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iPad HD FAQS

Q: How big is iPad HD?
A: The iPad HD is 9.5 inches long, 7.3 inches wide, .34 inches thick and weighs 1.35 lbs.

Q: How fast is iPad HD?
A: Powered by a 1 GHz dual-core Apple A5 processor, the iPad HD runs at around twice the speed of the original iPad.

Q: What operating system does the iPad HD use?
A: The iPad HD will ship with iOS 5.

Q: What're differences between iPad 2 and iPad HD.
A: See the answer here: iPad 2 vs iPad HD.

Q: Am I really supposed to buy this thing when I already have a laptop and an iPhone?
A: It always surprises me how many people are made indignant by the very thought of the iPad, as though Congress passed a law that requires you to buy one! You're not, as it turns out. Buying one is totally optional.

Q: Is it viable to 3G connectivity?
A: Yes. It has the 3G connectivity.

Q: Is the iPad HD 3G limited to AT&T?
A: No. The good news is iPad HD 3G model will be available on both AT&T and Verizon.

Q: What’s the life of battery?
A: Apple claims to sustain 10 hour battery charge.

Q: Can it multitask?
A: The iPad 2 supports a limited form of multitasking through iOS. Apps will be suspended, but some processes like music will continue running. This allows you to listen to Pandora while you browse the web.

Q: Does iPad HD support Flash?
A: No. Some websites with Flash can be viewed using an alternative web browser like iSwifter, but the iPad HD has no true Flash support.

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