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Early iPad User Complaints: Weak Wi-Fi, Charging Issues
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I haven't had any wifi issues, and notice a number other posters haven't had them either.
That makes me think its not a hardware issue related to the metal backing or low power going to the wifi antenna. I think its probably some sort of software glitch that is affecting how the ipad connects to the wifi network. I'd expect Apple to address this soon, they usually are fairly good at providing updates to address software issues like this.
That makes me think its not a hardware issue related to the metal backing or low power going to the wifi antenna. I think its probably some sort of software glitch that is affecting how the ipad connects to the wifi network. I'd expect Apple to address this soon, they usually are fairly good at providing updates to address software issues like this.
I too have to recconnect through the settings. Signal strength drops even when 5 feet away from router.
Better be a software/firmware issue.
I'd love to see a survey of iPad owners to see who:
A) Can charge by USB while using the iPad.
B) Can charge by USB but only while the iPad is asleep.
C) Can't charge by USB at all.
Your idea would really only sell to group 'C.' Yeah, group 'B' could use it, but many wouldn't think it's worth the money.
So it'd be interesting to know how large group 'C' really is. Is it 50% of iPad owners? 2%? Dunno!
Definitely have Wifi issues. Wifi shows much lower signal strength than laptop and iPhone, and in some cases cannot access internet even though it is showing one bar. Both laptop and iPhone work fine in same locations.
I've got a question to the new iPad owners out there... Maybe it's a complaint, maybe not...
64 GB is the highest storage amount you could have purchased. For those that purchased the lower storage of either 16 or 32 GB, (my question) are you wishing you had upgraded and purchased more storage? Especially after you synced with your computer and now have your photos (if any), tv shows (if any), movies (if any), music (if any) now stored on your iPad... or are you happy with the storage choice you made and have plenty of room left to spare?
And for those that bought a lower storage capable iPad and synced with their computer to have all their stuff carried over, what size iPad did you get and what kinds of stuff did you carry over and is now on your iPad and how much storage do you have left over?
Just curious... Thanks
64 GB is the highest storage amount you could have purchased. For those that purchased the lower storage of either 16 or 32 GB, (my question) are you wishing you had upgraded and purchased more storage? Especially after you synced with your computer and now have your photos (if any), tv shows (if any), movies (if any), music (if any) now stored on your iPad... or are you happy with the storage choice you made and have plenty of room left to spare?
And for those that bought a lower storage capable iPad and synced with their computer to have all their stuff carried over, what size iPad did you get and what kinds of stuff did you carry over and is now on your iPad and how much storage do you have left over?
Just curious... Thanks
how about crashing apps
abc app was horrible (they issued an update which hopefully fixes it) and the espn app is equally horrible (very slow). wifi definitely seems to be an issue (both iphone and imac have full strength where ipad has one bar). otherwise, ipad is awesome!
abc app was horrible (they issued an update which hopefully fixes it) and the espn app is equally horrible (very slow). wifi definitely seems to be an issue (both iphone and imac have full strength where ipad has one bar). otherwise, ipad is awesome!
WiFi - no problems here. I think a lot of dual to weird dual-band setups with different security settings.
USB power - again..no issue here IF....IF....the screen is off. Sure it charges slower...but just turn the darn screen off and it'll be fine. Heck my crappy home built Windows XP computer from 2005 even charged it with the screen off via a front USB!!
-Kevin
USB power - again..no issue here IF....IF....the screen is off. Sure it charges slower...but just turn the darn screen off and it'll be fine. Heck my crappy home built Windows XP computer from 2005 even charged it with the screen off via a front USB!!
-Kevin
I love the Haters, we have a few at work, that think just because they don't have a use for one then no one else does. Hey no one's forcing you to buy it, but If I have to hear you run me down one more time for buying an Ipad....
I haven't seen many people complaining about wifi, so I don't see that being a legitimately widespread problem.
As for the charging, it obviously is not a big iPoud Touch. This is not some kind of flaw in the device it is a reality. Perhaps it is a flaw in older computers or devices... but I have experienced all kinds of weird charging problems with various devices and USB over the years. It is not like this is the first time anyone ever had this kind of problem.
Since they give you a proper tool to properly charge the device that has a significantly long battery life, the charging thing is a non-issue.
So one non-issue and issue that it is not clear that it is an actual problem on any significant level.
Seems like a pretty solid first few days if that is whats going on.
As for the charging, it obviously is not a big iPoud Touch. This is not some kind of flaw in the device it is a reality. Perhaps it is a flaw in older computers or devices... but I have experienced all kinds of weird charging problems with various devices and USB over the years. It is not like this is the first time anyone ever had this kind of problem.
Since they give you a proper tool to properly charge the device that has a significantly long battery life, the charging thing is a non-issue.
So one non-issue and issue that it is not clear that it is an actual problem on any significant level.
Seems like a pretty solid first few days if that is whats going on.
non-standard USB ports?
And, is Apple talking about a USB-compliant high power port which supplies 500mA (and should have current-limiting to avoid exceeding 500mA per port) - or do these Apples have non-standard USB ports that are not compliant with the USB standard for current limiting?
The USB 2.0 spec defines a "high power USB" as a 500 mA device or port (2.5 watts). The USB 3.0 spec defines "high power" to be 900 mA (4.5 watts).
The USB specs are pretty clear on power - the question is whether it standard "high power" as defined in the specs, or more than that. Normal "high power" is what you get from a powered hub (or mobo USB ports). "Low power" is what you get from a bus-powered hub (like the one in a keyboard). You'd never expect to charge it from a keyboard port, but any powered hub should work if both Apple and the hub suppoort "high power" as defined by the standard.
And, is Apple talking about a USB-compliant high power port which supplies 500mA (and should have current-limiting to avoid exceeding 500mA per port) - or do these Apples have non-standard USB ports that are not compliant with the USB standard for current limiting?
The USB 2.0 spec defines a "high power USB" as a 500 mA device or port (2.5 watts). The USB 3.0 spec defines "high power" to be 900 mA (4.5 watts).
The USB specs are pretty clear on power - the question is whether it standard "high power" as defined in the specs, or more than that. Normal "high power" is what you get from a powered hub (or mobo USB ports). "Low power" is what you get from a bus-powered hub (like the one in a keyboard). You'd never expect to charge it from a keyboard port, but any powered hub should work if both Apple and the hub suppoort "high power" as defined by the standard.
Most of the Apple products at my home are Revision A, and work well in daily heavy usage. A-TV, i7, MB-Air, the 2G iPhone (this one works even after my youngest bathed it in hot water).
My bleeding edge i7 had a noise problem which is now fixed; and I had to return my Rev-A black MacBook which got full refund 2 months after purchase.
So, I wouldn't conclude "Revision A, no way".
I noticed the charging thing, but don't think it's a big deal because the battery life is so long. 99% I would charge it when it's asleep anyway.
It seems to have about the same wifi reception as my MBP (1st gen) using an "N" network and iPhone using a "G" network.
It seems to have about the same wifi reception as my MBP (1st gen) using an "N" network and iPhone using a "G" network.
It's envy. Pure, green envy.
And here's the kicker: before you know it, the haters will have one too.
Yes cause we know that you haters just wait at home with your pathetic lives waiting to take joy off the misery of others...Sad.
Zero problems with any of the iPads in my household.
So, essentially, the problems that are being experienced are no different than the problems that any other product has, be it a Rev A, Rev B, or anywhere else along the timeline.
no issues charging via USB on my Late 08 MBP or my Late 07 iMac 24". I can charge whilst sync and when the iPad is not in sleep mode. It charges much slower when connected to the computers vs the supplied power adapter, but you get a larger power draw from the AC converter.
I also have not noticed any WIFI signal weakness yet. I have signal in places where I should. It hasn't dropped connection yet, it hasn't re-authenticated yet, so no issues.
The aluminum body probably weakens the signal a bit. Not a big problem for people with fast routers.
Yeah; unless you're connecting from hotels (where I'll do a lot of connecting).