As the iPad marches on into the markets at blitzkrieg speeds, Apple assures that it is going to bring about a revolution in the way people perceive a Tablet PC, thus posing stiff competition for all the other players in the game.

With sleek looks, an off-the-page touch-screen display, fly-weight make, swift softwares and advanced connectivity luxuries, the iPad is designed to ooze sure-shot appeal at first glance. Enthusiasts and fans alike are frantic for honest reviews.

But put the technological dexterity aside and you will find yourself in a real state of doubt, even if you are truly tempted to grab an iPad, owing much to the mixed and somewhat sceptical response that it has been receiving.

Now like every gadget geek would admit, each time a new advancement is made on the scientific road to success, there are a few cons hidden beneath the countless pros that might exist. Likewise the iPad too has its own set of disadvantages.

Here are 10 reasons why not to buy an iPad: –

• The iPad provides no USB compatibility, thus making it virtually impossible to connect any USB device – from a simple Flash Drive to a Wireless Modem – without having to use a cumbersome USB adapter.

• Lack of a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray drive reduces the scope of enjoying your favourite movies or music if they are not stored on the Tablet’s in-built memory.

• Without Flash support, an iPad user has no means to enjoy the usual online streamed videos or even play online interactive games.

• There are no provisions for a camera, ruling out options of online webcam chats via Instant Messengers and even clicking of pictures for direct storage.

• Since there is no remote controllability availed, it might become a bit frustrating to manually fast forward video clips or toggle through pictures.

• There is no option of a card reader, leaving no way to connect to mass storage cards unless an external adapter is attached.

• No HDMI port in the iPad indicates zero connectivity to your Plasma or LCD Home Theatre Screen without buying an additional Dock Connecter, restricting your movie experience to mere 25 centimetres.

• Since the iPad is essentially built on the iPhone OS 3.2 format, there is futile hope for multi-tasking, much like in case of an iPhone.

• The iPhone OS also indicates that most regular programs compatible with Windows, Mac or Linux cannot be accessed on the iPad.

• The iPad’s 3G capabilities are restricted barely to Northern American users for now, since Apple has an exclusive tie-up with AT&T for 3G support.

Hence, there may be current craze for this storming new Apple gadget across the globe, but the lack-lustred attributes mentioned above may cause it to fizz out soon.