Virtual iPad1.0 Alpha

In order for an application developed for other devices to be properly delivered, specialized tools allow them to be tested out in virtual environments before being deployed to the end user. Nearly all available platforms have simulators, built to accurately mimic the specific device. Virtual iPad on the other hand, is far from being used in this regard, being more of an entertainment gadget.

Be cautious from the setup process

If you're a programming enthusiasts and are looking for a means to test out applications designed for the iPad, don't get your hopes up. Take caution, because right from the setup process, you are prompted with various third-party offers that might also deploy potentially unwanted utilities.

A few interactive apps

However, that's not all there is to it, the application itself being clogged with ads. Once you launch the application, a poor representation of an iPod is displayed, with several interactive icons and the possibility to place the main window anywhere you see fit.You might want to to reconsider before pressing on any utility, both because you might trigger an ad that brings up a web page, as well as that no practical use can be gained from using any function. The main windows is populated with several app icons, amongst which you can find a calendar, calculator, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter links, and a few more.

Only for entertainment purposes

There is no other place you can navigate to, with the application having apparently no practical purpose. None of the mini apps manage to keep you busy more than a few seconds, even if you can use a basic text editor, calendar or calculator.

A few last words

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Virtual iPad completely disappoints, because it lacks purpose and quality. Even if you manage to be attracted by the few apps you can play with, it gets incredibly difficult not to look away when you are constantly bombarded with offers and there's nothing you can do about it.