For gadget lovers, the Apple iPad is an eye-catching, little piece of equipment but it does have some cons, as well as pros. Advantages of the iPad include a 10 hour battery life, built in microphone and speaker, extensive app store, user-friendly atmosphere, and WI-FI use. Cons of the iPad include an unsupported camera, flash, and GPS, inability to load flash-enabled videos, no USB support or multi-tasking, no HDMI output, and no built-in SD card-reader.