Some Universities Block the iPad After it Causes Network Disruptions
Apple's new iPad is failing some important college tests. The Wall Street Journalreports that some schools are blocking the iPad from connecting to school networks. The WSJ says George Washington University starting blocking the iPad because it was causing malfunctions that could have impacted the school's entire computer system.
Such issues could be a blow to Apple, which has gone after the higher education market by highlighting the iPad's portability and availability of e-books. But students may not be willing to pay $499 - or more, depending on the type of iPad - if they still need a desktop or laptop computer to check course assignments or e-mail. Some higher education insiders also worry there isn't enough educational content available via the iBookstore application to eliminate expensive physical textbooks.
George Washington said last week its wireless network's security features don't allow the iPad - or iPhone and iPod Touch, for that matter - to connect. Princeton on Wednesday said it has proactively blocked about 20% of the devices from its network after noticing malfunctions that can affect the entire school's computer system.
Cornell's information technology director also told the Wall Street Journal that the iPad is causing networking and connectivity issues on its system. Princeton is also reporting problems caused by the Apple iPad.
Apple's new iPad is failing some important college tests. The Wall Street Journal 
