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Software update due whenever

Apple has promised an iPad software fix for fanbois complaining of WiFi problems on the Jobsian handheld.

That also means the company has actually acknowledged the problems exist, but it says that only a few fanbois are affected.

Apple is already providing workarounds for certain WiFi ills, but these don't solve larger complaints that first popped up in the days following the launch of the iPad in early April. In a support article detailing some of these basic workarounds, Apple says it will address "remaining WiFi connectivity issues" with a "future" update.

The company does not say when this fix will arrive.

According to Apple,"a very small number of iPad users" are experiencing problems with connectivity. Fanbois have complained of an inability to establish WiFi connections, dropped connections, weak signals, and slow download speeds.

"I have five devices on my wireless and ONLY the iPad causes frequent problems," says one poster to Apple's support forums. "It's a complete joke that all other devices can handle this (windows 7 laptop, MacBook air, iPhone, Internet radio, etc.), but the stupid ipad cannot."

Currently, if you're having issues, Apple suggests updating your WiFi router firmware (not much help if you're at Starbucks), using WPA or WPA2 wireless security, adjusting screen brightness, and renewing your IP address. ®

absolutely.

It seems, however, that only one or two sections are uptight enough to be offended by it on a constant basis.

But, if I was dumb enough to shell out a small a small fortune for a semi functional toy because it was all shiny I'd probably have a colossal stick up my arse as well...

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The Reg mocks pretty much everyone...

Fanboi, Luser, Freetard.. no one misses out. :)

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Yes, really.

If you turn the brightness all the way down, you can't see the error message saying that it's dropped the WiFi connection.

S'obvious.

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Anonymous Coward

Wake up...

Pay attention at the back of the class, El Reg has been pretty fair, it slags off most of its readership if they develop accolyte traits. Ohhhh, what's that? You're a blinkered Mactard with a persecution complex?

Now off you trot, apparently Steve is about to move his bowels and he's short a fanboi to applaud and celebrate the release of a new Jobsian wonder...

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You tit

"Wonder what would happen if the 'journalists'/bloggers on El Reg stated calling Windows users 'Sheep' or Linux users 'LinTards'."

You mean like the way they call them "Wintards" and "Freetards," you moron?

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