the
product.
Apple released the iPad Air November 1. It is the successor of the iPad 4 and has
fairly similar features. The iPad Air
was named as such because it is thinner and weighs less than previous iPads –
only one pound, making it less awkward and easier to hold. It holds approximately 10 hours of charge,
the same as the iPad 4 was supposed to hold, though I have heard that the Air
tends to hold more charge than the iPad 4.
I found this product to be enjoyable and
easy to use, even for me. The screen was
bright and clear, though not so bright that it gives you a headache. Images were sharp. It was equipped with dual speakers for
excellent sound. It performed tasks
quickly, and true to its name, it was light enough to hold in one hand. Using it is fairly straightforward, as long
as you don’t allow yourself to be intimidated by it. Don’t panic at the sight of a dozen
buttons. It’s an iPad, not a bomb.
There
is an app for most everything in the world (or about 900,000 things), and the
iPad Air is a great device to take advantage of them. Games, taking pictures, and browsing the web
are easy, and everything works nearly instantly. Of course, many thousands of apps are
considered pointless, but the ones that come with the iPad Air are basic and
useful.
If you still aren’t running to the nearest
store to get an iPad Air, at least consider becoming familiar with them. Borrow a friend’s and figure out how it
works. You will need that knowledge in
our technology-reliant world. Soon, the
iPad Air will probably be used in schools, and would be very useful in college. Entire projects can be completed on it, from
essays to slideshows to videos, and it is a great way to access information. Soon backpacks full of twenty-pound textbooks
will be replaced by this one-pound device, sparing future generations from many
backaches.
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