Did you know you could run Windows 7 on iPad? Let’s see how. Apple iPad left many users disappointed by launching the iPad with iPhone OS that limited the functionality of what could be a potential threat to notebooks. However solutions are always there, and even before the launch of the iPad, we could see an app that enables you to run Windows 7 on iPad. Citrix Systems have promised to enable running Windows 7 on iPad using Citrix XenApp (application virtualization solution) or XenDesktop (desktop virtualization solution). Citrix has already such an app for iPhone but with iPad just around the corner, there are new opportunities with larger display and full keyboard that iPhone didn’t have.

Even after being able to run Windows 7 on iPad, you could still find some missing links. Obviously absence of mouse will be felt by many but what you need to be clear about is that you will NOT be running Windows 7 on iPad, you’ll actually be using your iPad as a client to run Windows at a remote Server. So, it’s not as exciting as it sounds and still many of users will be having plenty of reasons for not buying iPad. Nonetheless, Citrix receiver will enable you to put some functionality to the iPad to make it a useful tool. However the promise of being a perfect replacement to Notebook is still way too far.

According to Strategy Analytics report Apple has overtaken Nokia in smartphone profit margin in the third financial quarter of the year. Apple earned $1.6 billion through the launch of its recent iPhone model whereas Nokia’s operating profit is $1.1 billion.

Although Nokia is still the largest mobile phone company with the highest global mobile phone market share but Apple is now a step further in its profit earning by iPhone which is just launched 2 years before.

So the Apple tablet is here and its called the Apple iPad. Here are some most common questions and FAQ about the Apple iPad which would update readers about the common specs and features of the Apple iPad.

Apple iPad FAQ

1. What are the common uses of the Apple iPad?
Web browsing, reading and sending email, view photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, read e-books.

2. What is the maximum resolution fo the iPad Screen?
The 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen has a 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi).

3. What is the Apple iPad battery life?
Apple iPad battery will last upto 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music.

4. How do sync my computer with Apple iPad?
iPad syncs with iTunes just like the iPhone and iPod touch, and you can sync all of your contacts, photos, music, movies, TV shows, applications easily from your Mac or PC. You can download itunes for free.

5. What is the processor inside the Apple iPad?
The Apple iPad is powered by A4, Apple’s next-generation system-on-a-chip. Its is custom made for exceptional processor speed and graphics performance, while sustainig a longer battery life.

6. Can I snap photos with the Apple iPad camera?
The Apple iPad has no camera (although it has a Take Photo option!). But you cannot take photos using iPad as of now. Here are 8 features iPad lacks and more missing features of Apple iPad.

7. What is the Apple iPad Price?
The Apple iPad is available in 2 variants, a Wi-Fi model and a Wi-Fi + 3G model, and here is the US pricing information. International pricing not yet announced.

Wi-Fi iPad price
16GB $499
32GB $599
64GB $699

Wi-Fi + 3G iPad price
16GB $629
32GB $729
64GB $829

8. Can I connect iPad to a keyboard?
They have a nifty ipad accessory called the iPad keyboard dock which combines a dock for charging your iPad with a full-size keyboard.

9. Can I read Kindle books on Apple iPad?
Amazon already has an Kindle for iPhone App at the Apple App store and it will soon be supporting iPad too. So you will be able to read Kindle books on iPad. Here are 10 reasons why Apple iPad is better than Amazon Kindle.

10. How can I develop iPad Apps?
You can join the iPhone Developer Program and download iPhone SDK 3.2 beta that contains all the tools you need to start developing and optimizing iPhone OS applications for iPad.

11. When can I buy Apple iPad?
The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be available in April in the US and selected countries through the online Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. You can sign up on iPad notify list and get notified by email when the Apple iPad starts selling.

Apple has announced that the download of iPhone and iPod apps is arrived to 3 billion until now which is a huge success. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said “Three billion applications downloaded in less than 18 months – this is like nothing we’ve ever seen before.”
Apple just launched App Store in July 2008 with 500 apps which is now full with 100,000 different free and paid apps of 20 categories which includes news, business, weather, health, games, travel etc.

In November 2009 Apple achieved target of 2 billion apps download whereas the first milestone of 1 billion apps download was achieved in April 2009.

No, doubt App Store has a huge variety of apps and it seems that in near future no other company could became capable to be a rival with that big amount of apps as Apple has.

This is the cool collection of Apple iPhone and iPod smart devices wallpapers for you computer’s desktop screens. All of these wallpapers are free for download.