| With the release of Version 1.1.1004 of the ABC player | | | | for both streams in WIFI and 3G. Of course, WIFI, with |
| iPad App, ABC has removed the 3G restrictions. | | | | its greater bandwidth allows for better video quality |
| Previously you could only watch ABC shows on the | | | | than streaming over any current 3G network. 3G |
| iPad in WiFi. In addition, the new update fixed a lot of | | | | video play back was tested on AT&T 3G network |
| bugs in the previous player and more importantly, now | | | | and we haven't tested on other networks such as |
| allows users to watch shows in landscape orientation. | | | | Sprint, Verizon, or T-Mobile. Video quality was good |
| The ABC player is free and there are no plans in the | | | | and audio was excellent with both video and audio |
| future to charge for service. Consequently the player | | | | syncing perfectly. |
| is "paid" for by advertisements. There is simply no way | | | | The ABC Player has some other useful features |
| around this. Like network and cable television ads do | | | | users should be aware. First, the player remembers |
| appear on this free app, but the frequency is the same | | | | the last 12 videos you watch and allows you to pause |
| as other online videos. | | | | and resume at your discretion. Secondly, there is a |
| The ABC player was one of the first apps released | | | | zoom in option for portrait viewing. We suggest going |
| for the iPad and many of us wondered what's taking | | | | to landscape mode for full screen viewing. Lastly, you |
| all the other networks so long release their versions. | | | | can skip around the episode, fast forwarding and |
| Video's load very quickly and video quality is excellent | | | | rewinding as you like, but you cannot skip the ads. |