If you don’t own an iPad, you’re still probably curious about it and maybe a little tempted by it. There is absolutely something alluring about Apple’s latest gadget, it does not matter if you have use for it. This article will explain the positive features of the iPad and also some of the downsides of it. There is a difference in people views on this gadget.

If you like to read e-books, this alone may be a good reason to get an iPad. Compared to other electronic book readers, such as the Nook and Kindle, the iPad gives you a bright, color LCD screen that’s very easy on the eyes. Apple provides the user with a unique bookstore called iBooks, and free app for Kindle is available. Of course, if reading e-books is all you want the iPad for, you have to factor in that it’s more expensive than other book readers. These devices don’t offer you the same features as iPad — internet access and being able to play games and watch videos. Something that comic fans are happy about is the Marvel Comic app which lets you read Marvel comic books and view the illustrations in high definition.

You may enjoy the iPad’s ability to play videos and movies. The iPad screen gives you crisp clear HD images which you can download from the iTunes store. There also a free app you can get so that you can stream Netflix movies and TV shows on your iPad, though you have to be a member of Netflix for this.

View free content from the internet on you iPad. Unlike other streamed devices the iPad’s high quality images are top notch.

The biggest complaint to date about the iPad is that there is no camera on this iPad. With so many complaints about this missing piece, it’s quite possible that future generations of the iPad will. If you’re serious about photos on your iPad there is a cable you can purchase that will connect your digital camera to your iPad. So even though you can’t take pictures with your iPad, it’s not very hard to download them from your camera.

It’s something that can be considered a hybrid between a phone and a laptop, with features all its own. Some people don’t like what the iPad can’t do, an example is take pictures, but many people love the simplicity of its interface and hi-def screen. After weighing the pros and cons of the iPad, you can now decide if you want one.