Problems I have with the iPad - are there solutions or should I return it?

What happened with AVPlayerHD? They must have been having some problems?

OP: You may be happier with an Android tab. Life is what it is and you don't need to live with limitations of the iPad if they dont' work for you. I love mine, but I recognize that it may not be right for everyone. Uploading files from a device that is not file-centric is going to be a constant frustration for you. Its a basic task but design constraints put in place in the development of iPad prevent that, for all expect photos or videos, or camera related things, in iOS6.

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Originally Posted by IPadNewbie12

I just got an iPad 3 and I still have a week to decide if I want to keep it or not. This is my first Apple product, so I understand that there is a bit of getting used to, but overall I have been a bit disappointed with the iPad. It can't seem to do the most basic tasks, that even my Android phone has no problems with. I want to love it, but I just don't...

I have the iPad 3 64GB with W-Fi and 4G LTE. These are the major dealbreakers for me sofar:

- For my work I sometimes have to be able to download and upload files (Word or Excel) to and from a website. I cannot just send them in an e-mail or a link to DropBox. I HAVE to be able to use the website interface. This is impossible in Safari (wow! really??) After much research, I finally found the app iCab. Things were looking good; I was able to download the file, and when I press the upload button I am now able to see the file I need to upload, but alas, it still will not actually upload the file. This is a major deal breaker for me. I don't intend to use the iPad for work that much, but I would like for my 1000 dollar gadget to be able to do this, when on occasion I am somewhere away from a computer. Seems to me like a reasonable request, but it just seems to be impossible on the iPad. Very sad about this. I can even do this on my Android phone... <snip>

Safari isn't the only web browser available to you. There are other web browsers (free) in the app store, like Opera Min Web Browser, Google Chrome, etc... I don't know if any of these will have the functionality you need but you could give them a try.

Also, I use an app called FileApp Pro (on sale right now @ $0.99) which gives you a kind of "Windows Explorer" functionality on your iPad. It allows you to transfer files from your computer to FileApp Pro and transfer and save files from other apps (including safari/web browsers) on your device. So maybe if you combine FileApp Pro with a different web browser you might be headed in the right direction.

As for movies, the suggested AVPlayerHD is currently not available. However, you could try a multitude of other Video apps like Buzz Player for example, to play those videos that are not compatible with the native video player on your iPad.

I understand your frustration. However, there are so many apps out there that I'm sure you are bound to find something that will help you out.

I run my own business, but I don't use my iPad for anything business related (except the calendar). I have desktop computers, a laptop and a netbook (with a 10" screen) for running my business. I'm sure there are many people using their iPad's for business, but they probably have specific apps, designed by their company for specific business purposes.

I had an android tablet (Asus Transformer Prime) and was really frustrated with some of the problems that I was experiencing with it (horrible wifi reception for one thing). I got rid of it and picked up the iPad 3. I've been extrememly happy with that decision but my primary use is for entertainment purposes. If you can't do what you need to do with the iPad, then maybe you should consider something else.

I hope you find a combination of apps that's useful to you! :)

I would not have purchased any of my other Apple products and I wish that I could take them back with that being said I would not give up my iPad for anything. I have an iMac 27 inch and I hate it and I have an iPhone 4S and I hate it I have the new iPad and absolutely love it,,, do not do the iOS six update though it sucked,,,