Survey Shows: People Think that the iPad is a Phone
It is way past beyond April fools, but there is no end to the various news clips that will bring a smile to our faces. On what appears to both amusing and saddening, a research conducted on 1,300 Brits has shown that most people are unaware about what the iPad is.
According to a research study done by a UK based website, about 49% of the people think that the iPad is actually a phone. Less than half were able to identify the device properly and the rest thought it was some other gadget of sorts. The local launch of the iPad is not due until the 24th, which means that Apple has to invest a little more time getting people oriented about the new touch screen tablet.
On a side note, the term tablet computer has once again been used to identify the device, which means that even people in the know are mistaking the iPad for a computer. It’s a tablet device, but hardly a computer. Despite the technical fact that it does have a processor, RAM and internal memory, by virtue of purpose, it is more of a media access device than a computer which handles more than just playback but editing and creation as well.
Anyway, the Apple iPad had a very successful launch in the US over the weekend where it was sold 450,000 units. Many believe that Apple will be able to reach a full million by the end of this quarter.
The iPad is a touch screen tablet that is able to browse web sites, read eBooks, play apps and run media content such as movies, music, photos and even maps. The iWork app allows users to type out small documents on the device.
Get to know more about the study on the iPad at Expert Reviews UK.
