iPad Hardware FAQ: Does the iPad do multitasking, support multiple users, and keyboard lock?

Does the iPad do multitasking?

The multitasking story is identical to the iPhone and iPod touch: Some built-in applications, most notably iPod, will run in the background. No third-party apps can do so.

Does the iPad support multiple users? In other words, is there a log-in system or does each person have to have their own iPad?

Like the iPhone, the iPad has no conception of different users being logged in. This means that the calendars, contacts, and e-mail accounts you link with the iPad are available for everyone who uses the iPad. You can add multiple accounts, but there’s no way to segregate them so you can see your accounts and your spouse can see his or hers.

Can you set a keycode lock? I was thinking of using this at the office and even at home I’d like to lock it.

Yes, as with the iPhone and iPod touch, you can set the iPad to lock with a four-digit code required to unlock it.