I actually originally pre ordered a 32G iPad, but after realizing I haven't even filled my 8G iPhone and I typically just pick things I want and resync, I figured I'd save the $100 that can go to accessories and apps instead.
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Early iPad User Complaints: Weak Wi-Fi, Charging Issues
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I actually originally pre ordered a 32G iPad, but after realizing I haven't even filled my 8G iPhone and I typically just pick things I want and resync, I figured I'd save the $100 that can go to accessories and apps instead.
I think it just doesn't charge. No frying.
Frying ports? That's a Firewire thing.
Or just emotionally invested in their choices, as we all tend to be. Once you commit to a choice, you look favorably on it and news that favors it, and you look down on the alternatives and praise news that tears it down.
1. I never said that the problem was with the majority of iPad owners.
2. If you all want to buy the 1st generation of a product, more power to you, and thank you for your purchase. I choose not to. There was no subliminal dig - my post was in clear, plain English. I don't buy 1st gen products. What you choose to do is your decision.
Since it's the computer's fault, then I guess I'll wait to buy an iPad until after I get a new MBP.
That is if I can ever get this cheese out of my head...
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I don't think the USB problem is really an issue: if the given computer cannot supply the needed amount of current, it won't work, that makes sense. I would expect it to work with the newest Macs though, otherwise that IS a problem. However, since Apple included a power adapter with the iPad, we could think that they knew about this.
As for the WiFi issue: I find it strange that on the WiFi-only iPad, there is no black plastic on the back for the antenna. On the iPod Touch, you have a small black piece of plastic for WiFi (and Bluetooth as well, I guess), so I'm sure it's necessary to have at least some small area that isn't made of metal for the signal to go through.
Does anyone know whether the iPad's WiFi antenna is behind the Apple logo? And if yes, is the Apple logo made of plastic? I would guess that would be the only way to allow the signal through. This problem probably won't exist on the 3G iPad, with its huge black plastic stripe.
I hope this can be fixed via software updates, and that it isn't some design flaw that will only get fixed in the next revision...
As for the WiFi issue: I find it strange that on the WiFi-only iPad, there is no black plastic on the back for the antenna. On the iPod Touch, you have a small black piece of plastic for WiFi (and Bluetooth as well, I guess), so I'm sure it's necessary to have at least some small area that isn't made of metal for the signal to go through.
Does anyone know whether the iPad's WiFi antenna is behind the Apple logo? And if yes, is the Apple logo made of plastic? I would guess that would be the only way to allow the signal through. This problem probably won't exist on the 3G iPad, with its huge black plastic stripe.
I hope this can be fixed via software updates, and that it isn't some design flaw that will only get fixed in the next revision...
At home, on my WPA2 secured wi-fi network, my iPad is flawless.
At work, on a wi-fi network that uses two factor authentication (including accepting a cert on the client side), it can be flaky. When I move from one area to another, it often needs me to re-authenticate and re-acquire the cert. I think it has to do with moving from one access point to another. Fortunately it's not a big deal. But if I were to make a serious attempt to use my iPad at work as my primary computer, it would be a problem.
At work, on a wi-fi network that uses two factor authentication (including accepting a cert on the client side), it can be flaky. When I move from one area to another, it often needs me to re-authenticate and re-acquire the cert. I think it has to do with moving from one access point to another. Fortunately it's not a big deal. But if I were to make a serious attempt to use my iPad at work as my primary computer, it would be a problem.
I will have to test the WiFi range of my iPad, I haven't expeirenced this issue. Keep in mind that MacBooks are all aluminium and don't have this Wi-Fi interference problem. iMacs also have a similar design with the Wi-Fi transceiver behind the Apple Logo, and Wi-Fi reception is even better than the substantially plastic 24" iMac! Believe me, the engineers have figured this out!
As for charging, my 27" iMac charges my iPad even when the computer is in sleep mode, but only if the iPad is sleeping. I haven't had to use my power adapter yet for my iPad, but it must be slow to charge on low powered USBs. I notice that my iMac charges my iPhones MUCH faster than the PCs I use at work. Until the iPad, I didn't know there were differences in the power output of USBs. Maybe USB 3.0 will make this more universal, and the iPad may very well cause PC manufacturers to include higher powered USBs.
As for charging, my 27" iMac charges my iPad even when the computer is in sleep mode, but only if the iPad is sleeping. I haven't had to use my power adapter yet for my iPad, but it must be slow to charge on low powered USBs. I notice that my iMac charges my iPhones MUCH faster than the PCs I use at work. Until the iPad, I didn't know there were differences in the power output of USBs. Maybe USB 3.0 will make this more universal, and the iPad may very well cause PC manufacturers to include higher powered USBs.
Does your toaster or microwave require a computer to set up and use? IF the iPad was a completely stand alone device I wouldn't have any problem with it only charging off the wall plug. But, since you already have to bring a computer around to manage the iPad the wall plug is now another thing to carry around.
Same here. Works Great with my belkin pre-n. One thing I have noticed is that many posters seem to have the wi-fi connection issues with g routers. Just a thought but not sure why.
As far as the battery goes, I don't think we can have it both ways. If we want long time usage, then we have a much larger battery which is the case here with the iPad. Therefore, it needs a lot more wattage to charge it. Should be no surprise as many of the USB ports in use are only 5 volts. I see it mentioned that the newer macs support 10 volts USB which would explain the difference.
I love this iPad and it's amazing screen and battery life. It's a pleasure to use and addicting too!--)))
For those that are having the above wi-fi issues, I hope there's a resolution from an Apple update for them.
Best to all!
Wait until Thursday. iPad will be standalone then...if you have MobileMe. I know, wrong thread to speculate
When my wife and I upgraded our MacBooks to Snow Leopard, our connectivity to our G router became a neverending nightmare. The connection would drop randomly and we had to jump through all kinds of hoops to get it back. Same with my 3rd gen. iPod Touch. I finally had enough and bought an N-router, and have not had a single problem since. Which is why I think this is software related - Leopard had no problems whatsoever with our G-router (same with Windows XP). A patch, maybe 3.2.1, could clear this up.
Thanks for the lecture.While you are awaiting two more revisions I'll be enjoying my iPad 3G.
Just like I enjoyed the year with my 1st gen iPhone.
And continue to enjoy my 1st gen ATV.
Ditto my Airport Extreme
Airport express,and
G5 Quad Powermac
This sort of "wisdom sharing" is really tiresome.We're pretty much all adults and have a good idea of the small potential problem of adopting early.
My Rev.A 15" Unibody MacBook Pro has never given me a single problem. Neither has my Rev.A iPod Touch.
I've had plenty problems with my last rev (bought 6 months before the Unibody) MacBook Pro though (new battery - covered by Apple + new logic board - covered by Apple + new dvd-drive - covered by me).
Looking forward to my Rev.A iPad.
fluctuation wifi reception is something i had with all of my apple devices (iphones, ipods, powerbook and MBP, emac) but never with any of my many windows machines. i wonder what the reason is but it always struck me as strange that apple doesn't get a handle on that.
Wait until Thursday. iPad will be standalone then...if you have MobileMe. I know, wrong thread to speculate
If the Apple TV can do it (or the Zune for that matter), so can the iPad/iPod/iPhone. Lets hope this finally becomes a reality!
No, I do not wish for more space. I did that with the iPhone and rarely fill it to capacity. My thinking is this is an extension of cloud computing. The old method of keeping everything on the computer, with it's benefits and drawbacks, is slowly dying. This is neither an iPod Touch/iPhone nor a laptop (IMO that is where many people are getting hung up). This is a new format and we'll all be "computing" like this in the near future. I, like many, are just aware of what is needed and when and sync to those needs.
WiFi reception will hopefully be better with the 3G model
Do you think the antenna is located in a different location on the 3G, or that the "black stripe" allows for a better Wifi signal?
iPad wifi & charging
I haven't seen any issues with the Wifi on my iPad. I can take the iPad 30 ft from my Airport base station and it works as well as my iMac that is 30 ft out.
On the charging, it irritates that heck out of me that I can't charge the iPad connected to my computer. I can only charge from the power brick provided by Apple. Mind you I have many things hooked to my computer via USB and they all charge. Any ideas if Apple might fix this with a software update. I don't care if the iPad recharges more slowly when hooked via USB on my computer versus the power brick. I just want to see it take some charge.
I haven't seen any issues with the Wifi on my iPad. I can take the iPad 30 ft from my Airport base station and it works as well as my iMac that is 30 ft out.
On the charging, it irritates that heck out of me that I can't charge the iPad connected to my computer.
I can only charge from the power brick provided by Apple. Mind you I have many things hooked to my computer via USB and they all charge. Any ideas if Apple might fix this with a software update. I don't care if the iPad recharges more slowly when hooked via USB on my computer versus the power brick. I just want to see it take some charge.