Should the iPad Have Had a Different Operating System?
The Apple iPad has caused quite a bit of controversy over the last few weeks since the announcement. There is no doubt that the iPad for many people has caused quite a bit of disappointment compared to the dream of an OSX tablet computer. Should have Apple used a different operating system? The choice of operating system for the iPad is basically the same that the iPhone uses. In terms of hardware the iPad can do more because it is a more powerful machine, but in terms of usability and functionality, it’s essentially the iPhone. While there is nothing wrong with the iPhone operating system in a phone, it’s far lacking on the iPad when being compared as a netbook replacement device. The biggest issue that the iPad faces is the lack of multitasking. It’s hard to justify this device as a replacement of a netbook when it can’t run multiple applications at once. Even the most basic netbooks from years past could have at least a word processor and a browser open at the same time which is use
