Observations on the iPad’s ability to work as a general entertainment device for the duration of a 9.5 hour flight:
– battery charge (an impressive 35% charge remaining): 10/10
– screen (looked like someone had cooked breakfast on it): 2/10
Oh well…
– Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Location:Beachy Head Dr,Bel Air,Barbados
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