ENSA Apple iPad Availability
The iPad was marketed originally as a consumer product, but its viability in the business environment has increased with the release of new apps to address that need. Much of the iPad’ s success lies, not just in its tablet format and multitouch interface, but in the sheer wealth and breadth of apps written for this device. Since many of these apps are now content producing, this provides a good opportunity to explore the potential of the iPad as a business tool. Please Note: The iPad should not be considered as a replacement for your desktop computer.
iPad 2 Features
- Video mirroring to share exactly what’s displayed on the screen
- Cameras located in the front and back for taking pictures, recording videos, and FaceTime video chat
- Faster processor for enhanced overall performance
- 33% thinner and 15% lighter
- Improved video output resolution up to 1080p (High Definition) using Apple’s AV adapter
Current Supported Uses
- Business Travel – Access e-mail, browse websites, display videos, create/edit files
- Presentations – Display any content on the screen to a projector or monitor
- Website Access (No integrated support for Flash or Java sites)
- Editor (Keynote, Numbers, Pages)
- Reader (iBook or PDF)
- Notes
Functions Not Currently Supported
- Printing, Remote Desktop
Models that ESO has purchased have the following hardware and software configuration:
Supported Hardware
- Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi, 16 GB
- iPad Smart Cover – Polyurethane – Gray
- Apple VGA & Digital AV Adapter
Supported Software
- Apple iWork Keynote (Presentation)
- Apple iWork Numbers (Spreadsheet)
- Apple iWork Pages (Word Processor)
- GoodReader for iPad (PDF Reader/Annotations)
- iBooks (Reader)
- Notes Plus/Penultimate (Notes, sketches
Security
All iPads will be registered and tagged with an aluminum plate by the 波士顿大学 Police Department. This security measure will deter theft while enabling the iPad’s safe return if lost, stolen, or misplaced.
Reservations
ESO currently has several iPad 2 devices available for reservation by ENSA staff. To reserve an iPad, please send your request to ESO-NetHelp@bu.edu.
Support
If you need assistance with the iPad, please contact our help desk via e-mail at ESO-NetHelp@bu.edu or call the NetHelp line at x3-7328. The iPad has no serviceable parts. As a result, if there is a system failure, ESO support staff will attempt a hard reboot or a complete restore of the Operating System (OS). If either of these attempts does not work, the iPad will have to be serviced directly by Apple. Personal iPads are not supported by ESO.
Thanks,
-Tony-