What to consider before buying an Apple IPad?

24 August 2010 402 views No Comment

Apple iPad

The Apple iPad is a impressive product and it came in different prices due to Wifi 3G features and amount of memory onboard.

1. Determine why you need an iPad?

What is the primary reason of usage? Is it for reading ebooks? Is it for games? Is it for internet? Is it for photos?

2. Determine how long you intend to use it?

We call this “rate of deppreciation” in accounting. It also start you thinking how much data storage you need. What you are putting in could double or triple in the 2nd or 3rd year. In addition, if you need to use it for more than a year, you may want to consider to extend the warranty if possible to safe guard your purchase. I almost want to use the word “investment” but iPad is NOT an investment. All digital products have no investment value.

3. If you need it for photo sharing

Check to see whether it can support your camera’s format. Most cameras support JPEG format, no issue for that. But I like to shoot Canon RAW format, so some homework to do. Also you need to check out the accessories to allow you to transfer the photos into the iPad.

4. If you need it for reading ebook

Check whether your ebook format is supported. If not, how to get it to support? The current most popular format is PDF.

Ask around, ask the Apple staffs, as the Apple representatives before you make your purchase.