No alarm?

[RustProofCorn]

Does anyone know why apple left this out of the iPad? I'm sure there's apps just seems strange.

 

[Buzzard2010]

It is a bit strange not to have a clock app on it. And you're right, a quick google search lists a fair few. No idea why they did not include one, maybe in the next update they will have it sorted, after all there is a lot about this issue around the internet.

- Simon

 

[MYmacROX]

Probably the assumption was most people use an alarm clock or their phones for alarms. Especially since the iPad is large enough that it could be difficult to find a place for it on the average person's nightstand. At least there are plenty of alarm clock apps. I think it's better to leave something off and have an app for it if you want it. The less excess the better in my opinion.

 

[IvanLasston]

I picked up world clock $1.99
The World Clock for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store
I like it because it has NTP synchronization along with a slick interface and alarms.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

Does anyone know why apple left this out of the iPad? I'm sure there's apps just seems strange.

Apple calls it a "third party opportunity." Maybe they just wanted to have others do it better than they could?

Check out:

Big Pocket Clock ($1)
App Shopper: Big Pocket Clock for iPad (Utilities)

Alarm Clock (free)
Alarm Clock Free for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Night Stand HD ($3)
Night Stand HD | The Indispensable Clock for your iPhone and iPad

Get yourself a nice case for your iPad that will allow it to stand up at the angle that you like, and any of the above will make a stunningly beautiful alarm clock!

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Randy B. Singer
Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)

Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
OS X Maintenance And Troubleshooting
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